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A desirable neighborhood with old-school charm
Historical townhouses, shaded streets and local shops make Boerum Hill a blissful sector of Brooklyn. “It sort of has a West Village feel but on a much more chilled, relaxed level,” says Rory Bolger, former Boerum Hill resident and an associate broker at Brown Harris Stevens. “You’re not just another number here, you’re part of the community.” The Boerum Hill Association, a volunteer group of residents, epitomizes the community’s old-school, preservation-minded sentiment. Spacious prewar townhouses, with elegant, understated architecture are a definite draw for homebuyers, but the prime location is just as important. “This historic neighborhood is incredibly close to Manhattan, so you get all the benefits of the big city while feeling like you live in a small town,” says Deborah Rieders, an associate broker at Corcoran who’s lived in the neighborhood for over 35 years.
311 Warren St exterior
Brownstones can be seen throughout Boerum HIll.
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Prewar architecture and new development on the peripheral
Buyers should be aware that the housing stock is limited. “The majority of the housing is historic brownstones and federal-style brick townhouses,” Rieders says. “Most buildings are low-rise, so you get a lot of sky, which is nice in the city.” Lining Dean and Bergen Streets, these prewar rowhouses make up the Boerum Hill Historic District, which expanded to protect more buildings in 2018. Prewar townhouses start at $3 million but can sell for as high as $12 million. “There are a few boutique condominiums peppered in between, but not a lot of them, so availabilities are very rare,” Rieders adds. “And because it's a historic neighborhood, many of the new condominiums have to comply with the Landmarks Commission, so they are done in a very similar look and feel.” Some larger condominiums are being developed to the east, including 100 Flatbush, which is situated near Atlantic Terminal and slated to be the city’s first all-electric, sustainable skyscraper. The 44-story tower is the first part of a massive mixed-use development called Alloy Block with housing, retail, offices, two public schools and a cultural center. New condos range from $1 million to $2.7 million, depending on size.
561 Pacific St condominiums are one of the many new residential developments in Boerum Hill.
Apartments can be found off the corner of Nevins St & Pacific St in Boerum Hill.
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Global cuisine and varied retail along Smith Street
“This area is mostly residential streets that are nicely punctuated with small mom-and-pop shops,” Rieders says. “Within the neighborhood there are great restaurants, local butchers, cheese shops, bakeries and boutiques.” Home to Brooklyn’s original Restaurant Row, Smith Street is the main drag for shopping and dining. After a rocky string of closures in the 2010s, the street is experiencing a revival. “Smith Street is really the nucleus of activity in Boerum Hill,” Bolger says. “People here really support local businesses. This isn’t the type of place where you’ll see someone with a Starbucks cup in hand.” Instead, locals head to Mia's Brooklyn Bakery for excellent drinks and sweet or savory pastries. Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine quickly became a neighborhood favorite when it opened in 2024. Locals can find more global cuisine at Levant, a chic, French-inspired bistro with a stellar cocktail menu, and Dimmer & Summer, which serves authentic Chinese dim-sum. Small grocers are located throughout, while Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods sit at either end of the neighborhood.
Bobbi's Italian Beef serves up classic Italian sandwiches and snacks in Boerum HIll.
Dimmer Summer restaurant in Boerum Hill crafts the most delectable and unique dim sum dishes.
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Community events and neighborhood programming
The Boerum Hill Association puts on block parties, book giveaways, gardening days and their annual Pot Luck Holiday Party, a family-friendly celebration that kicks off the winter holiday season. Every other year, the group hosts a string of self-guided house tours for architecture fans, design nerds and curious neighbors.
Enjoy the shops and restaurants along Smith St in Boerum HIll.
Absolute Coffee on Atlantic is a bustling coffee shop in Boerum Hill.
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Highly rated public schools with interdisciplinary studies
New York offers school choice for parents. Neighborhood children may attend two elementary schools in the area: P.S. 38 The Pacific School, rated an A- by Niche or the P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills, rated a B+. A middle school, M.S. 447 The Math & Science Exploratory School, is rated A- and takes a curiosity-based approach to learning. At Brooklyn High School of the Arts, rated B+, students can select an arts major and attend pre-college courses. Various private schools are also in the area.
