Cool, hip and trendy—these are the three adjectives that are most often associated with the brooklyn neighborhood of Greenpoint, and those three words are a pretty accurate representation of this area which home to everyone from working young professionals to large families.
With a variety of outlets for fun and entertainment, Greenpoint residents are able to live in an exciting neighborhood that is also affordable. Greenpoint is home to a number of restaurants and bars that cater to almost every possible cuisine. Many local small businesses have storefronts in the neighborhood, selling everything from farm fresh produce to antique knick-knacks. Getting around the neighborhood is made easy by the bus lines that service the neighborhood while getting to Manhattan and other parts of the city can be done easily by using the G train.
Thanks to the popularity of the neighborhood, Greenpoint has seen a number of new luxury rental buildings rise to meet the demand of people hunting for homes in the area. Greenpoint residences along the waterfront are particularly impressive for their fabulous views of the Manhattan skyline. House-hunters looking to live near green spaces won’t be disappointed in Greenpoint thanks to the presence of the McCarren Park, which also offers a swimming pool in the summer.
