Brooklyn Heights

Known as America’s original suburb, Brooklyn Heights pairs landmark brownstones, the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, and lush streets with easy access to Manhattan. The neighborhood’s gorgeous housing stock is set against an impressive backdrop. Offering just about the best views of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline that can be found, the Promenade is by far the area’s most celebrated and popular public space. There, you’re likely to find residents and visitors savoring the views from this prime perch of a neighborhood. As one of NYC’s most historically significant nabes, Brooklyn Heights is home to a remarkably intact collection of 19th-century brownstones, rowhouses, and mansions, and in 1965, it became the city’s first designated historic district.

The Mood

Polished and staid, Brooklyn Heights is one of Brooklyn's most upscale neighborhoods.

Heart of the Neighborhood

The Promenade offers postcard-worthy views of Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge.

Neighborhood Quirk

The streets of Brooklyn Heights were once filled with Jehovah's Witnesses, whose world headquarters was located here.

Best Perk

Brooklyn Heights has unbeatable subway access, but feels worlds apart. Its intimate, residential charm is immediately apparent.

Biggest Downside

Brooklyn Heights is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in New York City.