"Little Caribbean is home to what is considered the largest Caribbean population outside of the West Indies; it touches parts of neighborhoods like Prospect Lefferts Gardens and Flatbush. It made Hillocks, raised in part in Florida by her Guyanese and Vincentian grandparents, feel immediately at home. (Not to mention that the owners of her new building are also Guyanese.) "There are a lot of stores that have things that I grew up seeing in my pantry," Hillocks says affectionately of the area."
"After years of living on the Upper West Side and in Harlem, and spending endless commutes shuttling over the East River to friends and family, Hillocks resolved to find a home in the borough where she was spending most of her time. Plus, she'd outgrown her place in Sugar Hill, wanted room to host, and was craving a place to cultivate community long-term."
Shanika Hillocks visited a prospective Brooklyn rental in early 2024 in Little Caribbean and recognized cousins had grown up nearby. After years in the Upper West Side and Harlem and long commutes, she resolved to find a home in the borough where she spent most of her time. She had outgrown her Sugar Hill apartment, wanted space to host, and aimed to cultivate community long-term. An acquaintance tipped her to an expansive two-bedroom that she could personalize. Little Caribbean's large Caribbean population and Guyanese connections made her feel at home. She set a six-month decorating deadline and hired Naïka Andre of NJA Interiors to create a warm, textured space for the holidays.
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