Mapleton Condos for Sale

Mapleton, located in South Brooklyn, is a diverse neighborhood north of Bensonhurst and south of Borough Park. Historically home to Italian immigrants and Orthodox Jewish communities, it now also features Asian grocery stores and Chinese restaurants along 18th Avenue. The neighborhood is characterized by large multi-family brick homes from the 1920s and 30s, modern mid-rise condos, Queen Anne Victorian homes, and Greek revival rowhouses with period details. Mapleton offers a variety of dining options, including Italian eateries like Ortobello’s and J & V Pizzeria, Balkan pastries at Djerdan Burek, and Albanian cuisine at Si n'shpi. Kosher grocery stores and delis, as well as NetCost Market and a nearby Target, provide ample shopping options. Educational institutions include several yeshiva schools and well-regarded public schools such as PS 121 Nelson A. Rockefeller, a magnet school for applied life sciences with a high rating, and Franklin D. Roosevelt High School, known for its varsity athletic teams. Gravesend Park, a six-acre green space, offers sports fields, basketball courts, and playgrounds, while Washington Cemetery, a large Jewish cemetery, spans from 19th Avenue to Ocean Parkway. Transportation options are plentiful, with multiple subway stops near 63rd Street for the N train and the Avenue P stop for the F train, providing routes to Midtown Manhattan. Several bus lines also serve the area. The Mapleton Library, housed in a Bauhaus-era brick structure, is undergoing renovation and will reopen in 2026. The neighborhood's crime rate is lower than the national average, contributing to its appeal for residents seeking a vibrant and evolving community.