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What are the best places to live in Brooklyn?

My kids and I are moving to Brooklyn for my job, but I honestly haven’t spent much time in or around New York City. Can you help me get started with some good neighborhoods in Brooklyn?

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Mary Alice Morris · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You can find just about anything you want in
Brooklyn
, from brownstones to Barclays. While narrowing down the best fit for your family will take some serious legwork, we can certainly provide a few recommendations of the best places to live in Brooklyn. Check out these neighborhoods:
  • Brooklyn Heights
  • Dumbo
  • Cobble Hill
  • Red Hook
  • Crown Heights
Of course, you have a lot of options in
New York City
to check out, but these five neighborhoods are top picks for Brooklyn. If they look appealing, contact a local realtor to help guide you around the area.
Once you get settled in a new home, you’ll want to update your car insurance right away. What you pay for car insurance is based partly on your neighborhood, so failing to notify your provider of a move could actually cause your policy to be canceled!
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