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Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn · NY 11206
Updated October 30, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$1.1M
Median Price
100/100
Walk Score
7.4/10
Schools
18 min
to Midtown Manhattan, NY
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
15/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
74/100
D+Quietness
50/100
B+Commute
85/100
AWalkability
100/100
WYLT Score63/100
Our Take
11206 Brooklyn is a bustling, walk‑friendly neighborhood with excellent transit to Manhattan, great schools, and a vibrant food and nightlife scene. Prices are high but reflect the area’s desirability, and the community is fairly safe. It’s ideal for young professionals and students who want urban convenience without the extreme costs of nearby hotspots.
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The Good
- ✓World‑class walkability and bikeability
- ✓Excellent public transit to Midtown Manhattan (18‑minute ride)
- ✓Strong school options with high ratings
- ✓Diverse dining, bars, and cultural venues within walking distance
Real Talk
- !Very high housing costs and tight inventory
- !Noise and traffic typical of a dense urban core
- !Competitive rental market with frequent rent hikes
- !Limited large‑space homes or apartments for families
- $High property taxes and insurance premiums
- $HOA or building maintenance fees
- $Elevated utilities and parking costs
Best For
Young professionalsStudentsCommuters to ManhattanFoodies and nightlife seekers
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityHigh
Crime & Safety
Brooklyn, NY
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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