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The Best of New York · By neighborhood · Brooklyn

My favorite Brooklyn neighborhoods.

In my order, from my own visits, updated September 2026. 10 places.

There’s no shortage of charming areas to explore in Brooklyn, the only challenge is knowing where to start. Home to a population of nearly 2.6 million people, the borough is massive.

The running joke used to be this. Living in Manhattan until you’re ready to settle down, then move to Brooklyn to raise a family. However, the tides have shifted and Brooklyn has become one of the most desirable places to live in NYC (beating out Manhattan for some folks).

Antonina PattizI went to every one · how I decide

Antonina’s favorite Brooklyn neighborhoods, 2026

  1. Fort GreeneOther · Fort GreeneSince it’s home to some of the most well-preserved brownstones and other buildings from the 1800s, I have to give Fort Greene my top rating as the best neighborhood in Brooklyn.
  2. Cobble HillOther · Cobble HillCobble Hill simply is one of the cutest neighborhoods in Brooklyn and find myself gravitating towards this area nearly every weekend.
  3. Park SlopeOther · Park SlopePark Slope has long been considered one of the best neighborhoods Brooklyn offers.
  4. Carroll GardensOther · Carroll GardensI think some of the most scenic brownstones of Brooklyn can be seen here, and that alone makes it one of the best Brooklyn neighborhoods for me.
  5. Boerum HillOther · Boerum HillJust north of Carroll Gardens and Park Slope, this area has some of the best art galleries and independent stores in Brooklyn.
  6. Prospect HeightsOther · Prospect HeightsNot only is it one of the best places to live in Brooklyn, it also has an old-school Brooklyn panache you’d be hard-pressed to find in the rest of the borough.
  7. GreenpointOther · GreenpointWhile I think it’s definitely one of the best neighborhoods in Brooklyn, the median home price of $1.2 million does put it out of the budget of some.
  8. BushwickOther · BushwickThat’s why I think it’s one of the best Brooklyn neighborhoods.
  9. Bed-StuyOther · Bed-StuyNo list of the best neighborhoods in Brooklyn is complete without mentioning Bedford-Stuyvesant (colloquially known as Bed-Stuy).
  10. Sunset ParkOther · Sunset ParkUnique architectural styles from the 1800s onward make this a great place to stroll around and one of the best places to live in Brooklyn.

Antonina’s favorite Brooklyn neighborhoods, 2026

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The full guide, with the ones that didn't make it and why: 12 CHARMING Brooklyn Neighborhoods (Worth Knowing About).