Brooklyn is home to 324 private streets, which are not recognized on official city maps. New residents like Michael Zuvich and Jesse Spry often discover this fact only after moving in. While these streets provide a close-knit community, residents have to handle their own street maintenance and utility hookups. Although mail delivery remains unaffected, the self-governance required can create challenges. Private streets, many of which are located in beachside areas, contrast with Brooklyn's denser neighborhoods, offering a unique living experience that mixes isolation with community.
Residents of private streets in Brooklyn must balance community decisions about maintenance and utilities, all while enjoying a unique but isolated living experience.
When we moved to Parkside Court, we had no idea it wasn't a real street; we loved the place, but had to quickly adapt to its private status.
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