Guidebook for Brooklyn
Parks & Nature
this is our secret weapon to survive NYC life!
3418 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Prospect
this is our secret weapon to survive NYC life!
it's close by, but prospect park is a better bet
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Brower
Prospect Placeit's close by, but prospect park is a better bet
Arts & Culture
there are always fascinating exhibits running all the time
3011 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Brooklyn
200 Eastern Pkwythere are always fascinating exhibits running all the time
Drinks & Nightlife
Big outdoor area; monthly reading series; cheap beers; burgers and milkshakes; dogs allowed. This is the original bar in the area and although Franklin is now filled with bars, we'll never forget the original Franklin Bar.
437 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Franklin Park
618 St Johns PlBig outdoor area; monthly reading series; cheap beers; burgers and milkshakes; dogs allowed. This is the original bar in the area and although Franklin is now filled with bars, we'll never forget the original Franklin Bar.
Great local bar for drinks and chats with locals.
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Two Saints
753 Nostrand Ave.Great local bar for drinks and chats with locals.
Getting Around
The 2 and 5 train depart from the President Street subway station on President and Nostrand, just a block away from the apartment.
The 2 runs local in Brooklyn and express in Manhattan along the West Side, so best for trips to Times Square, Penn Station, Soho and the Upper West Side. The 2 also runs late at night.
The 5 runs express in Brooklyn and Manhattan along the east side, so best for trips to Greenwich Village, Union Square, Grand Central Station and the Upper East Side. The 5 does not run on late nights or weekends; so you'll need to take the 4 train; which runs local on late nights to Nostrand Avenue just another 2 blocks away; or if it's running express, such as weekends, you can take it to Franklin Avenue and switch there to a 2 train - or even walk, it's just ten minutes away.
President Street
President StreetThe 2 and 5 train depart from the President Street subway station on President and Nostrand, just a block away from the apartment.
The 2 runs local in Brooklyn and express in Manhattan along the West Side, so best for trips to Times Square, Penn Station, Soho and the Upper West Side. The 2 also runs late at night.
The 5 runs express in Brooklyn and Manhattan along the east side, so best for trips to Greenwich Village, Union Square, Grand Central Station and the Upper East Side. The 5 does not run on late nights or weekends; so you'll need to take the 4 train; which runs local on late nights to Nostrand Avenue just another 2 blocks away; or if it's running express, such as weekends, you can take it to Franklin Avenue and switch there to a 2 train - or even walk, it's just ten minutes away.
Food scene
This Indian-pizza-burger late night takeout spot is literally on the corner, two doors down, and is a great go-to for late arrivals or midnight munchies. At night they close their doors and do deliveries only, so don't worry if you come past and the door is locked - head on seamless or give them a call to order. Their curries are delicious!
Brooklyn Bites
867 Nostrand Ave.This Indian-pizza-burger late night takeout spot is literally on the corner, two doors down, and is a great go-to for late arrivals or midnight munchies. At night they close their doors and do deliveries only, so don't worry if you come past and the door is locked - head on seamless or give them a call to order. Their curries are delicious!
Late night diner food, walking distance, heart and soul!
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Neptune Diner II
699 Classon AveLate night diner food, walking distance, heart and soul!
Local Essentials
Arlynne's laundromat is just around the corner, across the street in both directions. It's a local hangout spot, filled with huge, fast machines for great prices (they all take 27 minutes, even the huge triple loader). Arlynne is friendly, helpful and like a mom to me, always happy to exchange quarters. The discount stores next door are easy places to buy detergent, and there's wifi to use while you wait!
Arlynne Laundromat
886 Nostrand Ave.Arlynne's laundromat is just around the corner, across the street in both directions. It's a local hangout spot, filled with huge, fast machines for great prices (they all take 27 minutes, even the huge triple loader). Arlynne is friendly, helpful and like a mom to me, always happy to exchange quarters. The discount stores next door are easy places to buy detergent, and there's wifi to use while you wait!
Lula Bagel
816 Nostrand Ave.Tony's is our local corner market that serves fresh hot sandwiches and has all your emergency basics, right on the corner near the subway station. The groceries aren't cheap but it's good for backup!
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Tony's
850 Nostrand Ave.Tony's is our local corner market that serves fresh hot sandwiches and has all your emergency basics, right on the corner near the subway station. The groceries aren't cheap but it's good for backup!
This is my favorite yoga studio in the area and great for drop-in class while you're visiting. Jyll, the owner, is fabulous and doesn't just teach yoga, but a way of life that is open, positive, hard-working and determined to live your best life.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Urban Asanas
843 Sterling PlThis is my favorite yoga studio in the area and great for drop-in class while you're visiting. Jyll, the owner, is fabulous and doesn't just teach yoga, but a way of life that is open, positive, hard-working and determined to live your best life.