It's widely expected Hillary Clinton will soon announce her second bid for the White House, and there's already serious talk that her headquarters will be in an area she once represented: New York—specifically, Brooklyn. The choice would spotlight a new campaign theme she hopes will make this presidential run more successful than the last. NY1's Josh Robin filed this report.
The Bridge, Williamsburg hispters, Coney Island hotdogs and Jay-Z's hometown—Brooklyn, to be exact.
The Borough of Kings may also be where Hillary Clinton launches a comeback that makes her the nation's first female president.
"I think it would be a great choice. Brooklyn is an extraordinary place," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
No lease has been signed, but we're told this Brooklyn Heights office tower is a top pick.
It's owned by Forest City Ratner, led by longtime developer and Democratic donor Bruce Ratner.
Observers say more important than where in Brooklyn she signs is that Clinton moves here at all.
It could help revitilize a candidate who's been on the national stage for more than two decades.
"Everyone knows Brooklyn is projecting a hip brand. It's young, it's now, it's trendy," said Chris Havens of ApartmentsandLofts.com.
But Brooklyn also allows Clinton to appeal to a cross section of Democrats in a competitive primary.
"There are liberals here. There are conservative Democrats here. There are union people here. There are people with new money that are investing in tech and finance. It really runs the gamut," said political consultant Evan Thies.
"Eight years ago when she ran for president, Clinton based her campaign in suburban Virginia. The Democrat who won the nomination that year, Barack Obama, housed his in Chicago."
Clinton lives in Westchester, and that's not expected to change.
Her office is now in Manhattan, along with her husband's.
They've certainly crossed the East River—although probably not on the L train. Clinton did during her eight years as the state's junior senator and more recently at this swank Bushwick pizza place.
The Clinton camp declined to comment.
The city in February lost its bid for Brooklyn to host next year's Democratic national convention.
Perhaps a Clinton headquarters on Cadman Plaza West would heal the wound, at least for one Brooklynite who managed Clinton's first senate campaign.
"I don't know what they're going to decide, but if they choose Brooklyn they won't go wrong," the mayor said.