Park Slope


Neighborhood Profile

Park Slope is located in the northern part of Brooklyn and lies on the western side of Prospect Park. In fact, the name “Park Slope” is derived from the slope of streets nearing the park border.As shown on the map below the borders of Park Slope are from north to south, Flatbush Ave to 15th Street and from West to East, 4th Ave to Prospect Park West.

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Park Slope is commonly known as one of the more upscale parts of New York. In 2010, it was ranked #1 in New York by New York Magazine citing its quality public schools, dining, nightlife, shopping, access to public transit, green space, quality housing, safety, and creative capital, among other aspects. Information taken from the 2000 census showed that the Median income per household was $66,027 when the median for all of brooklyn was only $32,561!

The color coordinated map shown here shows the income ranges of some of the main census tracts in Park Slope. Blue: $50,000- $60,000. Red: $60,000- $70,000. Yellow: $70,000 +.Statistics taken in 2008 have shown that  citizens living in Park Slope are better-off than most Brooklynites.


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Transportation Profile

Park Slope is well served in terms of Public transportation. As a town with many commuters, the need for buses and subways are great. There are eight stations within the bounds of Park Slope which are serviced by D,M,R,2,3,4,F,G,B,Q. Around an average of 62 percent of Park Slopers use the subway to get to work. This compares to the average 16 percent of Park Slopers who use cars to commute to work.

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When starting our search in sustainability we suspected that neighborhoods that were characterized by a higher income class would experience less cuts than in neighborhoods with lower income classes. Park Slope was not spared in the recent cuts to save $100 million dollars.

Both the B71 and the B75 were eliminated in the are and the the B61 and B69 were rerouted. The B69 was changed to service 7th Ave in order reduce congestion in that area so customers could be better served. The B61 is known as one of the worst bus lines in Brooklyn in that although it is one of the most used lines its is very under served. This problem, however, affects the citizens of Red Hook and neighboring towns more greatly. The cutting of the B71 and B75 has reduced the access to Prospect Park for those who live outside of Park Slope because it was one of the main lines giving direct access to the Park. These routes are now partially taken by other lines and the B75 is replaced by a dollar van service.

The B71 sees just 1080 riders per weekday. With other routes nearby, losing money by running this line seems ridiculous. Although some may complain about its loss, it is a smart move to save money by MTA.

For articles on bus cuts in Park Slope click here and for list of bus cuts click here