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La Enciclopedia de Brooklyn

Nuevo en Brooklyn

Guía práctica para mudarse y establecerse en Brooklyn

Todo lo que necesita quien llega, en orden: presupuesto y barrios, alquiler o compra, transporte, documentos y servicios, salud, escuelas, trabajo, ayudas, vida comunitaria y una lista de referencia de teléfonos y términos.

  • 13 capítulos
  • 118 min de lectura
  • 28 tablas
  • 252 fuentes
  • Actualizado el viernes, 9 de octubre

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Contenido

  1. Bienvenida: cómo usar esta guíaUna guía práctica, paso a paso, para quienes acaban de llegar a Brooklyn o piensan instalarse aquí.1 min de lectura
  2. Antes de mudarte: presupuesto, plazos y elección de barrioPlanifica con tiempo tu presupuesto y tu calendario, y compara los barrios de Brooklyn por trayecto, carácter y adecuación antes de buscar vivienda.9 min de lectura
  3. Alquilar un apartamentoCómo funciona la búsqueda de apartamento en Brooklyn, qué tarifas y depósitos son legales, cómo comprobar un edificio y dónde obtener ayuda.13 min de lectura
  4. Comprar una viviendaUna guía clara para comprar una cooperativa, un condominio o una casa en Brooklyn: cómo funciona el proceso, qué costos de cierre esperar y dónde obtener ayuda si es su primera compra.12 min de lectura
  5. Cómo moverse por BrooklynCómo usar el metro, los autobuses, los ferris, Citi Bike y el LIRR, cuánto cuestan tarifas y peajes en octubre de 2026, y las normas de estacionamiento y bicicleta que conviene conocer.11 min de lectura
  6. Sus primeros 30 díasUna lista de prioridades y un calendario semana a semana para instalarse: comprobante de domicilio, teléfono, banco, seguro, correo, transporte y servicios cercanos.7 min de lectura
  7. Identificaciones, documentos y servicios básicosCómo obtener IDNYC, una licencia o identificación del estado de Nueva York, registrar un vehículo, inscribirse para votar y contratar electricidad, gas e internet, con ayudas para pagar las facturas.9 min de lectura
  8. Salud, seguridad y servicios de la ciudadCómo obtener cobertura y atención médica, a quién llamar en una emergencia, cómo prepararse para el clima de Brooklyn y cómo manejar la basura, el reciclaje y el compost.11 min de lectura
  9. Escuelas, cuidado infantil y vida familiarCómo funciona la inscripción en las escuelas públicas, qué opciones hay de cuidado infantil, actividades extraescolares, bibliotecas y parques, y cuáles son las fechas y pasos clave para las familias de Brooklyn.9 min de lectura
  10. Trabajo, impuestos y dineroCómo encontrar trabajo en Brooklyn, entender sus derechos salariales e impuestos, y abrir una cuenta bancaria con seguridad.9 min de lectura
  11. Apoyo para recién llegados e inmigrantesUna guía centrada en los derechos: ayuda legal gratuita, acceso lingüístico, IDNYC, atención médica, escuelas y organizaciones comunitarias, con advertencias sobre el fraude migratorio.8 min de lectura
  12. Vida comunitaria: barrios, buenos modales y participaciónCómo funciona la vida de barrio en Brooklyn, desde las juntas comunitarias y los mercados hasta la etiqueta cotidiana y formas de conocer a sus vecinos.9 min de lectura
  13. Referencia rápida: teléfonos, sitios web y glosarioLos contactos esenciales, una guía sobre qué número llamar y un glosario de los términos que encuentran los recién llegados a Brooklyn.8 min de lectura
Las 252 fuentes de este volumen
  1. NYC HPD – 2023 New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey: Selected Initial Findings ↗
  2. NYC HPD – New York City's Vacancy Rate Reaches Historic Low of 1.4 Percent (press release) ↗
