| Bedford-Stuyvesant and Flatbush | |
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| Belle-Époque houses in “Bed-Stuy” | |
| Information | |
| Country |  United States |
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| City | new York |
| Location | |
 40 ° 39 ′ 40 ″ N 73 ° 56 ′ 20 ″ W | |
Bedford-Stuyvesant and Flatbush is a district of Brooklyn. In addition to the two eponymous neighborhoods, this guide will cover the areas of Crown Heights, Lefferts Gardens, Brownsville, East Flatbush and Midwood.
Understand
- Bedford-Stuyvesant is a predominantly African-American and African neighborhood. This is in fact where we find the largest African-American concentration in the United States after Detroit. Bed-Stuy, as he is called by most New Yorkers, has only recently become gentrified although violent crime is still a problem, in addition to other social unrest plaguing this community.
- Flatbush was previously a Jewish, Italian and Irish quarter, having themselves succeeded a Dutch population. Today, the population is predominantly Caribbean and this is where Brooklyn College is located, which has one of the most beautiful campuses in the region. Right in the center of Flatbush is still the 18th century Dutch Reformed Church at the corner of Flatbush and Church Avenues, as well as its boarding school opened in 1787 whose original name was Erasmus Hall. It is now an administrative building belonging to Erasmus Hall High School. Flatbush Avenue is a major shopping thoroughfare that gave its name to the neighborhood, stretching from the Manhattan Bridge in the north to the Gil Hodges Marine Parkway Bridge, itself leading to the Rockaway Peninsula, owned by Queens South.
- Crown heights predominantly includes West Indians and Hasidic Jews. Is near the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens and its Museum. Assault is always a worrying problem (among others), so exercise caution.
- Midwood is a quiet residential area with a few shopping streets, located opposite Flatbush from the Brooklyn College campus and extending somewhat south. The population is varied, but there is a significant proportion of Jews, Orthodox and Hasidim alike, which means that there is a weekly holiday on Saturdays and the observance of public holidays in the religious calendar. Architecturally, it is one of the districts of New York with the highest concentration of Victorian style, for example on Avenue H, which is home to one of the oldest subway stations, (yes, station , you will understand when you see it. In any case, it is unique on this network.)
- Brownsville is another predominantly African-American neighborhood. It is immediately west ofEast New York and like him, it remains one of the most dangerous areas in New York, although it has been looking better in recent years. Note that there is not much to see over there, but still be careful on the journey from the airport (JFK) on the B15 bus line.
To go
The coat of arms of the 23rd Regiment at Bedford Gate
By Metro
The lines 
and 
(rush hour only) all follow Franklin Avenue before they split. The lines and walk down Nostrand Avenue in Flatbush, while the continue to Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights.
You can also go to the southern areas of Bed-Stuy with the lines 
Where 
, and in the north with the line 
.
The lines 
and 
also serve the district towards Prospect Park and cross Midwood to the south.
Finally, the Franklin Avenue Shuttle (called 
) is a shuttle that connects the lines to each other, which is convenient for any connection.
LIRR Network
Line Atlantic of the Long Island Railroad has a single stop in Bed-Stuy: Nostrand Avenue. As always, this line leaves and ends in Atlantic Terminal.
By bus
BM1, 2, 3 and 4 express buses all serve the district.
To see
- 1 Brooklyn college 2900, Bedford Ave (Metro: lines
Where 
to Flatbush Ave or line 
to Avenue H), 
1 718 951-5000 
Free entry subject to acceptance by a guard. – The Brooklyn College campus is one of the most beautiful in all of New York City. With a pleasant town planning, it includes classic buildings from the 1930s. Note the very iconic library with its clock and chimes that can be heard throughout most of the neighborhood. The ideal visit is in April, when the trees are in bloom.
Free entry subject to acceptance by a guardMuseums
- 2 Brooklyn Children's Museum (Brooklyn Children's Museum) 145, Brooklyn Ave (and St Mark’s near Brower Park; Metro
to Kingston-Throop, 
to Nostrand Ave, or 
to Kingston Ave; LIRR to Nostrand Ave), 1 718 735-4400 
Wed-Fri 11 h17 h, Sat-Sun 10 h - 17 h. 5 $ per person. – A very interactive museum designed for children. - 3 Jewish Children's Museum (Jewish Children's Museum) 790, Eastern Pkwy (and Kingston; Metro to Kingston Ave) – The Jewish Children's Museum is the largest Judaism-themed children's museum in the United States. It is intended for children of all faiths and cultures and aims to teach them a positive perspective on the heritage of Judaism, tolerance and understanding. The permanent collection is both entertaining and educational, with a number of interactive activities. For example, there is a mini-golf course on the roof, and every hole in the course is a milestone in the life of a Jew. The museum is run by Tzivos Hashem, a Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic association dedicated to the education of Jewish children.
Wed-Fri Do
To buy
- casaBAN 397, Tompkins Ave @ Jefferson Ave. (Line towards Nostrand, walk north towards Jefferson and turn left on Tompkins Ave.), 1 917-607-3838 11 h - 19 h. moderate. – A furniture store selling old and new.
