COBBLE HILL
The Cobble Hill neighborhood lies near Brooklyn’s northwestern coast, between Brooklyn Heights to the north and Carroll Gardens to the south. At its western border is the 278 Freeway. Only 40 blocks make up this cozy neighborhood, comprised of what the New York Encyclopedia calls “one of the city’s finest collections of nineteenth-century houses.”
Rows of thin, tree-lined avenues and brownstone homes make up most of Cobble Hill. The neighborhood is known for its historic charm, and its central location in Brooklyn provides easy access to any popular destination in and out of the borough. The neighborhood is home to PS 29, one of the top-performing public elementary schools in the city.
Restaurants
Located within walking distance of some of the borough’s top dining and nightlife destinations there’s a lot to take in and a ton of varied cuisines to choose from. Including Michelin-starred restaurants like La Vara, neighborhood institutions such as The Long Island Restaurant & Bar, and numerous cocktail & wine bars such as Clover Club, as well as the iconic Van Leeuwen Ice Cream shop, and so much more.
Specialty Shops
Cobble Hill offers unparalleled access to some of the best local shops & markets. From boutique clothing designers such as Diane T to local butchers, the famous Fish Tales seafood market, Italian bakeries, and coffee roasters. Cobble Hill has it all!
Parks
The much-loved Cobble Hill Park is an oasis of bucolic broad trees and wrought iron enclosures. Just blocks away from the hustle of Court and Smith Streets. It attracts young families, chess players, newspaper readers, and rose garden lovers. Halloween parades, shaded playgrounds, summer music series, and many more community activities take place here.
Transportation
Connected to greater Brooklyn and Manhattan by two subways — the F and G trains — and two bus routes for a quick, 15-minute commute to Lower Manhattan, a 30-minute ride to Midtown, and a 10-minute trip to Barclays Center. Cobble hill also has multiple Citi Bike stations throughout the neighborhood.