  3. NYC Rent Guidelines Board – 2026 Income and Affordability Study presentation ↗
  4. MTA – MTA Board Adopts Fare and Toll Increases to Take Effect January 2026 ↗
  5. NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection – Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act FAQ ↗
  6. NYS Homes and Community Renewal – Fact Sheet #9: Security Deposits and Other Charges ↗
  7. NYS Department of Taxation and Finance – New York City, Yonkers, and MCTMT ↗
  8. Con Edison – Start, Move, or Stop Service ↗
  9. National Grid – Check, Start, Stop, or Transfer Service ↗
  10. MTA – Brooklyn Neighborhood Maps (station and line list) ↗
  11. MTA – G Train Line Map ↗
  12. MTA – L Train Line Map ↗
  13. NY State Attorney General – Changes in New York State Rent Law: What You Need to Know ↗
  14. City of New York – Rent Stabilization ↗
  15. NYC Rent Guidelines Board – Home page (2026 final vote) ↗
  16. Douglas Elliman Insider – The New York City Renter's Guide: Application Process ↗
  17. Brick Underground – I'm unemployed and need to rent a NYC apartment: should I use a guarantor? ↗
  18. NYC Commission on Human Rights – Source of Income Discrimination fact sheet ↗
  19. NYC Commission on Human Rights – FairHouse FAQs for Landlords ↗
  20. THE CITY – Is your apartment rent stabilized? How to get your rent history ↗
  21. NYC HPD – Good Cause Eviction ↗
  22. NYC HPD – Tenant Bill of Rights ↗
  23. NYC HPD – ABCs of Housing: Tenants' Guide (January 2024) ↗
  24. NYC Human Resources Administration – Legal Services for Tenants (Right to Counsel) ↗
  25. New York State Unified Court System – Kings County Housing Court Directory ↗
  26. Federal Trade Commission – Rental Listing Scams ↗
  27. NYC HPD – HomeFirst Down Payment Assistance Program ↗
  28. NYS Department of Taxation and Finance – Real estate transfer tax ↗
  29. CFPB – Know Before You Owe: Mortgages ↗
  30. NYS Attorney General – Cooperatives ↗
  31. Douglas Elliman – The New York City Buyer's Guide: Condos vs. Co-ops vs. Townhouses ↗
  32. NYS Attorney General – Before You Buy a Co-op or Condo ↗
  33. NYS Department of State – Property Condition Disclosure Statement (DOS-1614-f) ↗
  34. CFPB – Closing Disclosure explainer ↗
  35. Brick Underground – My Co-op Board Interview (board package basics) ↗
  36. SkyBriz – NYC Co-op Board Package Checklist ↗
  37. NYS Department of Financial Services – Title Insurance ↗
  38. NYC Department of Finance – Mortgage Recording Tax ↗
  39. NYC Department of Finance – Real Property Transfer Tax (RPTT) ↗
  40. NYS Department of Taxation and Finance – Instructions for Form TP-584-NYC ↗
  41. NYS Department of Taxation and Finance – Form MT-15, Mortgage Recording Tax Return (rate tables) ↗
  42. NYS Department of Taxation and Finance – Mortgage recording tax ↗
  43. NYS HCR – SONYMA Low Interest Rate Program ↗
  44. Brick Underground – How first-time buyers can apply for up to $100,000 in down payment assistance ↗
  45. NYC HPD – NYC Announces $82 Million Investment to Make Homeownership Within Reach (Jan 2025) ↗
  46. NYS HCR – SONYMA Achieving the Dream: income and purchase price limits ↗
  47. NYS HCR – SONYMA Achieving the Dream Program ↗
  48. NYS HCR – SONYMA Programs and Optional Add-On Features ↗
  49. CFPB – Mortgage closing scams: how to protect yourself and your closing funds ↗
  50. MTA – Subway and bus fares ↗
  51. OMNY – Weekly Fare Cap ↗
  52. MTA – Reduced-Fare program ↗
  53. MTA – Congestion Relief Zone frequently asked questions ↗
  54. MTA – Tap and ride to pay your fare (OMNY) ↗
  55. MTA – How to get to JFK Airport on public transit ↗
  56. MTA – Board adopts fare and toll increases to take effect January 2026 ↗
  57. NYC Mayor's Office – Fair Fares ↗
