As we stand here at the pinnacle of our journey,
the reality becomes clear—sunlight, a universal source of life,
has a cost in our urban landscape.
But it's more than just dollars and cents.
It's about the quality of life, health, and happiness.
I hope this journey serve as an open invitation
to city planners, architects, and urban designers:
a call to rethink our cities in a way that
equitable access to sunlight is no longer a privilege, but a right for all.
It's a challenge worth taking,
because in a city that never sleeps,
everyone deserves their day in the sun.
Boreum Hill
11217
Per Capita Income
Sun Exposure Affordability
Median Household Income
Median Age
Even with limited sunlight, costs don't diminish.
Two-bedroom units are priced from $925-$1200,
reinforcing that location is a potent price influencer.
133K
86K
36
Living Arrangement of 35-64 year olds
householder with spouse
57,057
lives alone
21,777
householder with partner
child of householder
other relatives
Key:
other nonrelatives
half affordable
affordable
more than affordable
Source:
Census Reporter
Prospect Heights
11238
Per Capita Income
Sun Exposure Affordability
Median Household Income
Median Age
114K
68K
35
Sun exposure and cost show an intriguing relationship here.
Bright apartments range $3850-$4700,
moderately lit ones $3900-$5900.
Yet, a limited sunlight 4-bedroom hits $5500,
indicating rent is influenced by more than just sunlight.
Living Arrangement of 35-64 year olds
householder with spouse
88,712
lives alone
36,768
householder with partner
child of householder
other relatives
Key:
other nonrelatives
half affordable
affordable
more than affordable
Source:
Census Reporter
Bright and
sun-drenched
Prospect Lefferts Garden
11225
In this area, apartments with limited sunlight
range from $1895 - $4795.
Even limited sunlight comes at a high cost.
Can the median household and per capita income of residents
support these rates?
Per Capita Income
Sun Exposure Affordability
Median Household Income
Median Age
69K
42K
36
Living Arrangement of 35-64 year olds
householder with spouse
23,829
lives alone
12,564
householder with partner
child of householder
other relatives
Key:
other nonrelatives
half affordable
affordable
more than affordable
Source:
Census Reporter
South Slope
11215
Per Capita Income
Sun Exposure Affordability
Median Household Income
Median Age
157K
87K
37
The cost of sunlight varies here.
You can opt for a studio drenched in sunlight for $3422,
or pay a little more ($3750) for a moderately lit 1-bedroom.
The question is, does the extra sunlight justify the price?
Living Arrangement of 35-64 year olds
householder with spouse
275,821
lives alone
51,454
householder with partner
child of householder
other relatives
Key:
other nonrelatives
half affordable
affordable
more than affordable
Source:
Census Reporter
Data is based on apartment listings
available on Localize.city during the Summer of 2023.
(Data from zipcodes 11218 and 11226 were excluded
due to lack of sun exposure data.)
Each 'floor' on our vertical journey symbolizes a
distinct neighborhood around Prospect Park.
I concentrated on the interplay between sunlight and cost of living in the neighborhoods surrounding Prospect Park.
With millennials as the primary residents, and a median income ranging from 69K to 157K,
the question arose: How much are they paying for the luxury of sunlight?
Guided by these principles, I embarked on a different take one rent studies -
analyzing apartments' sun exposure.
Sunlight access is determined by a delicate dance between the sun's path and the orientation of buildings.
Understanding this relationship is key to unlocking the solar potential of our homes.
Urban living, especially in a city like New York, often turns sunlight into a coveted yet elusive prize,
as cityscapes compete relentlessly for its exposure.
As we stand here at the pinnacle of our journey,
the reality becomes clear—sunlight, a universal source of life,
has a cost in our urban landscape.
But it's more than just dollars and cents.
It's about the quality of life, health, and happiness.
I hope this journey serve as an open invitation
to city planners, architects, and urban designers:
a call to rethink our cities in a way that
equitable access to sunlight is no longer a privilege, but a right for all.
It's a challenge worth taking,
because in a city that never sleeps,
everyone deserves their day in the sun.
Boreum Hill
11217
Per Capita Income
Sun Exposure Affordability
Median Household Income
Median Age
133K
86K
36
Living Arrangement of 35-64 year olds
householder with spouse
57,057
lives alone
Even with limited sunlight, costs don't diminish.
Two-bedroom units are priced from $925-$1200,
reinforcing that location is a potent price influencer.
21,777
householder with partner
child of householder
other relatives
Key:
other nonrelatives
half affordable
affordable
more than affordable
Source:
Census Reporter
Prospect Heights
11238
Per Capita Income
Sun Exposure Affordability
Median Household Income
Median Age
114K
68K
35
Living Arrangement of 35-64 year olds
householder with spouse
88,712
lives alone
36,768
householder with partner
child of householder
other relatives
Key:
other nonrelatives
half affordable
affordable
more than affordable
Source:
Census Reporter
Sun exposure and cost show an intriguing relationship here.
