Located just south of Highland Park, Cypress Hills is home to passionate individuals who share a strong appreciation for their neighborhood due to its rich and vibrant history, local bars, restaurants, and cafes, and community gardens, parks, and green spaces. Highland Park, after which The Highland is named, is situated on a high plateau and offers stunning views of the Ridgewood Reservoir, Rockaways, and Atlantic Ocean. Charles Memorial Park and the Forest Park Golf Course are also located in close proximity to The Highland and offer a renovated clubhouse and a course that plays at over 6,000 yards with tree-lined fairways, elevated greens, and three water holes. With vibrant community events and a wide range of culinary options, the neighborhood is known for its Caribbean, Latin American, and soul food cuisine. Local favorites include Bonao Bar & Grill, Room 1 Hundred, Salud Bar & Grill, Neir’s Tavern, Lindenwood Diner, Halsey Ale House, Bushwick Taco Company, Rize Brooklyn, and Rolo’s. There is also a wide range of coffee shops to choose from including The Daily Press, Coffee House & Bar, BKLYN Blend, Beets Cafe, Kaiffe Juice & Coffee, and Father Knows Best as well as bars, clubs, and lounges such as El Faro Sports Bar, Party Life Lounge & Bar, The Evergreen, Purgatory, and All Night Skate. Additionally, the Gateway Center Mall is conveniently located only two miles from The Highland and houses a movie theater, restaurants and over 50 retail stores. The Highland is located in close proximity to several transportation options including the Long Island Rail Road Station as well as the J and Z at Van Siclen Ave - Fulton Street, the A and C at Van Siclen Ave - Pitkin Ave, and the J, Z, A, C, and L at Broadway Junction.