There was a time when everyone from the boroughs looked at the Manhattan skyline and lusted to be able to cross the river, today there is a mad dash to Brooklyn for Brooklyn penthouses. If you want to live in NYC but you do not want to pay Manhattan prices all you have to do is look across the river to see your future. Why would anyone pay “city” prices for real estate when you can live in an area that is literally a stone’s throw away for a fraction of the cost?
The “City”
NYC is made up of 5 boroughs not just one however historically the “city” has always meant Manhattan to the locals because there is a real difference between living in the congested overcrowded borough that is considered the “city” and living in the outlying boroughs. You get a “neighborhood” feel in the outlying boroughs. You get a more diverse background in the outlying areas. They are a friendlier place to live and a much better place to raise a family. There is a different vibe.
The Dash
As more and more people are discovering that different vibe in the other boroughs they are making a mad dash toward them. People are experiencing the best of both worlds. They are literally a 10 minute commute to the city and they get to come home to an oasis. The best part is that you do not have to give up anything. You get:
- Luxury apartments
- Great shopping
- Great diverse restaurants
- A real sense of community
In the right building you can have all the luxury you need coupled with the amenities that you want. In the right area you will have easy access to shopping and a very short commute. Diversity rules in the boroughs. It just feels like home!
The Oosten is the building that people are dashing towards in Brooklyn!