  58. Wikipedia – Atlantic Avenue–Barclays Center station ↗
  59. Wikipedia – Jay Street–MetroTech station ↗
  60. Wikipedia – DeKalb Avenue station (BMT Brighton Line) ↗
  61. Wikipedia – Broadway Junction (New York City Subway) ↗
  62. Wikipedia – Lorimer Street/Metropolitan Avenue station ↗
  63. Wikipedia – Church Avenue station (IND Culver Line) ↗
  64. Wikipedia – Coney Island–Stillwell Avenue station ↗
  65. MTA – B44-SBS Sheepshead Bay – Williamsburg Select Bus Service ↗
  66. Citi Bike – Pricing ↗
  67. NYC Ferry – Home page and fares ↗
  68. Wikipedia – NYC Ferry (routes and Brooklyn landings) ↗
  69. NYC Ferry – East River route ↗
  70. NYC Ferry – South Brooklyn route ↗
  71. MTA – Accessible Stations ↗
  72. MTA – Accessibility ↗
  73. MTA – Apply or recertify for Access-A-Ride ↗
  74. NYC DOT – Summary Listing of Bicycle Laws, Rules, and Regulations ↗
  75. NYC DOT – Electric Bicycles and More ↗
  76. NYC DOT – Vision Zero: Safe Driving ↗
  77. NYC311 – Alternate Side Parking and Street Cleaning ↗
  78. NYC DOT – Alternate Side Parking Rules 2026 Suspension Calendar ↗
  79. NYC DOT – Parking Regulations ↗
  80. NYC311 – ParkNYC Parking Payment ↗
  81. Wikipedia – Congestion pricing in New York City ↗
  82. ABC7 New York – Federal judge rules NYC's congestion pricing can continue ↗
  83. MTA – Congestion Relief Zone tolling information ↗
  84. MTA – CityTicket for travel within NYC on LIRR and Metro-North ↗
  85. NYC IDNYC – Applicant document guide (rev. July 2025) ↗
  86. Brooklyn Public Library – Get a Library Card ↗
  87. FCC – Lifeline Support for Affordable Communications ↗
  88. USPS – Change of Address (Moving) ↗
  89. NY Department of Financial Services – Renter's Insurance ↗
  90. MTA OMNY – Tap and ride ↗
  91. MTA – Board adopts fare and toll increases taking effect January 2026 ↗
  92. NYC Mayor's Office – Fair Fares transition to OMNY (Feb. 2025) ↗
  93. NYC311 – About NYC311 ↗
  94. NYC Health + Hospitals – Locations ↗
  95. ACCESS NYC – NYC Care ↗
  96. NY DMV – Driving in New York State ↗
  97. NY State Board of Elections – Registration and Voting Deadlines ↗
  98. NYC IDNYC – About IDNYC ↗
  99. NYC IDNYC – How to Apply ↗
  100. NY DMV – Moving to or from New York State ↗
  101. NY.gov – Get your out-of-state license exchanged ↗
  102. NY DMV – Online tool for new residents to exchange an out-of-state license ↗
  103. NY DMV – Brooklyn Atlantic Center office ↗
  104. NY DMV – Brooklyn Coney Island office ↗
  105. NY DMV – Register an Out-of-State Vehicle ↗
  106. Social Security Administration – Social Security Number and Card ↗
  107. Social Security Administration – Replacement Social Security card FAQ ↗
  108. IRS – Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) ↗
  109. NY State Board of Elections – Qualifications to Register ↗
  110. NYC Board of Elections – Register to Vote ↗
  111. Con Edison – Service territories ↗
  112. National Grid – Downstate New York gas usage news release ↗
  113. Con Edison – Contact us ↗
  114. National Grid US – Contact us ↗
  115. NYC Office of Technology and Innovation – Low-cost broadband offerings ↗
  116. Government Technology – New York mandates $15-a-month broadband for low-income users (Apr. 2021) ↗
  117. NY OTDA – Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) ↗
  118. Con Edison – Energy Affordability Program news release (Dec. 2024) ↗
  119. Con Edison – Help paying your bill: FAQ ↗
  120. NY State of Health – Official health plan marketplace (homepage) ↗
  121. NYS Department of Health – Federal approval to preserve health coverage (Mar 23, 2026) ↗
  122. NY State of Health – Open enrollment for 2026 coverage (press release) ↗
  123. NYC Care – What Is NYC Care ↗
