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Red Hook, Brooklyn: City Living on the edge?

The cobblestone streets, turn-of-the-century row houses, and industrial buildings that characterize Red Hook, which has been shaped by years of relative isolation from the rest of Brooklyn, often surprise first-time visitors.

It's this well-preserved historical character, as well as a low population density, views of the waterfront and access to public parks that attract artists, craftspeople,...

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