Williamsburg and Dumbo are well past their heyday when it comes to a certain cool factor. And while Bushwick's still got some work to do,
Red Hook may have missed its chance. So what's the next outer-borough hotspot neighborhood? Looks like it may just be Long Island City. Proponents of the area (meaning those who've gotten there early enough to benefit from a burst in LIC popularity) have been touting its coolness for some time, boasting of inexpensive apartments and proximity to cultural landmarks like PS.1. But LIC's It Factor has never looked so promising.
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