Cobble Hill is a beautiful, historic neighborhood with some of the borough’s most expensive real estate. Despite the abundance of seven-figure homes, Cobble Hill has small-town vibe evident in the mom-and-pop stores and Italian influences that dot Court Street. Walk down the sunny commercial strip and you’ll pass the local butcher, the baker and the fishmonger — all family-run and equally popular among local residents and foodies from far and wide. On the side streets, the homes tend to be large brick townhouses and brownstones owned by single families, with well-kept facades and window boxes. This is a neighborhood where homeownership is a luxury, and residents take that responsibility to heart. The blocks are clean, the community associations active, and the lifestyle warm and genteel.
The Mood
Cobble Hill’s quiet streets make it popular with people looking for an intimate vibe. Neighbors greet each other from the stoop and shopkeepers know their patrons by name.
Heart of the Neighborhood
Court Street, with its many independent retailers, has always been the heart of the neighborhood. Now the street is dotted with upscale coffee shops, designer boutiques and carefully curated bookshops.
Neighborhood Quirk
Along with the traditional brownstones, Cobble Hill homes also include Victorian schoolhouses turned into lofts, former carriage houses, and Gothic Revival churches converted into condos.
Best Perk
Cobble Hill has tons of unique and longstanding independent retailers like Cobble Hill Cinemas, Staubitz Market and Sahadi’s.
Biggest Downside
Inventory and turnover are low. As a result, real estate prices in Cobble Hill are high, and keep on climbing.
