Where is Boerum Hill and what is it known for?

Boerum Hill sits in northwestern Brooklyn, bordered roughly by Atlantic Avenue, Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens to the west, Gowanus to the south, and Downtown Brooklyn to the north. It is known for its well-preserved 19th-century brownstones, its historic district, and its lively Atlantic Avenue and Smith Street corridors filled with restaurants, antique shops, and boutiques. It is also known for its diversity and creative community, and it has appeared in literature and film. Excellent subway access makes it one of the most connected neighborhoods in Brooklyn.