Living in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Greenpoint is an area in Brooklyn that bordersWhile Greenpoint's nightlife is nothing when
Queens to its north and Williamsburg to its west.compared to its neighbor, Williamsburg, it still has a
It is an area with a large Polish community andfew good options. There are plenty of
the eastern part of the suburb is lined with Polishneighborhood pubs scattered around the area
bakeries. The neighborhood has a friendly,where you are likely to bump into the locals. Enid's
community vibe and young hipsters and yuppiesand Matchless, across the street, are both good
are starting to discover its charms and moving tobars. Enid's has excellent food and a chilled vibe
Greenpoint for the cheaper rents.and Matchless comes equipped with dart boards
Housing in Greenpoint is cheaper the further eastand billiards tables. Otherwise Greenpoint doesn't
you go in the area. Many people find thereally have too many nightlife options but that's
neighborhood appealing because of its closewhen being close to Williamsburg comes in handy.
proximity to Williamsburg so properties closer toThe main shopping area in Greenpoint is on
this popular suburb are usually more expensive.Graham Avenue and the nearby streets. There
You can expect to pay less here for a studio orare vintage clothes stores and an Italian delis.
one-bedroom apartment than you would inThere are a few independent coffee shops Cafe
Williamsburg. Overall the buildings are fewer thanGrumpy on Meserole Avenue or Variety on
four stories high giving Greenpoint a very lowGraham Avenue. Boneshakers is a good cafe
skyline. There are a few new apartments nearselling vegan food.
McCarren Park and others have popped up allThe subway stops in Greenpoint are few and far
over the neighborhood over the past few years.between and you could find yourself living a 15
McCarren Park is the largest park in the area withminute walk from the nearest one. The G train
a baseball diamond, basketball courts, a dog runruns north and south and the L train runs into
and an outdoor track. A farmer's market is heldManhattan in only a few stops. There are also
year-round on Saturday mornings. McGorlick Parkseveral bus routes if you live too far away from
in eastern Greenpoint is a smaller outdoors optionthe subway.
with tables, park benches and a playground.Greenpoint is a nice community with a laid back
Because of the sense of community infeel that still remains close to Manhattan and to
Greenpoint, the area is very safe. It pays toWilliamsburg. Living in Greenpoint is a great choice
always be aware, especially at night when thefor new arrivals to New York as it's cheap, but
streets can get quiet, but overall it isn't an areastill not to far out to enjoy the pleasures of the
where you need to always be on your toes, daybig city.
or night.