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Greenwood Heights

History Thanks to the glacier which formed Long Island, the area now known as Greenwood Heights was once composed of nothing but valleys, hills and streams. The Dutch and English settled here first, farming large portions of the land. The area is best-known for The Battle of Brooklyn, the first major skirmish of the American Revolution, which was fought here in August of 1776. Description If you're looking to live in Brooklyn, Greenwood apartment rentals are something to consider. Greenwood Heights is conveniently located south of Park Slope, north of Sunset Park, and east of Upper New York Bay. You can see Lower Manhattan from your front porch! The Greenwood Heights real estate market is probably best-known for its iconic two-family brownstones and wood-frame rowhouses, many of which are now restored to their former historical glory. For Greenwood Heights rentals, you need look no further than its many brick apartment buildings. Greenwood Heights real estate also offers a fine selection of modern "luxury" condominiums. People considering Greenwood Heights rentals will be glad to know that anyone living here is never more than two blocks away from public transportation. Whether subway or bus, there is sure to be one that's going your way. For auto commuters, the Gowanus or Prospect Expressways will get you into Manhattan via your choice of Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, or Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Residents The wide selection of Greenwood Heights apartments for rent, combined with the many single- and multi-family homes, has always attracted a diverse group of residents. From working class to middle class, Greenwood Heights is a neighborhood of mixed ethnicity. Historically Polish and Italian, the area has recently evolved to include some newcomers of Hispanic origin. Rental Housing Greenwood heights boasts a varied selection of available rentals. The median price for a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment currently stands at $1,824 a month. At the lower end of the Greenwood apartment rentals scale, a one-bedroom, one-bath, 1,000 square foot single rents for as little as $1,600 a month, while a higher-end three-bedroom, one-bath covering an entire second floor will rent for $2,900 a month. Fun Stuff Greenwood Heights is next door to Green-Wood Cemetery, where everybody who was anybody is buried. You're sure to have heard of some of them! Take a walking tour of its 478 rolling acres and find out which celebrity is buried where. Nearby is Prospect Park, a bird-watcher's paradise, with the Brooklyn Botanic Garden on its grounds, and the famed Brooklyn Museum and Grand Army Plaza right at the entrance. If serious shopping is more your style, you'll appreciate the proximity of Greenwood Heights to Bay Ridge's lively commercial district, Red Hook's large new Gourmet Market, and the huge Atlantic Terminal Mall. And if you get hungry later, just cruise on up to Park Slope, where you'll find over 200 restaurants waiting to serve you. If you're seeking an apartment rental in a quiet, friendly, convenient neighborhood, check out the inventory of Greenwood Heights apartments for rent. There's sure to be something for you.