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Brooklyn Heights

City in New York, United States

Overview

Brooklyn Heights is a charming, affluent neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, known for its beautiful brownstone architecture, historic streets, and stunning views of Manhattan from its famed promenade. The area offers peaceful residential living with easy access to lively cultural spots, riverside parks, and trendy restaurants. Its proximity to public transit makes it convenient for visitors looking to experience classic New York charm with a modern twist.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
101
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.70°, -73.99°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
89
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$5,975
Local Cost
$4,380
Local Income
$5,200
Cashless
98
English
100
Temperature
12.2°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
2.3°C
Record High
34.3°C
Record Low
-14.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1311 mm
Internet Speed
290 Mbps
Upload
79 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
389
Coworking
8
Cafes
190
Nightlife
102
Parks
89
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
3318.0
Airport
NYS
Distance
5 km

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Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 238 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.

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