Cobble Hill Real Estate

The three overlapping neighborhoods of Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill have morphed, in name only, into BoCoCa. A classic "brownstone Brooklyn" neighborhood south of downtown Brooklyn, Cobble Hill has become one of the most celebrated new restaurant districts in the city, boasting high-end dining, laid-back bistros and a vibrant nightlife on Court, Atlantic and Smith Streets (the latter has long been known as "restaurant row" with many Manhattan chefs opening kitchens there that rival any in the city). Upscale shopping, antique and clothing boutiques, bookstores and old-school grocery stores are interspersed with the trendy neighborhood dining spots.

Off the commercial main streets, quiet, tree-lined streets have for decades been home to young families and singles in handsome, well-restored townhouses and row houses, many with attractive gardens and patios at the front and back. One of Brooklyn's more desirable neighborhoods since the early '90s, homes—and rents—here tend to be quite expensive.

West of Henry Street, the neighborhood affords a gorgeous view of New York Harbor, though the vibe here is a bit more low-key. It's a quick bike trip down the quiet streets to nearby Prospect Park—with its 585-acres of green lawns, lakes, a tennis center and seemingly endless recreation opportunities—and bridges to Manhattan, and the F subway line stops in the center of the neighborhood as well.