8. Avenue U/ E. 28th Street
Neighborhood Size: 159,528
Total Crimes: 1,266
Crimes per 1000 residents: 7.94
Just a stone’s throw from Brooklyn’s Sheepshead Bay and Madison areas, and a mere five blocks from the Marine Park is the Avenue U and E. 28th Street neighborhood. Despite its comparatively lower average monthly rental prices ($1,324), this Brooklyn enclave maintains its status as a sought after residential location, as its current vacancy rate remains at a low 3.1%, lower than 87% of all neighborhoods in the US. From a real estate perspective, the neighborhood is unique in its abundance of row houses that line the assorted blocks of which the area is composed. With a higher percentage of foreign-born inhabitants than native-born residents, this neighborhood stands out for its vibe as a diverse and international cross-section of Brooklyn.
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