Greenpoint

Brooklyn, NY

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Greenpoint - Brooklyn, NY

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Brooklyn's hottest neighborhood, and one of its most attractive.

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With rows of historic and colorful buildings lining wide sidewalks and jaunty awnings adorning locally-owned shops and cafes, there's good reason many new residents seek out Greenpoint. This trendy neighborhood is located in northern Brooklyn, and it really does have something for everyone: it is filled with artists, it is the go-to place for the finest restaurants and bars around, and it has some of the best public schools in New York. The neighborhood is so photogenic it was even used as the setting for HBO's hit series, Girls. It provides terrific parks, such as McCarren Park, which is home to the Greenpoint McCarren Park Greenmarket -- a year-round farmer's market. Msgr. McGolrick Park is home to a historic pavilion, a playground, picnic areas, and several monuments.

Go walking along Manhattan Avenue, Greenpoint's busy shopping district, and you'll discover why so many are moving to this once-hidden location. If you want to be one of those new Greenpoint residents, apartments are plentiful -- but they can be quite pricey. Greenpoint is wrapped by water, with the East River on the east side and Newtown Creek wrapping around the north and west. Being directly across the river from Manhattan's Gramercy Park and East Village, the views of the city skyline are spectacular. The neighborhood has access to the subway at Graham Avenue as well as to the Greenpoint Ferry for trips into the city. Greenpoint is also bicycle-friendly with Citi Bike bicycle sharing stations available.

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Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Greenpoint is $3,212 for a studio, $4,312 for one bedroom, $6,087 for two bedrooms, and $5,528 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Greenpoint has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 430 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,212/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 576 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,312/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 786 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $6,087/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,009 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,528/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

94

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

80

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

92

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • McCarren Park
  • East River State Park
  • Martinez Playground
  • Gantry Plaza State Park
  • Sternberg Park

Airports

  • Laguardia
  • John F Kennedy International

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