Bright apartments range $3850-$4700,
moderately lit ones $3900-$5900.
Yet, a limited sunlight 4-bedroom hits $5500,
indicating rent is influenced by more than just sunlight.
Bright and
sun-drenched
Prospect Lefferts Garden
11225
In this area, apartments with limited sunlight
range from $1895 - $4795.
Even limited sunlight comes at a high cost.
Can the median household and per capita income of residents
support these rates?
Per Capita Income
Sun Exposure Affordability
Median Household Income
Median Age
69K
42K
36
Living Arrangement of 35-64 year olds
householder with spouse
23,829
lives alone
12,564
householder with partner
child of householder
other relatives
Key:
other nonrelatives
half affordable
affordable
more than affordable
Source:
Census Reporter
South Slope
11215
Per Capita Income
Sun Exposure Affordability
Median Household Income
Median Age
157K
87K
37
The cost of sunlight varies here.
You can opt for a studio drenched in sunlight for $3422,
or pay a little more ($3750) for a moderately lit 1-bedroom.
The question is, does the extra sunlight justify the price?
Living Arrangement of 35-64 year olds
householder with spouse
275,821
lives alone
51,454
householder with partner
child of householder
other relatives
Key:
other nonrelatives
half affordable
affordable
more than affordable
Source:
Census Reporter
Data is based on apartment listings
available on Localize.city during the Summer of 2023.
(Data from zipcodes 11218 and 11226 were excluded
due to lack of sun exposure data.)
Each 'floor' on our vertical journey symbolizes a
distinct neighborhood around Prospect Park.
I concentrated on the interplay between sunlight and cost of living
in the neighborhoods surrounding Prospect Park.
With millennials as the primary residents, and a median income ranging from 69K to 157K,
the question arose: How much are they paying for the luxury of sunlight?
Guided by these principles, I embarked on a different take one rent studies -
analyzing apartments' sun exposure.
Sunlight access is determined by a delicate dance between the sun's path and the orientation of buildings.
Understanding this relationship is key to unlocking the solar potential of our homes.
Urban living, especially in a city like New York, often turns sunlight into a coveted yet elusive prize,
as cityscapes compete relentlessly for its exposure.
Bright and
sun-drenched
As we stand here at the pinnacle of our journey,
the reality becomes clear—sunlight, a universal source of life,
has a cost in our urban landscape.
But it's more than just dollars and cents.
It's about the quality of life, health, and happiness.
I hope this journey serve as an open invitation
to city planners, architects, and urban designers:
a call to rethink our cities in a way that
equitable access to sunlight is no longer a privilege, but a right for all.
It's a challenge worth taking,
because in a city that never sleeps,
everyone deserves their day in the sun.
Boreum Hill
11217
Per Capita Income
Sun Exposure Affordability
Median Household Income
Median Age
133K
86K
36
Living Arrangement of 35-64 year olds
householder with spouse
57,057
lives alone
21,777
householder with partner
child of householder
Even with limited sunlight, costs don't diminish.
Two-bedroom units are priced from $925-$1200,
reinforcing that location is a potent price influencer.
other relatives
Key:
other nonrelatives
half affordable
affordable
more than affordable
Source:
Census Reporter
Prospect Heights
11238
Per Capita Income
Sun Exposure Affordability
Median Household Income
Median Age
Sun exposure and cost show an intriguing relationship here.
Bright apartments range $3850-$4700,
moderately lit ones $3900-$5900.
Yet, a limited sunlight 4-bedroom hits $5500,
indicating rent is influenced by more than just sunlight.
114K
68K
35
Living Arrangement of 35-64 year olds
householder with spouse
88,712
lives alone
36,768
householder with partner
child of householder
other relatives
Key:
other nonrelatives
half affordable
affordable
more than affordable
Source:
Census Reporter
Bright and
sun-drenched
Prospect Lefferts Garden
11225
Per Capita Income
Sun Exposure Affordability
Median Household Income
Median Age
69K
42K
36
Living Arrangement of 35-64 year olds
householder with spouse
23,829
lives alone
12,564
householder with partner
child of householder
other relatives
Key:
other nonrelatives
half affordable
affordable
more than affordable
Source:
Census Reporter
In this area, apartments with limited sunlight
range from $1895 - $4795.
Even limited sunlight comes at a high cost.
Can the median household and per capita income of residents
support these rates?
South Slope
11215
Per Capita Income
Sun Exposure Affordability
Median Household Income
Median Age
157K
87K
37
Living Arrangement of 35-64 year olds
householder with spouse
275,821
lives alone
51,454
householder with partner
child of householder
other relatives
Key:
other nonrelatives
half affordable
affordable
more than affordable
Source:
Census Reporter
The cost of sunlight varies here.
You can opt for a studio drenched in sunlight for $3422,
or pay a little more ($3750) for a moderately lit 1-bedroom.
