I covered Bed Stuy proper here, but Bed Stuy is only semi affordable. Ocean Hill is a subsection of Bed Stuy and you’ll find that home prices are close to $300k less expensive than prime Stuy.

Obviously, there are reasons for this. For one, although the crime rate is at an all time low, the neighborhood can still be shady in spots.

Ocean Hill is farther east (away from the city) than Bed Stuy. However! There exists a choice of train lines. The A, C, J and Z lines run though the neighborhood and it is not far from the Broadway Junction, where these lines meet up with the L at one of the largest hubs in Brooklyn.

Housing stock is not as grand as neighboring Stuyvesant Heights, but there are still older bricks, brownstones and limestones with details intact. Many newer homes have been built on the empty lots that infested the area during the downturn of the 60’s-90’s and older homes are being restored.

Newcomers are moving into the area, which has been populated largely by African Americans. An increasing number of Asians, Hispanics and Whites are discovering Ocean Hill.

Amenities are not yet there. You won’t find cute cafes, gourmet markets or chic clothing shops. Yet.

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