Park Slope
Park Slope
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Neighbourhood: Park Slope
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- Seventh Ave • 2 min walk
- Ninth St • 9 min walk
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4.5
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,412 contributions
May 2023
One of Brooklyn's best neighborhoods, solidly middle class, full of classy brownstones and some very good restaurants. Next to the big Prospect Park and served by the subway, a favorite place to live for commuters into Manhattan. Take a long stroll to see the architecture.
Written June 11, 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,867 contributions
Dec. 2022 • Couples
This area of New York City is in north-western Brooklyn. Park Slope is a pleasant neighborhood with tree lined streets and brownstone houses. It's a tolerant neighborhood with mixed ethnicities. You can get a burrito or a bagel. Park Slope has the reputation for being expensive, but we had a large Airbnb apartment which was reasonably priced. Park Slope is so called because it adjacent to Prospect Park, which is a large park, especially by New York standards. The park is used for concerts , exercise and jogging. It's a popular place to play with a Frisbee. By the way, Brooklyn is one of the five boroughs of New York City.
Written April 1, 2023
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Specfellow
Forest Hills, NY7 contributions
Feb. 2023
Upscale, pretentious, and overpriced neighborhood filled with the usual pricey cheese shops, thrift "boutiques" (as opposed to normal thrift stores), and gourmet food stores where a tiny bar of chocolate costs the same as an entree from a Mexican or Chinese restaurant. And be prepared for a sea of "boutique" toy stores of the Melissa and Doug all-wood variety - you may get run over by the wealthy women dubbed "Stroller Nazis" with their cherubs out for a daily stroll with their obedient nannies.
If you are a starry-eyed non-New Yorker, you will likely find it amusing and oh so quaint. Veteran New Yorkers avoid the overpriced clothing and "pinky finger in the air" stores and head straight to the bars and restaurants, of which there is a decent variety.
Most are attracted to the brownstones, an extinct species of architecture that harkens to a more classic and supposedly refined age. There is a Sesame Street vibe to these brownstones that lull you into thinking that everyone here is lovable and gets along, but in reality there is a dark, moneyed cynicism, elitism and suspicious attitude running underneath its vaulted borders. The same homes that boast "BLM" and "Welcome LBTQ" posters in their windows contain the same people that might follow you around in a store or look at you with a worried look if you're not white and "loiter".
The majority of people here are transplants from the Midwest, upstate, or non-diverse areas of the country seeking to remake diverse and vibrant NYC in their own image. Combined with the geographical isolation of Brooklyn (a suburban vibe permeates the air despite the subway being nearby), it creates an unpleasant attitude.
A place to visit, not to live.
If you are a starry-eyed non-New Yorker, you will likely find it amusing and oh so quaint. Veteran New Yorkers avoid the overpriced clothing and "pinky finger in the air" stores and head straight to the bars and restaurants, of which there is a decent variety.
Most are attracted to the brownstones, an extinct species of architecture that harkens to a more classic and supposedly refined age. There is a Sesame Street vibe to these brownstones that lull you into thinking that everyone here is lovable and gets along, but in reality there is a dark, moneyed cynicism, elitism and suspicious attitude running underneath its vaulted borders. The same homes that boast "BLM" and "Welcome LBTQ" posters in their windows contain the same people that might follow you around in a store or look at you with a worried look if you're not white and "loiter".
The majority of people here are transplants from the Midwest, upstate, or non-diverse areas of the country seeking to remake diverse and vibrant NYC in their own image. Combined with the geographical isolation of Brooklyn (a suburban vibe permeates the air despite the subway being nearby), it creates an unpleasant attitude.
A place to visit, not to live.
Written February 21, 2023
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Kensi B
New York City, NY96 contributions
May 2022
One of the best neighborhoods in all of NYC. Family-oriented, tons of restaurants, right near the park, beautiful brownstones.
Written May 30, 2022
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,412 contributions
Nov. 2021
This is a lovely neighborhood with many blocks so spiffy that they look like a movie set. Some pleasant shopping streets with cafes and restaurants. Lots of tree-lined streets. Very upscale.
Written November 21, 2021
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sailor1942
Oceanside, CA17 contributions
Oct. 2021
We visited the park to see the changing leaves but was a shame that the leaves in Brooklyn did not start to change yet.
Written October 27, 2021
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twomartinilunch
Middlebury, VT577 contributions
Apr. 2021
My youngest son and DIL purchased a brownstone in Park Slope last August. It is gentrifying, but still very diverse. I think it will be done correctly, although the "supertall" currently under construction on DeKalb Street will change the feel of things. Away from downtown with the other skyscrapers, most streets are comfortable and human-scale for strolling. And a plethora of restaurants. We visited before T-giving in 2020 during Covid-19 and again in April and this last time the place was hopping. WITH MASKS as it should be until this nightmare is behind us.