  124. NYC Care – Ways to Enroll ↗
  125. NYC Health + Hospitals – Locations ↗
  126. One Brooklyn Health – Emergency care ↗
  127. Wikipedia – List of hospitals in Brooklyn ↗
  128. NYC Health + Hospitals – Coney Island Hospital campus to be renamed South Brooklyn Health ↗
  129. MedlinePlus – Emergency room, urgent care or your provider (patient instructions) ↗
  130. NYC311 – About NYC 311 ↗
  131. NYC Health Department – Health Department launches 988 campaign ↗
  132. NYC Emergency Management – 2025 Hurricane Guide (English) ↗
  133. NYC Emergency Management – Extreme heat ↗
  134. NYC Department of Sanitation – Recycling for residents ↗
  135. NYC Department of Sanitation – Residential trash ↗
  136. NYC Department of Sanitation – Curbside composting ↗
  137. North Brooklyn News – Curb that compost or you may pay (Mar 30, 2026) ↗
  138. NYC Department of Sanitation – Press release 17-53 on bulk-item appointments (2017) ↗
  139. Advocates for Children of New York – Applying to 3-K and Pre-K (2026-2027) ↗
  140. Chalkbeat New York – NYC kindergarten applications guide (Dec 9, 2025) ↗
  141. Chalkbeat New York – NYC high school admissions explained (2023 cycle) ↗
  142. NYC Public Schools – Middle school enrollment ↗
  143. Advocates for Children of New York – Brooklyn enrollment information for immigrant students (Mar 2025) ↗
  144. NYC ACS – Child care vouchers ↗
  145. NYC ACS – Early care and education for NYC families ↗
  146. NYC DYCD – COMPASS 2026 start-up FAQ ↗
  147. Growing Up NYC – Afterschool programs for students (COMPASS) ↗
  148. Brooklyn Public Library – Get a library card ↗
  149. Brooklyn Public Library – Homepage ↗
  150. NYC ACS – Special education overview (IEP process, District 75) ↗
  151. NYC Public Schools – Enrollment for students with disabilities ↗
  152. Brooklyn Children's Museum – Visit ↗
  153. Prospect Park Zoo (Wildlife Conservation Society) ↗
  154. PIX11 – NYC Public Schools releases 2026-2027 calendar ↗
  155. NYC Public Schools – Kindergarten enrollment ↗
  156. NYS Department of Labor – Kings County Workforce1 Career Center ↗
  157. NYC Small Business Services – Workforce1 Career Centers ↗
  158. Brooklyn Public Library – Business & Career Center ↗
  159. FTC Consumer Advice – Job Scams ↗
  160. NYS Department of Labor – Minimum Wage ↗
  161. NYC DCWP – Protected Time Off Law FAQs ↗
  162. NYC DCWP – Know Your Rights at Work ↗
  163. NYS Department of Labor – Wage Theft Hub ↗
  164. NYC DCWP – File a Workplace Complaint ↗
  165. NYS Tax Department – Income tax definitions ↗
  166. NYS Tax Department – Instructions for Form IT-201 (2025) ↗
  167. NYS Tax Department – Instructions for Form IT-360.1 (2024) ↗
  168. NYC311 – Sales Tax ↗
  169. NYC DCWP – FAQ About NYC Free Tax Prep ↗
  170. IRS – Free Tax Return Preparation for Qualifying Taxpayers ↗
  171. FDIC – Deposit Insurance ↗
  172. NCUA – Frequently Asked Questions About Share Insurance ↗
  173. ACCESS NYC – NYC Financial Empowerment Centers ↗
  174. CFPB – What is a remittance transfer and what are my rights? ↗
  175. NYC311 – NYC Business Solutions Center ↗
  176. NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs – Home ↗
  177. City Limits – City to phase out, replace ActionNYC (Oct 2024) ↗
  178. NYC MOIA – Legal Resources ↗
  179. NYC MOIA – Immigration Legal Services Flyer ↗
  180. U.S. DOJ EOIR – Recognition and Accreditation Program ↗
  181. NYC MOIA – Avoid Becoming the Victim of Immigration Fraud ↗
  182. NYC Civic Engagement Commission – Language Access Plan ↗
  183. NYC DEP – Language Access ↗
  184. NYC311 – About NYC 311 ↗
  185. Brooklyn Public Library – English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) ↗
