STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

scarlett · Marc Jacobs

anyone live in williamsburg, brooklyn?

sephorablue · Marc Jacobs

My BF and I looked at several places there when we were hunting, but we were looking near the Bedford L, so not sure if I know anything that will be helpful to you... ? I know Lynnie lives in B-burg, though.

scarlett · Marc Jacobs

Thanks, Sephorablue! I forgot Lynnie lived in Williamsburg. Hopefully she'll see this and post her expertise. :)

Did you like what you saw around Bedford?

lynnie · Chanel

hmm, jefferson L i belive isn't really the best neighborhood. there is an AMAZING junk store there though, amazing. But it was kind of a scary area, at least what i saw, charming and sort of industrial, i liked being there, but i wouldn't live there, though i'm not sure exactly where you are looking.

Bedford L is really nice, Lorimer and Graham avenue L are nice. I live southside of williamsburg (s. 4th, but right off of bedford, also near the Marcy ave. JMZ, right across the williamsburg bridge), and i adore the area. Rent isn't cheap though anymore around here. Be wary of anything that says "east williamsburg". Try searching around Lorimer and Graham- the area is fun and safe, but not as hipster (or..posh...) as bedford L. But all walking distance from each other!

scarlett · Marc Jacobs

thanks, lynnie. i have a friend whose boyfriend lives in the area and she told me the same thing as you. the apartment itself sounds great but i am a little apprehensive about the area. we're checking it out tonight. this is more difficult because my BF needs work space wherever we live (he's an artist) and generally, we can afford the room we need in more borderline neighborhoods. well, i'll see for myself later!

shopgirl · Kenneth Cole

I know you mentioned williamsburg specifically, but clinton hill and ft. greene have large apartments, transit and grass.

-- Edited by shopgirl at 19:11, 2006-10-24