Okay so I'll officially be headed to downtown Brooklyn soon, across from LI University. I'm looking for a decent commute to somewhere where I can not make life miserable for my two large dogs 85lbs and my wife. We're 30 yr old business professional, not really too concerned with partying, more concerned with safety. What are some options for having a small yard, nothing fancy. My price range is $2500 2-3 bedrooms. I'm from NC so I know nothing about city living.
Ideally I'd like to keep my commute under 40 minutes.