How We Roll
Get to know the borough, also known as Kings County, through the words, pictures and videos published at the websites that make up Brooklyn’s blogosphere.
We’ll even share sites whose updates we read because of the topics and issues raised and their potential impact to the real estate in the People’s Republic of Brooklyn.
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The Neighborhoods here
The best way to get to know the neighborhoods in Brownstone Brooklyn is through the eyes of its residents, the true stakeholders in their communities. Check out what these citizen journalists report on their ‘hood.
Bed Stuy Blog – this blog is about Bed Stuy, the place I grew up and covers the events, attractions, topics and issues (in addition to the odd things) that go on in Bedford, Stuyvesant Heights & Tompkins Park North.
Nostrand Park – this blog is Crown Heights virtual town square whose doing their part to foster the Arts, Community and Commercial Development in the neighborhood formerly known as Crow Hill.
Clinton Hill Blog – this blog is the Clinton Hill hyper local news source covering happenings, local businesses, events and history, all written by local residents.
BushwickBK – this blog is the online resource for everything Bushwick. From art to real estate and architecture to economics, you’ll find news, commentary and photos bringing you up close to life in Bushwick.
Hawthorne Street – this blog provides dispatches from Prospect Lefferts Garden by a resident currently living there. Offers great information, such as renovation tips, as well as updates on current goings on in the neighborhood.
Daily Heights - this blog has been giving readers everything about Prospect Heights since 2003. Hands down, the best source for online news about the neighborhood.
The Real Estate here
While I think you’re already reading the best website on Brooklyn real estate, here are a few more that offer interesting content on the subject.
Brownstoner – since 2004, Brownstoner was the first blog site dedicated to Brooklyn real estate and renovation. However, the site’s content has evolved into broader topics, with all of it’s content primarily about neighborhoods on the west side of the borough.
The Real Deal - this site and it’s publication cover New York City’s real estate profession and the allied professions, as well as industry practices. Sometimes their are great, in depth articles and other times just news manufactured from brokerage, management and development companies press releases.
NY Times Real Estate – long considered the bible of New York City real estate, the New York Times real estate classifieds at one time served as the epicenter of Manhattan and emerging neighborhoods in the outer boroughs.
Develop Don’t Destroy Brooklyn – started in 2004, DDDB established the front line against real estate development in Brooklyn neighborhoods through community activism. They’re famous for opposition against Bruce Ratner and the Atlantic Yards project.
The Conversations here
These are great sites published / moderated by individuals who really care about the place they call home in Brownstone Brooklyn. You can learn a lot about the history and significance of people, places and properties.
Brooklynian - this forum is a place to find useful information and news about specific neighborhoods in Brooklyn. The unique topics and engaging discussions by it’s members (and your neighbors) are insightful and entertaining.
Citizen Who - your voice, your news, your neighborhoods, this site brings the news that happens in Bed Stuy, as well as the history of its streets and locations. This is one of my favorite neighborhood blogs.
The Organizations here
Here are sites that show people banding together to create thriving, vibrant communities where they are. Get to know these organizations and get involved.
Crown Heights North Association – this organization is dedicated to the preservation and maintenance of the architecture and history of the landmarked northern section of Crown Heights and plan events that showcase the neighborhood.
Brownstoners of Bedford Stuyvesant - organized in 1978, this organization is the reason for the renaissance in Brownstone Townhouse living in central Brooklyn and are focused on preservation of the neighborhood’s architecture.
Crown Hill Community Association - this organization has been at the forefront of advocacy on behalf of the residents and merchants in Crown Heights west of Nostrand avenue.
