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Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn · Kings County · NY 11226
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Brooklyn, New York
Good for now
Verdict
$807K
Median Price
91/100
Walk Score
7.4/10
Schools
27 min
to Midtown Manhattan, NY
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
15/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
74/100
CQuietness
60/100
B+Commute
85/100
AWalkability
91/100
WYLT Score63/100
Our Take
Brooklyn 11226 is a walkable, transit‑friendly spot with good schools and a scenic waterfront, but it’s pricey and can feel noisy. It’s great for professionals who want quick access to Manhattan, yet families and retirees might find the cost and lack of quiet a downside.
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The Good
- ✓Top‑tier walkability (Walk Score 91)
- ✓Strong public transit to Midtown (27‑min commute)
- ✓Excellent high school options (average rating 7.4)
- ✓Low flood risk (X zone)
Real Talk
- !Housing and rent are on the higher end of NYC’s spectrum
- !Parking is scarce and often expensive
- !Noise from nearby transit lines can be constant
- !Homeowners association rules and fees can add to monthly costs
- $High property taxes and insurance
- $HOA or building maintenance fees
- $Potential rent escalations in a hot market
- $Parking permit costs
Best For
Young professionalsRemote workersFamiliesStudents
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
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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