Brighton Beach

Brighton Beach

Yet another Brooklyn neighborhood named after a British resort town,
Brighton Beach lives up to its waterfront designation, but not the
country of origin implied by its name. Known for its 'Little Russia',
Brighton Beach has a large population of aging immigrants from Russia
and Eastern Europe. These older residents contribute to the
neighborhood's leisurely pace, and are often found strolling along the
oceanfront Riegelmann Boardwalk. Frenetic Coney Island is just down the
boardwalk for those who need freak shows and roller coaster thrills to
counteract Brighton Beach's mellow-yellow vibe.

The neighborhood has an amazing variety of restaurants and grocery
stores that stock imported items from Russia and Eastern Europe. The
local library supplies a large selection of books and films in Russian,
as do various local retail import stores. Because of these amenities,
Brighton Beach and other Russian-friendly neighborhoods are becoming
increasingly popular with new immigrants and wealthy Russians looking
to invest in NYC. Brighton Beach is serviced by the B & Q trains
that pass through neighborhoods near Prospect Park as well as Atlantic
Pacific transportation hub, making it convenient for Brooklyn-based
commuters of all kinds.

Along the Riegelmann Boardwalk, available real estate is dominated
by luxury condos offering enviable amenities and killer views of the
ocean. For those looking to spend more modestly, housing off the
boardwalk offers a mix of options including small detached homes and
large apartment buildings. M