| Greenpoint is an area in Brooklyn that borders | | | | While 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 and | | | | few good options. There are plenty of |
| the eastern part of the suburb is lined with Polish | | | | neighborhood 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 yuppies | | | | and Matchless, across the street, are both good |
| are starting to discover its charms and moving to | | | | bars. 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 east | | | | and billiards tables. Otherwise Greenpoint doesn't |
| you go in the area. Many people find the | | | | really have too many nightlife options but that's |
| neighborhood appealing because of its close | | | | when being close to Williamsburg comes in handy. |
| proximity to Williamsburg so properties closer to | | | | The 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 or | | | | are vintage clothes stores and an Italian delis. |
| one-bedroom apartment than you would in | | | | There are a few independent coffee shops Cafe |
| Williamsburg. Overall the buildings are fewer than | | | | Grumpy on Meserole Avenue or Variety on |
| four stories high giving Greenpoint a very low | | | | Graham Avenue. Boneshakers is a good cafe |
| skyline. There are a few new apartments near | | | | selling vegan food. |
| McCarren Park and others have popped up all | | | | The 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 with | | | | minute walk from the nearest one. The G train |
| a baseball diamond, basketball courts, a dog run | | | | runs north and south and the L train runs into |
| and an outdoor track. A farmer's market is held | | | | Manhattan in only a few stops. There are also |
| year-round on Saturday mornings. McGorlick Park | | | | several bus routes if you live too far away from |
| in eastern Greenpoint is a smaller outdoors option | | | | the subway. |
| with tables, park benches and a playground. | | | | Greenpoint is a nice community with a laid back |
| Because of the sense of community in | | | | feel that still remains close to Manhattan and to |
| Greenpoint, the area is very safe. It pays to | | | | Williamsburg. Living in Greenpoint is a great choice |
| always be aware, especially at night when the | | | | for new arrivals to New York as it's cheap, but |
| streets can get quiet, but overall it isn't an area | | | | still not to far out to enjoy the pleasures of the |
| where you need to always be on your toes, day | | | | big city. |
| or night. | | | | |