PS 038 encourages students to reach their full potential in Boerum Hill.
Brooklyn High School of the Arts as seen from 3rd Ave and Pacific St intersection.
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Community gardens and indoor entertainment
“There's a community garden about every other block,” Rieders says. The gardens, operated by volunteers, provide small, gated pockets of greenery to locals who request a free key. Every May, Hoyt Street Garden hosts an annual fundraiser called the Plant Sale, inviting residents to buy thousands of annuals, perennials and potted plants. A few playgrounds are also scattered throughout, including Boerum Park. Rieders adds that “the neighborhood is centrally located between Brooklyn Bridge Park and Prospect Park, so you have two large public parks very close by.” Other community gathering spaces include Roulette, an avant-garde performance venue, and The Invisible Dog Art Center, a 19th-century factory-turned-museum. “You're also within walking distance to the Brooklyn Academy of Music and to Barclays Center, two of the largest cultural attractions in all of Brooklyn,” Rieders says.
Boerum Park in Boerum Hill gives its residents a place to escape the busy city.
Former factory building, The Invisible Dog is a space for emerging artists in Boerum HIll.
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A well-connected area with a major transit hub nearby
Serviced by the F, G, A, C, D, N and R lines, Boerum Hill’s subway stations are located along the neighborhood’s periphery. Plus, two transit hubs, Borough Hall and Atlantic Terminal, are located just beyond the neighborhood, providing additional trains and the Long Island Rail Road. Manhattan is less than 15 minutes away by train. There are also five bus routes and minimal car traffic, except along Atlantic Avenue.
Boerum Hill commuters have access to many bus routes to get around Brooklyn.
Boerum Hill residents can access Atlantic Ave trains along the East side of the neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
North Pacific Playground
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Cobble Hill Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Thomas Greene Playground
Basketball
Pool
Skateboard
Boerum Playground
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
Laguardia
20 min drive
Subway
Bergen Street (F,G Line)
Bus
Bergen St & Bond St
Bus
4 Av & Pacific St
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3 Av & Bergen St
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Flatbush Av & State St
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Atlantic Av & Hoyt St
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Smith St & Bergen St
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Smith St & Warren St
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.63 Reviews
4.0Current Resident
12/27/2020Niche Review
Speaking as a Boerum Hill resident from birth, I would say that my own experience in this neighborhood is a good one. It's a very safe, moderately affordable neighborhood with a nice atmosphere. Do kind of wish things in the real estate market weren't as expensive as they are, though.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Boerum Hill
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Boerum Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn over the last 12 months is $1,750,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Make your new home a stylish one-family townhouse straight out of the pages of Architectural Digest, in the coveted brownstone neighborhood of Boerum Hill. This sumptuous 20" wide, 5 bed, 3 bath, 4-story brick townhouse is the quintessential pairing of modern design and elegant details. With a gracious layout fashioned by award-winning architect Mike Shmitt, and inventive yet timeless interiors
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Top floor, Exceptionally Spacious convertible 2-Bedroom on the Corner of Smith Street and Wyckoff, at the intersection of the historic Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill neighborhoods. Apartment 4D benefits from both northern and southern exposures and features soaring ceilings, more than ample storage throughout, with pocket doors to further optimize space, and beautifully-hued hardwood floors running
Sophisticated Garden Duplex in the Heart of Boerum Hill with Private Outdoor Oasis Unit 1 | 354 Dean Street | Boutique New Construction CondominiumThis is Brooklyn living at its finest—luxurious, private, and ideally positioned.Welcome to this meticulously newly constructed nearly 1,900 sq ft one-bedroom, three-full-bathroom garden duplex, a rare and refined offering
Spacious, Flexible and Turn-Key Two-Bedroom in the Heart of Boerum Hill. First showings at the open house on Sunday. Welcome to Apartment 6 at The Windmill, a beautifully maintained, pre-war, elevator co-op located on historic, tree-lined State Street. This bright, spacious and comfortable, turn-key two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath home is move-in ready but also offers the
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
15,011
Median Age
38
Population Density
95 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$146,942
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$167,383
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.1%
College Graduates
81.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
76.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
95/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
98/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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