In this video tour we're going to take you for a stroll

through the neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights.

New York Habitat Video

with David Hill

Brooklyn Heights - Part 2, Brooklyn, New York

This is the second of our two-part series

on this fantastic neighborhood in Brooklyn.

If you haven't yet watched the first part,

you can find it on our YouTube channel.

Brooklyn Heights is located across the Brooklyn Bridge

from Lower Manhattan.

It's bordered by the East River on the west,

the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to the north,

Cadman Plaza and Court Street to the east,

and Atlantic Avenue to the south.

This is Montague Street,

it's the neighborhood's main drag

and it's lined with cafes and shops.

Many of the buildings

have beautiful architectural details,

like wrought iron railings.

The church of St. Ann and the Holy Trinity,

at the corner of Clinton Street,

is a national historic landmark dating back to 1844

and is known for its elaborate stained glass windows.

Brooklyn used to be called the "city of churches",

so you'll see a lot of spires in the neighborhood.

Another architectural hotspot

can be found at 177 Montague St.,

where you'll find the Chase Bank building.

Built in 1917 and designed to look like

an Italian Renaissance palace,

it's considered by many to be

the grandest bank in New York.

Part of what makes Brooklyn Heights so attractive

is its varied architecture,

including its alleys and its mews like this one,

Grace Court Alley.

It is one of the few streets in New York

almost entirely made up of carriage houses,

and offers a glimpse of what the city was like before cars.

Its stables were turned into residences 100 years ago,

it's now a quiet and almost traffic-free area.

It's a great place for a kid to learn to ride bike in Brooklyn.

This busy artery is Atlantic Avenue,

which divides Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill.

You'll find everything you need here,

from meat pies to craft beers,

locally-made jewelry and used books.

Be sure to visit the 60-year-old Sahadi's,

a wonderful Middle Eastern bazaar

chock full of spices, nuts, olives,

and delicious homemade hummus.

Just be prepared to wait

because on Saturday afternoons

it seems like the entire neighborhood

of Brooklyn Heights shops right here.

And speaking of the neighborhood,

the best way to be part of it

is to live like a local

by renting a furnished apartment

or vacation rental

from New York Habitat

for your next trip to New York.

You'll find some fun shopping

on Atlantic Avenue and Henry Street,

but for the best shopping

go to the nearby Cobble Hill

on Smith Street and Court Street.

You have Housing Works Thrift Shop

on Montague Street,

Tango also on Montague Street,

Atlantic Bookshop on Atlantic Avenue,

Barney's Co-Op on Atlantic Avenue,

Teddy on Court Street,

and Lily on Court Street as well.

Brooklyn Heights is a quiet neighborhood,

but on Henry Street and Atlantic Avenue

which is where we are now,

you'll find a fun mix of excellent bars

and restaurants:

You've got Henry's End on Henry Street,

Henry Public also on Henry Street,

Chipshop on Atlantic Avenue,

Tazza on Henry Street,

and Iris Café on Columbia Place.

If you like historic homes of the past,

here are few notable addresses to check out:

At 102 Pierrepont St,

you'll find the former home of Arthur Miller,

author of "Death of a Salesman"

and one-time husband of Marilyn Monroe.

Moving on to Willow Street, at #70,

you'll find a home dating back to the 1830's.

Truman Capote lived here

when he wrote Breakfast at Tiffany's.

To learn more about Brooklyn,

stop off at the Brooklyn Historical Society.

Here they offer a series of tours and talks by curators,

artists, historians, and educators.

Well, I hope you've enjoyed our tour of

Brooklyn Heights,

and of course there is a lot more to do and see

in this neighborhood.

If I've missed any of your favorite secrets

of Brooklyn Heights,

make sure you leave a comment

in the comment section below.

If you're planning a trip to New York,

do yourself a favor,

skip the boring hotel room

and rent a furnished apartment or vacation rental

through New York Habitat.

Visit our website at www.nyhabitat.com.

You're just a few clicks away

from living like a true New Yorker.

I'm David Hill with New York Habitat.

Thanks for hanging out with us today

in Brooklyn Heights.

Be sure to check out our other videos

where you'll find more tours and travel tips,

and in the mean time we hope to see you soon

in the Big Apple.