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Quiet elegance is key in this residential neighborhood on Manhattan’s east side, with leafy streets, historic architecture and notable arts venues and restaurants.

See a remarkable mix of old and new at this former bank with one of the neighborhood’s tallest structures being built just behind it. 

Old combines with new and high art meets urban grit in this ever-changing and eclectic melting pot neighborhood with broad appeal. 

Eclectic and socially conscious contemporary theater shares space with a church in this historic building in the heart of Brooklyn’s arts district. 

Free events on summer evenings energize this outdoor venue, which hosts sophisticated artists and kid-friendly concerts the whole family can enjoy.

Come during the day to admire some of New York’s most grandiose architecture. Then return at night to watch rock and roll in a classic venue.

Near a large Brooklyn park, important cultural sites stand next to gracious residences, while central avenues bustle with places to eat, drink and shop. 

Eclectic and socially conscious contemporary theater shares space with a church in this historic building in the heart of Brooklyn’s arts district. 

Marking the entrance to Prospect Park, this magnificent monument to the Civil War harks back to Brooklyn’s Golden Age in the late 19th century.