Good, Affordable Housing in Brooklyn? (Ridge, Benson: neighborhoods, living, restaurants)

[ImAprilE]

I'm wanting to relocate to to NYC from the Raleigh, NC area. I'm trying to find the best, safest, and most affordable place to live. I know I'll more than likely end up in Brooklyn; however, I'd like some advice on what neighborhoods are the best. I hear Sunset Park, Park Slope, and Williamsburg are nice. I imagine myself near restaurants, stores, shopping, etc.

I'm needing to stay under $1500 a month, would prefer at least a 1.5 bedroom, and I have 1 cat & 1 dog, and a husband . Living near the subway is very important.

Your help is appreciated! Thanks!

[JKid84NYC]

You WANT to live in BK? Or do you really feel thats your only option?

[homenj]

How about Southern Brooklyn? It's relatively inexpensive compared to the other parts of Brooklyn and there's still stores, and restaurants. I would personally recommend Bensonhurst but I also hear Bay Ridge is nice as well. Good luck.

[pureistheword]

Second the above post. Bay Ridge would be a very good choice

[ImAprilE]

@JKid84NYC In a perfect world, I'd live in Manhattan, but my pocketbook says no. So, I've heard and seen where Brooklyn can be a lot more economical.

@pureistheword & @homenj I will certainly check out Bay Ridge & Bensonhurst, thank you!

My dream of moving to NYC may or may not happen, depending on whether or not I can land a job opportunity. We shall see! Thanks!

[Sal Schiavo]

dyker heights, but only if you are italian. we had some illegals movin in, but i heard the guys from ibew will be helping them move soon, let's just say