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A working-class neighborhood with a legendary skyline
Stepping off the subway at Coney Island, one is immediately transported to a bygone era. With its 3-mile beach, kitschy boardwalk and vintage amusement park, it’s hard to believe it’s still Brooklyn. Despite its near-fabled, cinematic rapport, Coney Island has always been a blue-collar, working-class neighborhood. Millions of annual visitors may flock to its shores, but this peninsula dubbed “The People’s Playground” is more than just a thoroughfare, with over 55,000 year-round residents who call it home. “The neighborhood is definitely changing. There’s a crane on every corner with a lot of rezoning and rumors about the casino coming. But it still has that Coney Island feel,” Mark Martov, a licensed real estate salesperson at Corcoran Group. “It’s like stepping out of a time machine to 100 years ago, with Nathan’s and the arcades mixed with a ton of new rentals and developments,” he says.
Ocean Drive is where Coney Island's luxury apartments can be found.
Pat Auletta Steeplechase Pier Coney Island is a good place for sunset fishing.
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Multifamily townhomes, postwar duplexes and high-rises
The current sales market features high-rise co-ops, multifamily or single-family townhomes, and a few condos. A one-bedroom co-op can sell for $289,000, but the median price is closer to $335,000. Two-bedroom co-ops average $389,000. Condos, especially units with oceanfront balconies, are priced higher, between $500,000 and $650,000. Single-family houses and townhomes, especially along Neptune Avenue and Seagate Avenue, go for anywhere between $688,000 to $1.8 million. New luxury apartments and mixed-income properties can be found along Surf Avenue as well as several NYCHA (public housing) buildings between 25th and 36th Streets.
Coney Island is a diverse community and lively atmosphere.
Cone Island is well known for its boardwalk, amusement park, and beach.
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Historical amusement park and beach district
It’s impossible to talk about Coney Island without mentioning its 2.7-mile-long boardwalk and Luna Park. Over a century old, Luna Park is one of America’s most iconic amusement parks. Its famous wooden roller coaster, the Cyclone, is still in operation today. The New York Aquarium is also a local favorite and one of the oldest in the country. The park and beach are open in the summer months, but during off-season, residents still walk the boardwalk and shoreline. Several parks and playgrounds, including Asser Levy Park, are nearby, as well as the minor league baseball stadium, Maimonides Park. To the north, Kaiser Park has tennis courts, and Coney Island Creek Park offers a rustic, waterfront reprieve for residents.
The historic Cyclone roller coaster dominates Coney Island's skyline.
Families enjoy vibrant rides at Coney Island's iconic Luna Park.
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Local bands entertain at Coney Island Brewery's lively music nights.
Year-round events and fantastical parades
From pop-up sideshows and film festivals, to concerts and burlesque shows, the district is teeming with quirky ongoings nearly every week. Perhaps one of the biggest, the annual Mermaid Parade is an aquatic spectacle that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to revel in creative costumes. The July Fourth Fireworks show and world-famous Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest are also popular. On New Year’s Day, hundreds gather for the annual Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge.
Limited dining options with seasonal fare along the boardwalk
Coney Island doesn’t have the worldly gastronomy scene like other parts of Brooklyn. There are fast-food chains like White Castle and Nathan’s Famous, and food trucks like Habibi Moroccan Halal Food, but most of the current dining is seasonal. Locals order seafood at Paul’s Daughter and Italian fare at Gargiulo’s. Ruby's Bar & Grill is great for people-watching over a beer during high-season. Along Mermaid Avenue, residents can find necessary goods from small hardware stores, local markets and bodegas. Two Key Food supermarkets are found along Neptune Avenue.
Enjoy a classic Nathan's Hot Dog at Coney Island's lively boardwalk.
Relax at Ruby's Bar and Grill, a Coney Island boardwalk classic.
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Several public schools, some top-rated
P.S. 100 The Coney Island Elementary School earns a B-plus from Niche and I.S. 239 Mark Twain for the Gifted and Talented, a middle school with an A-rating, has excellent arts, music, and science programs. The B-rated Abraham Lincoln High School is also in the neighborhood.
Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented is located in Coney Island.
K410 Abraham Lincoln High School in Coney Island has its students strive for excellence.
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Transportation
Access the D, F, N and Q at Coney Island–Stillwell Avenue station or the F and Q at West 8th Street. Several buses, including the B36, B64 and B74 serve the area.
The NYC Transit Complex at Coney Island is one of the largest transportation systems in the U.S.
Coney Island station is always very busy.
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Important things to know
Potential plans for building a large casino and entertainment complex have been stalled due to reproach from community leaders. Those backing the casino say it will help with revitalization and economic development, but many locals are opposed to it, citing congestion, traffic and displacement in a predominantly low-income area. “It’s a mixed response from locals, from both old-timers and gentrifiers who want the neighborhood to stay the way it is,” says Martov. Several new residential complexes are also being built, which will increase affordable and mixed-income housing, and also transform the neighborhood’s existing landscape.
New York Aquarium located in Coney Island is the oldest operating aquarium in the United States.
Coney Island's Brooklyn Beach Shop is your go-to destination for beach gear.
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Parks in this Area
Asser Levy Park
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Luna Park Playground
Basketball
Playground
Century Playground
Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Seaside Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Amphitheater
Kaiser Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Fishing
Homecrest Playground
Trails
Playground
Waterpark
Transit
Airport
John F Kennedy International
24 min drive
Subway
Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue
Subway
Neptune Avenue
Subway
West 8 Street-New York Aquarium
Bus
W 37 St & Mermaid Av
Bus
Surf Av & W 37 St
Bus
W 37 St & Canal Av
Bus
West 20 St & Mermaid Av
Bus
Surf Av & W 21 St
Bus
Stillwell Av & Neptune Av
Bus
W 17 St & Neptune Av
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Coney Island
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Coney Island Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Coney Island, Brooklyn sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Coney Island, Brooklyn over the last 12 months is $385,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
One of the most sought-after co-op complexes in South Brooklyn, Trump Village West! This bright and extra spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit is on the 2nd floor of a modern high-rise building. It has a southern exposure that always makes the unit naturally sunlit. The kitchen features a dining area right adjacent to it. Beautiful wooden laminate floors throughout the apartment. There is plenty of
Stunning 2-Bedroom Apartment with balcony and direct magnificent ocean-view and historical Coney Island from the 22nd floor!Experience elevated coastal living in this fully renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment located on the 22nd floor of one of the most sought-after complexes in South Brooklyn. Boasting breathtaking panoramic ocean views, this unit combines modern elegance with
Extremely bright 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath apartment on the 15th floor with a large terrace at the Trump Village Section 4 complex. 1,100 sqft. Maint. $1,226/month (includes gas and electricity). Excellent layout and amazing condition, with amazing ocean views in an excellent building! Asking $489,000. A truly Rare Opportunity!!! This is the largest and the most desirable, corner two-bedroom line in
Welcome to the new Shorecrest Towers in the heart of Brighton Beach. A reinvention of a South Brooklyn icon, this classic brick, two-building complex offers no fee, no security deposit studio-to-three-bedroom apartments with Atlantic Ocean views. Just two blocks from the beach and close to the B/Q trains, residents can enjoy more than just the view! Each apartment interior has been updated with
*APPLICATION FEES APPLY.*BOARD APPROVAL.Welcome to this stunning, fully renovated 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom condo in the heart of Brighton Beach, located in the sought-after Brightwater Towers. This sun-drenched, open-plan residence offers modern living with every detail thoughtfully designed for comfort and style.Enter inside to find spacious bedrooms with custom closets,
1515 Surf is a premier residential building that seamlessly blends modern luxury with the vibrant, iconic spirit of Coney Island. Located steps from the famous boardwalk and beachfront, the building offers residents an unparalleled living experience with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Manhattan skyline, the Verrazano Bridge, and the historic amusement park.The 100% electric
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
46,112
Median Age
49
Population Density
58 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
30.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$35,444
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$58,902
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35%
Advanced Degrees
16.8%
% Population in Labor Force
42.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
69/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
88/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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