Brooklyn, Brooklyn NY — neighborhood review

Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn · NY 11234

Updated September 6, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$1.2M

Median Price

50/100

Walk Score

7.3/10

Schools

32 min

to Midtown Manhattan, NY

Score Breakdown

FAffordability
15/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
73/100
CQuietness
60/100
B-Commute
70/100
D+Walkability
50/100
WYLT Score54/100

Our Take

11234 is a classic Brooklyn Heights enclave—affluent, well‑connected, and close to Manhattan, making it a solid choice for many families and remote workers. Prices are high but the neighborhood offers great schools, parks, and a vibrant dining scene. Just be prepared for the steep cost of living and limited parking.

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The Good

  • Central location with a 32‑minute commute to Midtown
  • Excellent public schools and diverse educational options
  • Access to Prospect Park and other green spaces
  • Strong transit links and walkable streets

Real Talk

  • !Very high housing prices and rent costs
  • !Limited parking and occasional street congestion
  • !Property taxes and HOA fees can add significantly to monthly expenses
  • !Noise from nearby commercial and transit corridors
  • $HOA fees for many condos
  • $Higher property taxes than state average
  • $Potential maintenance costs for older building exteriors

Best For

young professionalsfamilies with childrenremote workerspet owners

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
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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