The question is, does the extra sunlight justify the price?
Data is based on apartment listings
available on Localize.city during the Summer of 2023.
(Data from zipcodes 11218 and 11226 were excluded
due to lack of sun exposure data.)
Each 'floor' on our vertical journey symbolizes a
distinct neighborhood around Prospect Park.
I concentrated on the interplay between sunlight and cost of living in the neighborhoods surrounding Prospect Park.
With millennials as the primary residents, and a median income ranging from 69K to 157K,
the question arose: How much are they paying for the luxury of sunlight?
Guided by these principles, I embarked on a different take one rent studies -
analyzing apartments' sun exposure.
Sunlight access is determined by a delicate dance between the sun's path and the orientation of buildings.
Understanding this relationship is key to unlocking the solar potential of our homes.
Urban living, especially in a city like New York, often turns sunlight into a coveted yet elusive prize,
as cityscapes compete relentlessly for its exposure.
As we stand here at the pinnacle of our journey,
the reality becomes clear—sunlight, a universal source of life,
has a cost in our urban landscape.
But it's more than just dollars and cents.
It's about the quality of life, health, and happiness.
I hope this journey serve as an open invitation
to city planners, architects, and urban designers:
a call to rethink our cities in a way that
equitable access to sunlight is no longer a privilege, but a right for all.
It's a challenge worth taking,
because in a city that never sleeps,
everyone deserves their day in the sun.
Boreum Hill
11217
Per Capita Income
Sun Exposure Affordability
Median Household Income
Median Age
133K
86K
36
Living Arrangement of 35-64 year olds
householder with spouse
57,057
lives alone
21,777
householder with partner
child of householder
Even with limited sunlight, costs don't diminish.
Two-bedroom units are priced from $925-$1200,
reinforcing that location is a potent price influencer.
other relatives
Key:
other nonrelatives
half affordable
affordable
more than affordable
Source:
Census Reporter
Prospect Heights
11238
Per Capita Income
Sun Exposure Affordability
Median Household Income
Median Age
Sun exposure and cost show an intriguing relationship here.
Bright apartments range $3850-$4700,
moderately lit ones $3900-$5900.
Yet, a limited sunlight 4-bedroom hits $5500,
indicating rent is influenced by more than just sunlight.
114K
68K
35
Living Arrangement of 35-64 year olds
householder with spouse
88,712
lives alone
36,768
householder with partner
child of householder
other relatives
Key:
other nonrelatives
half affordable
affordable
more than affordable
Source:
Census Reporter
Bright and
sun-drenched
Prospect Lefferts Garden
11225
Per Capita Income
Sun Exposure Affordability
Median Household Income
Median Age
69K
42K
36
Living Arrangement of 35-64 year olds
householder with spouse
23,829
lives alone
12,564
householder with partner
child of householder
other relatives
Key:
other nonrelatives
half affordable
affordable
more than affordable
Source:
Census Reporter
In this area, apartments with limited sunlight
range from $1895 - $4795.
Even limited sunlight comes at a high cost.
Can the median household and per capita income of residents
support these rates?
South Slope
11215
Per Capita Income
Sun Exposure Affordability
Median Household Income
Median Age
157K
87K
37
Living Arrangement of 35-64 year olds
householder with spouse
275,821
lives alone
51,454
householder with partner
child of householder
other relatives
Key:
other nonrelatives
half affordable
affordable
more than affordable
Source:
Census Reporter
The cost of sunlight varies here.
You can opt for a studio drenched in sunlight for $3422,
or pay a little more ($3750) for a moderately lit 1-bedroom.
The question is, does the extra sunlight justify the price?
Data is based on apartment listings
available on Localize.city during the Summer of 2023.
(Data from zipcodes 11218 and 11226 were excluded
due to lack of sun exposure data.)
Each 'floor' on our vertical journey symbolizes a
distinct neighborhood around Prospect Park.
I concentrated on the interplay between sunlight and cost of living in the neighborhoods surrounding Prospect Park.
With millennials as the primary residents, and a median income ranging from 69K to 157K,
the question arose: How much are they paying for the luxury of sunlight?
Guided by these principles, I embarked on a different take one rent studies -
analyzing apartments' sun exposure.
Sunlight access is determined by a delicate dance between the sun's path and the orientation of buildings.
Understanding this relationship is key to unlocking the solar potential of our homes.
Urban living, especially in a city like New York, often turns sunlight into a coveted yet elusive prize,
as cityscapes compete relentlessly for its exposure.
In this guided [vertical] scroll-through experience you'll scale the heights of sunlight economics where I shed light on the intersections between apartment sunlight exposure, rent prices, and affordability within the vibrant neighborhoods surrounding Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Experience urban living under a new lens, where the sought-after commodity of sunlight takes center stage. See how sunlight exposure and rent intersect with the economic realities of NYC residents.
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