Written April 17, 2021
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,867 contributions
Mar. 2020
Park Slope is in Brooklyn. It has become gentrified and the housing stock has improved.. We had an Air B and B rental, it took up an entire floor of an older-style apartment building, which had been nicely redecorated. We felt safe walking aroud, there's lots of places to shop and eat. Park Slope has a sizeable population of liberal Jews. We took a walk to Prospect Park, so nice to have some open space in NYC. By the way, if you want to get to Manhattan, the Subway is quick and convenient.
Written May 28, 2020
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157henk157
Riehen, Switzerland204 contributions
Jul. 2019
After so many trips to New York (>50), we wanted to do something else and Park Slope is absolutely the best neighbourhood to stay. It is relaxed, people are friendly and extremely helpful and. you can find everything you need and if you are desperate for big city live, it only takes 30 minutes and you are back in downtown Manhattan.
Written April 14, 2020
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Alice S
12 contributions
Sep. 2019
This charming neighborhood exemplifies the notion of gentrification. Beautiful brownstones line the streets and the whole neighborhood abuts Prospect Park.
Written March 6, 2020
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Deiviblue
Barcelona, Spain2 contributions
Me gustaría saber cuáles son las calles más bonitas que cruzan la 5 y la 7 avenida, muchas gracias
Leala F
Greater London, UK3 contributions
Hi, you mentioned you moved out of PS - where did you move to if you don't mind me asking? We are moving to NYC in 2017 and are looking for somewhere to settle? Thanks Leala
Sanjay L
Phoenix, United States34 contributions
Hi,
I loved park slope. It is fairly gentrified, safe to take walk even at 11 pm or mid night.
I moved to Manhattan. I wanted to experience it by being there. The experience is varied as PS is Brooklyn and now I am just north of Central Park.
The live music scene is the bomb. I wanted to experience Carribbean and black culture the soul food and Jazz and live bands.
My work is near Wall Street so I always chose a place near subway.
My wife loved PS and especially the Brooklyn heights. It costs $$$
Monte54046
York, PA58 contributions
Where is Washington Park in the Park Slope area, and what is the nearest subway stop?
Santhosh9
Mumbai, India178 contributions
Near 3rd street in 4th Ave., in Park Slope, Brooklyn...
Station for F & G is 4th Ave.
Enjoy.
Monte54046
York, PA58 contributions
Where is Washington Park in the Park Slope area?
Jane_Randy
151 contributions
5th, 4th st. between 5th and 4th ave.
Washington Park, once the grounds of the Battle of Brooklyn, is both a historic site and a center for both active and passive play. This park is home to the Old Stone House, originally built in 1699 by Claes Arents Vechte before being reconstructed from the original stones. Today, the Old Stone House serves as an interpretive and educational center dedicated to Brooklyn history and the largest battle in the American Revolution.
Washington Park features a skatepark, basketball courts, a popular dog run, a multi-use synthetic turf field, and places for both active and passive play. It is also the home to J. J. Byrne Playground, a place where toddlers and pre-teens can both play freely and imaginatively. With history and activity, come find out all that Washington Park has to offer.
Sharon P
60 contributions
Is it safe for a single senior woman to take the subway back to Park Slope after an evening performance in Times Square?
JMoore50
Ruston, LA35 contributions
You will probably be just fine but.... New Yorkers will scoff, but when I travel to NYC and stay in Park Slope, if I am the least bit hesitant about using the subway, I use a car service. The trains don't run as often at night, so the wait might be a little longer than is comfortable for you. I just consider the cost part of my vacation.
hubbyandme
Erie, Pa.39 contributions
Restaurants
mayor766
Brooklyn, NY14 contributions
I enjoy al di la for a savory Italian dinner. Reservations are required and you may expect to wait 45 minutes for a table. Dinosaur BBQ for a casual & southern rustic vibe; live entertainment on selected days. still on the search for a decadent Spanish establishment in Brooklyn that reminds me of home.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Park Slope
- Hotels near Park Slope:
- (0.18 km) Brooklyns Best
- (0.29 km) Stately Park Slope Brooklyn Brownstone Garden Apartment with Private Garden
- (0.46 km) Park Slope Bed & Breakfast
- (0.42 km) The Park at Sixth
- (0.82 km) Hotel Le Bleu
- Restaurants near Park Slope:
- (0.02 km) Brooklyn Pita
- (0.03 km) Happy Fresh Tortillas Grill
- (0.03 km) Java Joe
- (0.03 km) Dunkin'
- (0.04 km) Brew Memories
- Attractions near Park Slope:
- (0.19 km) Leroy's Place
- (0.24 km) Barbes
- (0.53 km) Big Onion Walking Tours
- (0.27 km) Saint Saviour Roman Catholic Church
- (0.29 km) Dylan's Candy Bar