Mapleton Homes for Rent

In South Brooklyn, Mapleton 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. Local eateries embrace a range of flavors, including Italian classics at Ortobello’s and J & V Pizzeria. Djerdan Burek is renowned for its Balkan pastries, and Si n'shpi serves authentic Albanian cuisine. Kosher grocery stores and delis, as well as NetCost Market and a nearby Target, provide ample shopping options. Housing options range from prewar mid-rises to Queen Anne-style homes and Greek Revival-inspired rowhouses with period details. Newer construction includes modern condo buildings. For students, there are several yeshiva schools in Mapleton, and kids can also attend well-regarded public schools such as PS 121 Nelson A. Rockefeller, a magnet school for applied life sciences, 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. 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, situated in a Bauhaus-era brick structure, is undergoing renovation and is expected to reopen in 2026.