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Neighborhood Spotlights

Exploring New York City Neighborhoods Through Real Estate. Let’s start the conversation.

Explore Brooklyn and Manhattan neighborhoods through the lens of real estate and lifestyle. This Neighborhood Spotlight series highlights the communities where I work with buyers, sellers, homeowners, and landlords — spanning North and Northwest Brooklyn (from Greenpoint to Carroll Gardens) and across Manhattan. Each spotlight blends history, culture, and market insights with practical details on housing, schools, transit, and daily life. New neighborhoods, fall 2025 and into 2026, as the series grows. Thinking about buying, selling, or renting your home? Reach out. Let’s start the conversation.

Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
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Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

Prospect Heights blends historic brownstones, cultural landmarks, and a lively local scene at the heart of Brooklyn. Bordering Prospect Park and Grand Army Plaza, the neighborhood offers tree-lined streets, renowned institutions like the Brooklyn Museum, and a growing dining and retail mix. With elegant architecture, abundant green space, and strong transit connections, Prospect Heights is a community that balances charm and modern convenience.

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Fort Greene, Brooklyn
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Fort Greene, Brooklyn

Fort Greene is one of Brooklyn’s most celebrated neighborhoods, known for its historic brownstones, cultural landmarks, and vibrant community life. Anchored by its namesake park and the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the area blends 19th-century architecture with modern energy. With tree-lined streets, acclaimed dining, and excellent transit access, Fort Greene offers both charm and convenience for today’s buyers and residents.

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Greenpoint, Brooklyn
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Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Today, Greenpoint real estate attracts both longtime residents and new buyers seeking a balance between Brooklyn tradition and modern living. The neighborhood sits at the northernmost tip of Brooklyn, bordered by the East River and nestled between Long Island City and Williamsburg. Long known for its industrial past and deep Polish-American roots, Greenpoint has steadily evolved into a destination in its own right—calmer and more residential than some of its trendier neighbors, but filled with every bit as much character.

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