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Boerum Hill

Central and connected in ZIP 11217 - historic brownstones, the boutique energy of the Atlantic Avenue and Smith Street corridors, and one of the most subway rich locations in Brooklyn. Here is what it is actually like to live here.

Street view of Boerum Hill, a neighborhood served by Joseph Ranola
Boerum HillStreet-level look
11217
ZIP code
Brooklyn
Section
$900K - $3.5M+
Typical price range
Multiple lines
How people commute
Living here

The boutique brownstone neighborhood at the center of it all.

Boerum Hill sits right in the heart of brownstone Brooklyn, and its location is one of its biggest draws. The historic district is lined with elegant brick and brownstone row houses on quiet, walkable blocks, with a housing mix that runs from co-ops and condos to full townhouses. It has a refined, boutique feel without being showy.

The neighborhood is bordered by two of Brooklyn's best commercial corridors - Atlantic Avenue with its antique shops, Middle Eastern grocers, and restaurants, and Smith Street with its cafes and everyday shopping. And because it sits beside the Atlantic Avenue-Barclays hub, almost every subway line in Brooklyn is within reach.

Why people love Boerum Hill

  • Elegant historic brownstones and row houses
  • Atlantic Avenue shops, grocers, and restaurants
  • Smith Street cafes and everyday shopping
  • Central, walkable, and boutique in feel
  • One of the most subway rich spots in Brooklyn
  • Fast connections to Manhattan and the borough
What is around you

The Boerum Hill highlights

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Historic Brownstones

Elegant brick and brownstone row houses line the quiet, walkable blocks of the Boerum Hill historic district.

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Atlantic Avenue

Antique shops, Middle Eastern grocers, and restaurants give this corridor its distinctive, long standing character.

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Smith Street

Cafes, boutiques, and everyday shopping make Smith Street the walkable backbone of daily life here.

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Boutique Feel

Independent shops, galleries, and design stores give Boerum Hill a refined, curated character all its own.

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Central Location

Tucked between Cobble Hill, Downtown Brooklyn, and Park Slope, it puts the whole borough at your fingertips.

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Subway Access

The A, C, G, F, R, 2, 3, 4, and 5 trains are all within reach, including the Atlantic Avenue-Barclays hub.

Market snapshot

What Boerum Hill homes are doing

Boerum Hill is a central, tightly held market with steady demand. Prices run a wide range - from around $900,000 for co-ops and condos to $3,500,000 and beyond for full brownstone townhouses - with the number set by block, size, layout, outdoor space, and condition. Because the location is so connected and inventory in the historic district is limited, well priced, well presented homes here tend to draw strong interest.

Those are ranges, not your number. The only way to know what a specific Boerum Hill home is worth today is a real read on the exact property and the most recent sales on its block.

Good to know

Boerum Hill questions people ask

What is Boerum Hill known for?

Boerum Hill is a central, connected Brooklyn neighborhood in ZIP 11217, known for its historic brownstones, the shops and restaurants along the Atlantic Avenue and Smith Street corridors, and a boutique, walkable feel.

How much do homes cost in Boerum Hill?

Prices range from around $900,000 for co-ops and condos to $3,500,000 and up for full brownstone townhouses, depending on size, block, and condition. For a current price on a specific home, request a free valuation.

Is Boerum Hill a good place to live?

It is one of Brooklyn's most central and walkable neighborhoods. Residents value the historic brownstones, the boutique shops and restaurants on Atlantic Avenue and Smith Street, and how connected it is to the rest of the borough and Manhattan.

How is the commute from Boerum Hill?

Boerum Hill is exceptionally well connected, with the A, C, G, F, R, 2, 3, 4, and 5 trains all within reach at Hoyt-Schermerhorn, Bergen Street, and the Atlantic Avenue-Barclays hub. Most riders reach Manhattan in roughly 15 to 25 minutes.

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