Prospect Lefferts Gardens Neighborhood Guide
34of 47 Brooklyn Neighborhoods
Where Brownstones Meet Jerk Chicken
🧭Generally defined as the area: Prospect Park to the north, Empire Boulevard to the south, Coney Island Avenue to the west, and New York Avenue to the east
📌Widely recognized as the place for: pre-war architecture and the best jerk chicken in Brooklyn
👕You'll fit in if: you're pushing a stroller to the cafe in Birkenstocks
👍Locals live here because: actual backyards exist, Caribbean eats are unmatched, and the park is your front lawn
👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: the Q train going express right past your stop during rush hour
✨The general vibe is: family friendly but still cool
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brownstone dreamers who can't afford Park Slope and need a reasonable Manhattan commute
