$647,725Average Value$409Average Price per Sq Ft8Homes For Sale
A tightly knit community "where families look out for other families"
"Brownsville is the kind of place where families look out for other families. People take pride in the community. It's also one of the last places you can get affordable real estate," says Steve Sallion, a real estate agent with Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty and Brownsville native. "When you're from Brownsville -- like Mike Tyson, Al Sharpton, Larry King and so many other notable people -- you're proud of it because you grew up tough. We have a credo in Brownsville that captures this best -- 'Brownsville, Never Ran, Never Will.'" But Sallion says today's Brownsville is, like the rest of Brooklyn, fast becoming a socioeconomic melting pot as buyers priced out of Manhattan and West Brooklyn discover opportunity in this tightly knit neighborhood. .
Brownsville has a deep history which shows in various murals within the community.
Brownsville is the kind of place where families look out for other families.
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Attractively priced rowhouses
Brownsville is lined with two-story, three-bedroom postwar brick rowhouses listed for under $700,000. Many are on quiet streets with bike lanes, and inventory is plentiful. For under $750,000, rowhouses with gated, two-car front driveways are available. There are also prewar landmarked art deco rowhouses for sale in the range of $1 million to $1.5 million. Old-growth trees usually shade these prewar homes with up to six bedrooms and covered front patios. Newer, modern brick rowhouses in the same price range offer multiple bedrooms and bathrooms and private parking spots.
Brownsville's quaint row-houses reflecting its unique charm.
Prewar homes with up to six bedrooms and covered front patios where neighbors sit and gossip.
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International eateries like Lakou Café
The entrepreneurial spirit of neighboring Crown Heights is seeping into Brownsville in the form of cult-favorite local restaurants like Lakou Café, which serves Haitian-American fusion fare and has been starred by top food critics in NYC. Residents go to Pitkin Avenue for shopping and Shackindaville for smokehouse barbecue. Ali's Roti Shop serves popular Trinidadian food. German's Soup is a branch of a famous restaurant in Guyana that was opened here by the founder's son. For groceries, there is a large Food Bazaar supermarket in the center of the neighborhood. Nearby, the Weeksville Heritage Center takes up a city block, offering lectures, exhibitions on Black history and two historic house museums dating from the mid-19th century and the 1930s.
Loma Restaurant is a Dominican food staple on Rockaway Ave
An early morning at the Daily Press Cafe.
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Multiple subway lines including the 1/2/3
Scattered throughout the neighborhood, residents can access multiple subway lines within walking distance – including the 1, 2, 3 and F, M, and L trains. Numerous bus lines allow visitors and residents to travel to, from and around Brownsville.
Throughout Brownsville subway lines 1, 2, 3 and F, M, and L trains run all day lon.
Numerous bus lines allow visitors and residents to travel to, from and around Brownsville.
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Specialized public schools, including The Bilingual Center
Many public schools in Brownsville have a B rating on Niche, including The Bilingual Center, a kindergarten through eighth-grade institution ranked in the top 20% of city schools by the NYC Department of Education that offers regents classes. Brooklyn Collegiate is B-rated high school that provides students mentoring before and after school and aims to facilitate 12 to 15 college visits for each student before graduation.
P.S. 189 The Bilingual Center shares the building with Lincoln Terrace in Brownsville.
Brownsville Collegiate Charter School is on of the best charterschool choices form Brownville re
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Recreation center and playing fields at Betsey Head Park
Across the intersection of Dumont Avenue and Thomas S. Boyland Street, Betsey Head Park encompasses two separate areas covering over 10 acres. Within the park grounds, residents can enjoy outdoor swimming pools, a recreation center, running tracks, a skate park, playgrounds and football and baseball fields.
Betsey Head Park in Brownsville encompasses two separate areas for 10.55 acres
Experience tranquility at Lincoln Terrace in bustling Weeksville.
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Parks in this Area
Betsy Head Memorial Playground
Bike Trails
Football
Picnic Area
Howard Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Pool
Grace Playground
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Chester Playground
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Sankofa Park
Basketball
Playground
Van Dyke Playground
Basketball
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Houston Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Transit
Airport
John F Kennedy International
16 min drive
Subway
Rockaway Avenue (3,4 Line)
Subway
Junius Street
Subway
Livonia Avenue
Subway
New Lots Avenue (L Line)
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Atlantic Avenue (L Line)
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Liberty Avenue
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Pennsylvania Avenue
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Sutter Avenue
Subway
Sutter Avenue-Rutland Road
Subway
Saratoga Avenue
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Rockaway Av & Newport St
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E 98 St & Livonia Av
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Rockaway Av & Blake Av
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Sutter Av & Alabama Av
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Mother Gaston Bl & Blake Av
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Sutter Av & Powell St
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Sutter Av & Van Sinderen Av
Brownsville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brownsville, Brooklyn sell after 147 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Brownsville, Brooklyn over the last 12 months is $560,000, up 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Welcome to this beautifully maintained two-family home, offering a perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and modern amenities. Situated in the vibrant East New York neighborhood, this property is ideal for homeowners seeking additional rental income or investors looking for a valuable asset.Unit 1: This spacious unit features 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, providing ample space for
Welcome to your new home! This beautifully maintained Colonial, one- family house offers 4 true bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a perfect layout for comfortable living and entertaining- all on a desirable 20' X 100'' lot, with a beautiful backyard with a Semi in Pool (perfect for entertaining), and a driveway.First floor Features: Generous living and dining rooms filled with natural
Beautiful 2-bedroom (converted), 1-bathroom apartment featuring in-unit laundry, a modern eat-in kitchen with built-in microwave, spacious queen- and full-sized bedrooms, generous closet space, and large windows that bring in great natural light with open views. Heat and hot water are included; tenants are responsible for cooking gas and electricity. Located just 3 blocks from the 2/3 Saratoga
Newly Renovated 3-Bedroom Apartment in East New York, Brooklyn! Looking for your next spacious home in Brooklyn? Don’t miss this NEWLY RENOVATED 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom gem with an open layout and modern finishes throughout!Apartment Features:3 Generously Sized Bedrooms2 Full Modern BathroomsBrand New AppliancesIn-Unit Washer/Dryer, Microwave,
Property Id: 2020429Welcome to your new home at 315 LEGION ST in vibrant BROOKLYN! This charming 2 bed, 1 bath unit is available starting 2025-07-10 for $2900/month. Enjoy hardwood floors, a spacious kitchen with oven, microwave, and refrigerator, No smoking or pets allowed. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
77,063
Median Age
36
Population Density
70 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$27,784
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$45,864
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78.3%
College Graduates
12.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.9%
% Population in Labor Force
50.1%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
73/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
84/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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