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Suburban Brooklyn on the waterfront
Overlooking Jamaica Bay, off the last stop on the L train, is Canarsie. This residential neighborhood is known for having detached houses with compact front yards, plentiful parking and strip malls with local businesses. Along the area’s three waterfront sides, amenities such as a fishing pier, a nature preserve and beachfront hiking trails come to life during the summer. With the Belt Parkway crossing Canarsie Pier and Canarsie Park, the area is less developed and less busy than Coney Island. However, that means homeownership is more affordable than in other waterfront Brooklyn neighborhoods. “The price point is a big draw,” says Chris Cavorti, a real estate agent with 17 years of experience in the New York City area. “And because of the zoning, you’re restricted on height. Which really keeps the suburban feel.”
Canarsie Park's Waterfront: A Place for Leisure and Serenity
A Dutch Colonial in Canarsie,
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Houses with easy parking and a gated waterfront community
In Canarsie, most houses include designated parking spots in driveways or backyard garages. Architectural styles prioritize flat brick facades and wooden frames with vinyl siding, as well as some brick bungalows. Prices range from $675,000 to $1.5 million, and residents often offset the cost by making room for renters. “A lot of people are looking to get extra income, so they get a multifamily home and rent out the other unit,” Cavorti says. Condo units range from $250,000 to $500,000, and resemble the houses with their brick exteriors, two- or three-story heights and one-car garages. Seaview Estates, a gated condo community, also has a swimming pool and a tennis court. Co-ops are rare, but units in a multibuilding complex along Fresh Creek are priced between $225,000 and $300,000.
Canarsie has sturdy and stylish brick multifamily homes.
A Co-Op Building with garages in Canarsie.
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Caribbean cuisine and bulk grocery shopping
Shopping and dining in Canarsie are concentrated on two main thoroughfares: Rockaway Parkway, which goes from the L train station to Canarsie Pier, and Flatlands Avenue, which runs perpendicular. Many restaurants reflect the local Caribbean, Haitian and Jamaican cultures, and specialize in hearty meat dishes, fried fish and beef patties. Closer to the pier, small strip malls have more restaurants and gas stations, and Parkway Plaza, in the middle of the neighborhood, has an Ideal supermarket for groceries. Farther inland, Canarsie Plaza mall has a BJ’s Wholesale Club.
Trini Jam BK is an upscale Caribbean food establishment in Canarsie.
Discover value and variety at BJ's Wholesale Club in Canarsie.
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Larger-than-life costumes and Caribbean food at the pier
Beginning in 2021, residents have been hosting the annual Caribbean Heritage and Juneteenth Festival in Canarsie Park. Attendees are encouraged to wear their biggest and most colorful Carnival-inspired costumes and enjoy performance by stilt dancers. On Memorial Day, the Brooklyn Canarsie Lions Club, a local community organization, also hosts an annual parade.
Scientific, career-oriented middle and high schools
Families have multiple public school options at all grade levels. For preschool through fifth grade, kids can attend P.S. 114 or P.S. 115, both of which have B grades from Niche. For sixth through eighth grades, kids can attend P.S. 66 or the Science and Medicine Middle School, which have C-plus grades. High schools also have C-plus grades, and include the High School for Medical Professions, which caters to students who want to pursue careers in healthcare.
PS 66 goal is to nurture the young minds of its' students.
65% Ryder Elementary School of students are at least proficient in math
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Waterfront activities without the crowds
At 132 acres, Canarsie Park outdoes itself with baseball diamonds, cricket fields and a skatepark. Yacht and canoe clubs in Paerdegat Basin, as well as kayak launches along all three sides of the shoreline, make excellent use of the surrounding Jamaica Bay. Canarsie Pier is a popular fishing spot, and while the Fresh Creek Nature Preserve is largely inaccessible to the public, its shores are popular for birdwatching.
Sailing adventures await at Canarsie's Diamond Point Yacht Club.
Canarsie Park's piers offer scenic views of Jamaica Bay.
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Where the L train ends and the expressway picks up
While subway access in Canarsie is limited to the L train, which has its final stop toward the northern border of the neighborhood, half a dozen bus lines loop through the area to take residents to other parts of Brooklyn and into Manhattan. An entrance to the Belt Parkway near Canarsie Pier also provides easy access to JFK Airport and Long Island.
Rockaway Parkway is the closest subway station to Canarsie.
Canarsie has a network of buses that connect with the subway.
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Flood zone expenses for homeowners
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, over 10,000 residential buildings in Canarsie have a 1% chance of flooding in any given year. In 2021 and 2022, the city built Tidal Gates in Fresh Creek to reduce flooding risks, and the NYC Department of City Planning has said that Canarsie Park shields residents from significant wave risk. However, homeowners are still affected by potential increases to insurance premiums. “For any mortgage in a flood zone, you’ll be required to have flood insurance,” Cavorti says. “It’s absolutely an added expense.”
Colonial-style homes have modern appeal in the Canarsie neighborhood.
Canarsie Park's Waterfront: A Place for Leisure and Serenity
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Parks in this Area
Curtis Playground
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Canarsie Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park
Sledge Playground
Playground
100% Playground
Basketball
Playground
Breukelen Ballfields
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park
Bayview Playground
Basketball
Playground
Waterpark
Transit
Airport
John F Kennedy International
15 min drive
Subway
Canarsie-Rockaway Parkway
Subway
East 105 Street
Bus
Ralph Av & Chase Ct
Bus
E 80 St & Flatlands Av
Bus
Rockaway Pky & Skidmore Av
Bus
Flatlands Av & E 101 St
Bus
Av L & Remsen Av
Bus
Rockaway Py & Seaview Av
Bus
Rockaway Py & Av L
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.468 Reviews
3.0Current Resident
4/23/2018Niche Review
Canarsie isn't the worst neighborhood but it's definitely not the ideal place to live. The sense of community isn't there. Usually the people I encounter aren't so friendly. There are of course exceptions though.
4.0Niche User
7/2/2016Niche Review
I love living in this area. My neighboorhood is quiet and most of the neighbors get along. There is rarely any crimes committed and if so its only misdemanors not any major offense. I would definitely chose to live here again.
3.0Current Resident
3/13/2019Niche Review
Its a beautiful neighborhood with a lot of potential. It has a pier and beautiful park extending under the belt parkway with scenic view and therapeutic trails. I would like to see more community awareness. Violence is becoming an issue. It's a very diverse community with majority of the population being Caribbean American. I wish there way public transportation from our pier to the rest of Brooklyn.
3.0Niche User
7/28/2016Niche Review
Its okay, Its not too far from the L train station, B17,B82, and B6. But the cost of living is expensive.
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Canarsie Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Canarsie, Brooklyn sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Canarsie, Brooklyn over the last 12 months is $400,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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This beautifully updated 2-bedroom apartment offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, and location. Nestled on the 2nd floor of a private residence, you’ll enjoy a peaceful setting with the benefit of easy access to everything you need.Step inside to find an updated eat-in kitchen that’s both functional, inviting and perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or preparing your favorite
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
72,283
Median Age
42
Population Density
35 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,426
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$89,685
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.5%
College Graduates
27.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.2%
% Population in Labor Force
60.7%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
25''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
82/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
88/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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