BROOKLYN HEIGHTS is a historic and iconic neighborhood in New York City. It gets its name from being situated on an elevated terrain on a crest of land along the East River. Home to the famous Brooklyn Promenade, which offers stunning views of the downtown Manhattan skyline, and well-preserved picturesque brownstones on tree-lined streets, including the iconic Cranberry Street, often featured in movies and TV shows. Its housing stock also consists of grand pre and post war apartment buildings, many of which are now co-ops. Luxury new development buildings can be found along the newly created Brooklyn Bridge Park, which sits on 85-acres along the waterline from Atlantic Avenue to DUMBO. The shops, restaurants, proximity to Manhattan and adjacent neighborhoods all combine to make living in Brooklyn Heights highly desirable.
LOCATION: Borders: Atlantic Ave. (South), Brooklyn Bridge Park (West), Court St./Cadman Plaza W. (East), Brooklyn Bridge (North).
TRANSPORTATION: 2/3/R/F. Subway lines. Buses: B25, B63,B61.
LANDMARKS: Brooklyn Historical Society, Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Brooklyn Bridge Park.
