Blake Ave, Brownsville

Blake Avenue runs through one of the large apartment complexes in this part of Brooklyn, which straddles the Brownsville and East New York sections of the borough. The street begins at Union Street on the west side and continues east, ending up in adjacent Queens. Some parts of Blake Avenue are uninhabitable, meaning that there are empty lots, crumbling buildings, some light industry and a generally rundown feeling, but other parts of this street are respectable and provide a comfortable place to live for folks who lead a blue-collar type of life. Transportation is good here, as there are lots of bus lines that can take you to other parts of the city, and the subway is a few blocks away. Schools are also conveniently located if you live on Blake Avenue, which is good news for the families that live in the apartment projects. Rents are reasonable in this part of Brooklyn, but remember that you get what you pay for. The neighborhood has changed over the years, but it is starting an upswing.