This album may not offer the most iconic or spectacular sights of New York City, but it might be the most authentic. The pictures were taken in the immediate neighbourhood of the house we were staying, in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Bed-Stuy is located in central Brooklyn. near Prospect Heights, and is a fantastic spot for historic brownstones and ethnic restaurants. It reminds me of Harlem, where I stayed two times 25 years ago... Oh the years are passing... Anyway, I recommand this neighbourhood for a week stay, not only if you are on a budget, but also if you look for some quiet and authentic Brooklyn experience.

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