  186. CUNY New York City College of Technology – Adult Learning Center ↗
  187. CUNY Medgar Evers College – Adult Literacy Center ↗
  188. IDNYC – Frequently Asked Questions ↗
  189. ACCESS NYC – NYC Care ↗
  190. NYC Health Department – Immigrant Health FAQ ↗
  191. NYC MOIA – Health Services ↗
  192. NYS Education Department – Safeguarding the Rights of New York State Immigrant Students ↗
  193. NYC Public Schools – Immigrant Families ↗
  194. NYC MOIA – Know Your Rights ↗
  195. NYC MOIA – Haitian Response Initiative ↗
  196. Make the Road New York ↗
  197. Arab-American Family Support Center ↗
  198. Nonprofit Finance Fund – Council of Peoples Organization ↗
  199. Chinese-American Planning Council – Brooklyn Community Center (CPC site) ↗
  200. Immigration Advocates Network – Shorefront Y legal directory listing ↗
  201. JCC Association – Shorefront Y of Brighton-Manhattan Beach ↗
  202. Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island ↗
  203. Immigration Advocates Network – African Communities Together (NYC office) listing ↗
  204. Brooklyn Borough President – Community Boards ↗
  205. NYC Mayor's Community Affairs Unit – Brooklyn Community Boards ↗
  206. NYC311 – About NYC 311 ↗
  207. Brooklyn Community Board 3 – Block Association Start-Up Package (NYC.gov) ↗
  208. GrowNYC – Greenmarket locations ↗
  209. GrowNYC – Using SNAP and nutrition benefits at markets ↗
  210. Prospect Park Alliance – Prospect Park ↗
  211. Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy – Brooklyn Bridge Park ↗
  212. NYC Parks – Coney Island Beach and Boardwalk ↗
  213. Brooklyn Public Library – Home ↗
  214. Brooklyn Public Library – Get a library card ↗
  215. Brooklyn Museum – Visit ↗
  216. Brooklyn Museum – First Saturdays ↗
  217. NYC Parks – GreenThumb community gardens ↗
  218. NYC Parks – GreenThumb: join a garden ↗
  219. NYC Service – volunteer opportunities ↗
  220. MTA – MTA launches Courtesy Counts ad campaign ↗
  221. NYC Health Department – Be a responsible dog owner ↗
  222. NYC Department of Environmental Protection – Noise Code ↗
  223. NYC Sanitation (DSNY) – Recycling ↗
  224. NYC Sanitation (DSNY) – Curbside composting ↗
  225. NYC Street Cleaning – Alternate Side Parking ↗
  226. NYC Tourism + Conventions – Tipping and sales tax ↗
  227. Secret NYC – 2026 Coney Island Mermaid Parade ↗
  228. Prospect Park Alliance – Celebrate Brooklyn! ↗
  229. West Indian American Day Carnival Association ↗
  230. ABC News/AP – Thousands to parade through Brooklyn in one of world's largest Caribbean culture celebrations ↗
  231. Brooklyn Book Festival ↗
  232. NYC.gov – Contact NYC Government ↗
  233. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline ↗
  234. NYC Emergency Management – Notify NYC ↗
  235. Con Edison – Reported gas leaks / gas safety ↗
  236. Con Edison – storm preparation (outage and downed-wire reporting) ↗
  237. MTA – Contact us ↗
  238. Office of the Brooklyn Borough President – Contact ↗
  239. NYC HPD – Heat and Hot Water ↗
  240. NYC Department of Buildings – File a complaint ↗
  241. NYC Sanitation (DSNY) – Collection services for NYC residents ↗
  242. NYS DMV – DMV phone numbers ↗
  243. ABC7 New York – MTA reminds riders the last day for MetroCard is December 31 ↗
  244. Merriam-Webster – bodega ↗
  245. Merriam-Webster – borough ↗
  246. Merriam-Webster – brownstone ↗
  247. Merriam-Webster – cooperative ↗
  248. Merriam-Webster – condominium ↗
  249. NYC DCWP – Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act FAQ ↗
  250. NYC.gov – Rent Stabilization ↗
  251. Merriam-Webster – stoop ↗
  252. Merriam-Webster – walk-up ↗

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