Eat
- Di Fara's Pizzeria 1424, Avenue J (and 15th Street; Metro to Avenue J), 1 718 258-1367 Wed-Sun: noon-16 h 30 and 18 h - 21 h. cash payments only. – An old-fashioned pizzaria, not cheap but excellent. Offers original toppings, original classic toppings but much better than elsewhere. The exterior is uninviting, but inside, Dom, the unique pizza chef will welcome you.
- Folukie 1168 Bedford Ave (at Putnam; Metro
to Franklin Ave or to Nostrand Ave), 1 718 623-3623 15 h - 23 h every day. 15 $-28 $. – Good Trinidadian cuisine (from Trinidad and Tobago) served in a small, but stylish restaurant. The other big interest is the music, performed live by talented local musicians (jazz and R&B) programming on the site. - Saraghina 435 Halsey Street (and Lewis; Metro to Utica Ave or to Kingston-Throop), 1 718 574-0010 Mon-Fri 18 h - 23 h, Sat-Sun midday-16 h and 18 h - 23 h. less of 30 $. – In the heart of Bed-Stuy, Saraghina is a pizzeria offering pizzas for ~16 $ or less for 1 big gourmand or 2 normal people. Brick pizza oven and fresh ingredients. The menu also offers other typical Italian dishes. Good Little Italy atmosphere, with a garden and a hidden back room.
- Sugar Hill Supper Club 609, DeKalb Ave (and Nostrand; Metro
to Bedford-Nostrand Av.), 1 718 797-1727 Sun-Wed 9 h - 19 h 30, Game. 9 h - 20 h 30, Fri-Sat 9 h - 24 h. 13-22 $. – Soul food / Southern States restaurant offering excellent crabcakes and frequent live jazz (especially 1st Thursday of the month) as well as R&B, with a dance floor upstairs. The atmosphere is simple but elegant. - The Islands 803 Washington Ave (between Lincoln & Eastern Pkwy; Metro to Eastern Pkwy / Brooklyn Museum), 1 718 398-3575 – Superb West Indian restaurant, menu rich in specialties.
- Tom's 782, Washington Ave (and Sterling Pl), 1 718 636-9738 6 h - 16 h every day. – A classic old-fashioned cafeteria, pleasant service. They will even offer you a small snack while you line up while waiting for their famous breakfast / brunch.
Have a drink / Go out
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Brooklyn College Campus
If you are interested in the events of jazz premises in and around Bed-Stuy, be aware that many of them are held in social centers, churches, etc. You will therefore have to look for them. One of the sites to check first is the Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium, whose noble mission is to provide a haven for jazz in central Brooklyn. In addition to the references below, remember that the restaurants mentioned above also offer jazz.
- Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium
- Sista's Place 456, Nostrand Ave (and Jefferson; Metro towards Nostrand Ave and travel 4 blocks north), 1 718 398-1766 15-35 $. – Sista's is simply Brooklyn's most famous jazz club. Scene on Saturday at 21 h and 22 h 30 in a relatively modest and warm café space (the frequency of concerts is more random on other evenings, better to call to find out if something is going on. It is also a political place debating about issues concerning the community, generally Sunday afternoon.
- Glass Shop 766, Classon Ave (between Park Pl & Sterling Pl) Mon-Fri 8 h - 18 h, Sat-Sun 21 h - 18 h. – A trendy little cafe offering good drinks and side dishes. Free WiFi and tables inside and outside.
- Sit & Wonder 688, Washington Ave (between St Marks Ave and Prospect Pl), 1 718 622-0299 – A trendy little cafe offering Stumptown coffee and pastries. A good place to meet. Free WIFI.
- Washington Commons 748, Washington Ave (between Park Pl & Sterling Pl), 1 718 230-3666 – Bar offering a good beer menu, pleasant atmosphere, dim lights, while outside there are picnic tables, which are very useful on hot summer days.
- Franklin park 618, St Johns Pl (and Franklin Ave), 1 718 975-0196 Mon-Fri 14 h 30 - 2 h, Sat-Sun 13 h - 16 h. – A huge bar with a dance floor, lounges, two counters, and an outdoor area, all frequented by a diverse fauna with usually a good dose of hipsters. Connected to the restaurant the "Dutch Boy Burger" for the hungry.
Housing
- Akwaaba Mansion (Akwaaba Mansion Inn) 347, MacDonough St (and Stuyvesant; Metro to Utica Ave), 1 718 455-5958, 1 866 466-3855 (free number) room available from 14 h - 19 h, to be released before . 160-175 $. – 4 unique rooms with various themes, individual bathrooms (some with Jacuzzis), air conditioning, WiFi, meeting room, library, video room, personal concierge who can organize tours and make your life in New York easier.
- Rugby Gardens Bed & Breakfast 317, Rugby Rd (E 14th Street) (between Beverly and Cortelyou; Metro to Cortelyou Rd), 1 718 469-2244 room available from 15 h, to be released before 11 h. 150 $. – two night minimum stay.
Security
Compared to the 1980s and 1990s, Bedford-Stuyvesant and Flatbush are less dangerous, with the district becoming a bit gentrified as New York City police intensified their patrols. However, caution is still required, especially at night, as the area has its share of shady individuals.
