Williamsburg

"Williamsburg is a tale of a former NYC working class neighborhood turned into one of the city's most trendy and desireable locations. It has four distinct communities of gentrifiers, artists and musicians, Hasidism, and Puerto Ricans. 📍 Location Williamsburg is in Brooklyn. It is surrounded by Greenpoint on the north, Bushwick on the east, Bed-Stuy on the south, and the East River on the west. 🚌 How to Get There You can take the G, J, Z, or M trains to Williamsburg. To arrive in the heart of Williamsburg take the L to Bedford Ave. 🏠 Cost of Living The average price for a one-bedroom apartment is #3,100 per month. 👥 Population 151,308 live in Williamsburg. ⛑ Safety The overall crime rate in Williamsburg is 19% lower than the national average. 📖 Some History In the 1800's Williamsburg was an industrial neighborhood with foundries, breweries, sugar refineries, and shipyards. In the 1900's a melting pot community of Poles, Italians, Jews, and other groups moved to the area. In the 1970's Williamsburg deteriorated and was considered quite dangerous. In 1995 low rents attracted young creatives and young professionals from around the world. Today Williamsburg is having a major rebirth and is now considered a hot spot in New York. "

"What might currently be the most stereotypical "hipster" neighborhood, Williamsburg (and neighboring area Greenpoint), is a perfect springboard into the fast pace of Manhattan. It's a mecca for creatives—you'll find no shortage of vintage stores, aesthetic cafes, a thriving nightlife, and a waterfront view perfect for wandering. Recently, Williamsburg has seen an uptick in gentrified spillover from greater New York City but has a rooted long-standing residential Hasidic Jewish community, as well as a multitude of immigrants from Latin America and Eastern Europe. We recommend starting the day around Domino Park for some picture-worthy views of Manhattan before working your way in through this neighborhood. "

"Brooklyn is super up and coming and has a bunch of affordable accommodation options. It's cheaper than staying in Manhattan. There are a bunch of new restaurants that have opened that are hip. Most accommodations have a great view of the Brooklyn Bridge & Manhattan skyline. It's also a great area for families with lots of parks to enjoy. The only downside is that if you want to explore Manhattan, you'll have to travel there, but it only takes about 20-30 minutes by Uber or train!"