Where Williamsburg Should Go To Flee The L-Pocalypse

WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN -- L-pocalypse is coming and the time to flee is now, Williamsburg.

That's the message from the experts at Localize.city, a local real estate site that crunched data to find out which New York City neighborhoods could feel like home to people escaping Williamsburg.

The report, released Tuesday, compares median asking prices for one-bedroom apartments, commute times, crime rates and park access to determine which four neighborhoods come at about the same price tag and provide a similar vibe to Williamsburg.

You can check out the full report here or read on for a quick guide:

Downtown Brooklyn

Median one-bedroom price: $3,150

Commute: It’s just 10 minutes to Manhattan and 25 minutes to Midtown.

Culture: It's young, it's booming, it's loud and there's a food hall. You won't even know you've left.

Gowanus

Median one-bedroom price: $3,285

Commute: It's about 29 minutes to the Financial District and just three minutes more to Midtown.

Culture: They also have a massive toxic waterway!

Lower East Side

Median one-bedroom price: $1,700

Commute: The city is at your fingertips. If you don't feel like walking, there are ferries, multiple subway stations and lots of bike routes.

Culture: It's got lots of parks, bars and restaurants, but expect the noise that comes with trendy revelers.

Astoria

Median one-bedroom price: $2,700

Commute: Your Midtown commute on the N and W will be an easy hop, skip and jump.

Culture: Think Williamsburg but much quieter.

Photo courtesy of GoogleMaps/June 2014