L Magazine lists Park Slope in top neighborhood power rankings

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Just for the hell of it, L Magazine has pit Brooklyn neighborhoods against each other in an ultimate power ranking. While Park Slope nabs a spot (#8) among the top 12, it still loses out to the stench that is Gowanus (#6) and Greenpoint (#1), the nabe with its pain-in-the-ass commute.

Using a scientific (read: arbitrary) approach, the free NYC magazine judged neighborhoods on criteria like food and drink, accessibility, culture, infrastructure, affordability, and emotional baggage. Park Slope received good marks for its streets lined with trees, brownstones and dining institutions. Our proximity to Prospect Park was also a plus. However, the stroller-happy culture and pricey digs pushes young people out of the hood.

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