Old-world heritage meets tranquil ocean views in South Brooklyn
Also known as Little Odessa due to its infusion of Eastern European and Russian culture, Brighton Beach sits on Brooklyn’s southern shore between Coney Island and Manhattan Beach. Locals get the benefit of a lovely shoreline and uncrowded boardwalk, sans the bustle of tourism that comes at nearby attractions like Luna Park. The easygoing vibes of Brighton Beach are major pluses for this seaside community, and it doesn’t feel like other parts of the borough. “It’s definitely old school New York,” says Mark Martov, a licensed real estate salesperson with Corcoran Group. “It’s a melting pot of all kinds of backgrounds. In the evening you can hear the waves crashing, there’s a nice sea breeze in the summertime. Plus, it’s still relatively affordable, around $500 per square foot,” he adds.
Kick back and listen to the ocean waves crash the Brighton Beach shoreline.
Take on lunch at Tatiana Grill for a fresh meal with boardwalk views along Brighton Beach.
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More accessible price points and inventory
Compared to Coney Island, Brighton Beach has more available inventory. “A lot of older buildings, but a ton of redevelopment is also happening. After Hurricane Sandy, the neighborhood got upzoned, so things could be built higher,” says Martov. Prospective homebuyers will find almost exclusively high-rise condo or co-op units. Condos in postwar high-rises go for as low as $297,000 but start at around $1.3 million for newly renovated units in oceanfront towers. The median price for a one-bedroom is $480,000. Co-ops start at around $289,000 but generally lean towards the $500,000 and $600,000 range. An occasional single-family home or townhouse will come on the market, typically starting at $1.2 million and up.
Seabreeze Plaza is located at 3111 Ocean Parkway in Brighton Beach.
A condominium in the Brighton Beach area.
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Eastern European dining and fresh produce
Good eats are found throughout the year in Brighton Beach with its assortment of Eastern European restaurants and fresh markets. “There’s amazing food along Brighton Avenue, mainly mom-and-pop shops. If you want authentic cuisine, two grandmas in a kitchen making your pierogi with love, it’s the place to go,” says Martov. Authentic Ukrainian borscht and pelmeni are dished up at Skovorodka, and you can BYOB to Kashkar Café, a traditional Uzbek-Uyghur spot that serves lamb kebabs. On the boardwalk, Tatiana is a legendary Russian restaurant and nightclub that hosts flashy Vegas-style shows. Next door, Tatiana Grill has outdoor seating with ocean views for a more laid-back meal. For fresh produce and typical Eastern European products, Big Bazaar has a large selection of goods, as does Tashkent Supermarket.
Tatiana Restuarant offers dinner and live entertainment during most evenings in Brighton Beach.
Fruit Dynasty is a wonderful store with a variety of Kosher foods from Russia and Israel.
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Calm, sandy beaches and a boardwalk
There’s a diverse mix of people along the coast and boardwalk, with a mingling of languages, including Russian, Polish and Ukrainian. For families, the Brighton Beach Playground connects to the sandy shoreline and features climbing equipment and spray showers. Brighton Beach Library has a large selection of Russian-language books and materials for locals to borrow, and St. Petersburg Bookstore offers books, gifts and music for purchase.
Residents of Brighton Beach enjoy the a mix of convenient urban with coastal lifestyle.
Explore 2.7 miles of boardwalk with scenic ocean views and local eateries at Brighton Beach.
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Community block parties
The Annual Brighton Jubilee is a huge block party that’s been a neighborhood tradition for over 45 years. Live music, food and fun children’s activities attract crowds of more than 100,000 people every August.
Two top-ranking magnet schools in the area
P.S. 253 The Magnet School of Multicultural Humanities, ranked as one of the top 10 elementary schools in New York, serves prekindergarten to fifth graders. I.S. 98 Bay Academy, a Niche-A-rated magnet middle school, was also ranked in the top three for the state. High schoolers have the option of attending William E. Grady Career and Technical Education High School, which earned an overall B-minus rating from Niche or nearby Abraham Lincoln High School.
P.S. 253 Magnet School of Multicultural Humanities is located in Brighton Beach.
Educational opportunities abound at P.S. K225 The Eileen E. Zaglin school in Brighton Beach.
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One subway station and close to Belt Parkway
Residents can access the B or Q train at the Brighton Beach station. For buses, there is the B68 and B1 on various streets. Since Belt Parkway is nearby, Martov calls Brighton Beach “a commuter’s dream.” Midtown Manhattan is roughly 15 miles away, or an hour by train, while John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 13 miles away by car.
Brighton Beach is located near Belt Parkway.
The Brighton Beach Q train runs local stops through Brooklyn to Manhattan.
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Brighton Beach Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn sell after 91 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn over the last 12 months is $612,500, up 49% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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One of the most sought-after buildings of Manhattan Beach!Generously sized one bedroom in an absolutely move-in ready condition.Bright and spacious unit offers a great layout with about 800 sqft of living space. Large foyer, eat-in kitchen with a window, and separate rooms make this apartment an absolute gem!The kitchen features recently updated custom-built white lacquer cabinets and
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Welcome to one of Brighton Beach s most desirable residences a fully renovated Junior-4 co-op on the 16th floor of Seacoast Tower, widely regarded as the most prestigious value building in Brighton Beach. This rare high-floor unit offers breathtaking, unobstructed ocean views from nearly every room and a private 72-square-foot terrace. Renovated in 2025 with Italian porcelain floors throughout, a
Prime waterfront location. Luxury building, steps from the beach. Very well maintained 1BR, with dinette, foyer and terrace. Beautiful parquet floors, built-in closets, radiator covers, walk-in closet. Large living-room, large BR. Fully tiled bathroom. Brighton Towers have heated swimming pool, garage, gym, sauna, steam room, storage, bike room, community lodge, doorman, PM security, onsite super
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