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5622 14 Avenue, Brooklyn, New York

$7,695,000

3,375 sqft
Mixed-use two-family home
5622 14 avenue, borough park, NY 11219
Potential to add sqft
Investment opportunity
Pets allowed
Pre-war
Elevator
Listing courtesy of Oxford Property Group

Brooklyn, New York

About Brooklyn

Brooklyn is a trendy and diverse borough known for its neighborly residents and buzzy food, fashion, and art scenes. The borough includes dozens of distinct neighborhoods and a multitude of cultural enclaves with strong identities.

The borough is lower density than neighboring Manhattan, but has an array of home types, from towering, glassy high-rises, to converted lofts, to historic brownstones, to single-family homes. Many residents have nearby access to parks,playgrounds, and other outdoor spaces.

The History of Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s land was home to native Lenape. The Dutch settlement of Breuckelen (from which the borough takes its name) was established in 1646. The area was conquered by the English who established Kings County, with borders approximately the same as the modern borough’s, in 1683. The Battle of Brooklyn in August 1776 was the first major battle of the Revolutionary War following the Declaration of Independence. Through the 19th century the area grew to be a sizable independent city - the third largest in the country - before being incorporated into New York City in 1898. The Brooklyn Bridge, the first connecting Brooklyn and Manhattan, was completed in 1883.

Brooklyn Demographics

Brooklyn is New York City’s most populous borough with 2.6 million residents. More than a third of borough residents were born outside the United States and half of residents (age 5 and over) speak a language other than English at home. Half or borough residents are White, a third are Black, and one-fifth are Hispanic or Latino.

How is Transportation in Brooklyn?

Transit service varies widely across the large borough. Downtown Brooklyn, Boerum Hill, Prospect Heights, and nearby neighborhoods have lots of subway options and quick commutes to the Financial District or many points further uptown. North Brooklyn residents are also close to Manhattan, but must squeeze into the notoriously crowded L Train. Several subway lines traverse the southern stretches of Brooklyn, but there are still large swaths without subway access. Bus service is vital for trips across the borough, or to areas not well served by subways. The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) and Belt Parkway loop the western and southern edges of the borough, but are notoriously snarled with traffic.

Is Brooklyn Bike-Friendly?

Biking is popular in Brooklyn. The borough’s gentle hills and mostly-quiet streets make it fairly easy to navigate by bike. The network of bike lanes has slowly expanded in recent years, but getting between neighborhoods can still require riding on busy streets or finding circuitous routes. Some of the most bike-friendly neighborhoods include:

Common Housing Types and Architecture You’ll Find in Brooklyn

Building types vary widely across the borough. New, high-rise buildings are most commonly found in downtown Brooklyn, Dumbo, and the Williamsburg waterfront, but new towers are increasingly popping up across the borough in neighborhoods farther from Manhattan. The section of the borough known as “Brownstone Brooklyn,” stretching from Cobble Hill and Park Slope up through Bed-Stuy, is where classic brownstone townhouses are most common. In the southern reaches of the borough, rowhouses, duplexes, and larger, standalone homes are more common.

Brooklyn Real Estate Trends

After rising steadily for nearly a decade, average home prices in the borough leveled off in 2019 and tipped downward in 2020. A boom in new, high-end construction brought many more choices for affluent buyers, and meant these properties are staying on the market longer. There are fewer properties available at the lower-cost end of the market. Buyers are choosing smaller units (including dense, efficient units in new buildings) and paying a premium for choice locales rather than seeking larger units. Studios and 1-bedrooms were nearly half of sales in 2019.

Median Listing Price in Brooklyn:

1 Bedroom:  $685,000

2 Bedroom:  $1,195,000

3 Bedroom:  $1,799,000

Median Listing Rent in Brooklyn:

Studio:  $2,205

1 Bedroom:  $2,500

2 Bedroom:  $2,700

3 Bedroom: $3,000

Most Expensive Neighborhoods to Buy in Brooklyn:

Growing demand for Brooklyn real estates has led to price spikes in neighborhoods throughout the borough and fueled tons of new construction. DUMBO, a small neighborhood with towering views from new buildings, leads the price ranking. Other top-price neighborhoods have limited supply and steep competition for historic brownstones and rowhouses. The highest median sale prices are in:

Most Expensive Neighborhoods to Rent in Brooklyn:

The most expensive neighborhoods for Brooklyn renters are all concentrated in the area in and around Downtown Brooklyn. This area has easy transportation access to Manhattan and combines historic neighborhoods and towering new development. The highest median asking rents are in:

Most Affordable Neighborhoods to Buy in Brooklyn:

Brooklyn’s most affordable neighborhoods for buyers are also some of the furthest from Manhattan. The southern and eastern stretches of the borough feature more modest homes on much-less-expensive real estate. The lowest median sale prices are in:

Most Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Brooklyn:

A large patch of southern Brooklyn boasts most of the lowest-cost neighborhoods for renters. This area from Borough Park to Gravesend to Bath Beach has numerous, more-affordable apartments and homes.

How Safe is Brooklyn?

As with the rest of New York City, crime rates in Brooklyn have plummeted in recent decades and the borough is one of the safest urban areas in the country. The level of crime is generally low across the borough, but the number of reported incidents (per neighborhood population) still varies widely between neighborhoods. Keep in mind that the level of policing and number of arrests vary in different New York City neighborhoods (and Black and Hispanic New Yorkers are disproportionately likely to face arrest). The number of reported crime incidents may not equate to the level of danger felt by residents in a neighborhood.

Safest Neighborhoods in Brooklyn:

The neighborhoods with the fewest reported crimes (per neighborhood population) are:

Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in Brooklyn:

The neighborhoods with the most reported crimes (per neighborhood population) are:

What are the Best Schools in Brooklyn?

Brooklyn has many neighborhood schools that receive top marks for student achievement and progress. Additionally, many charter schools in neighborhoods across the borough are a promising option for students.

Top 10 Elementary Schools in Brooklyn:

  1. P.S. 105 The Blythebourne, 1031 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY

  2. P.S. 107 John W Kimball, 1301 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

  3. P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence, 825 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

  4. P.S. 321 William Penn, 180 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

  5. P.S. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars, 1664 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

  6. Success Academy Bed-Stuy, 211 Throop Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

  7. Success Academy Williamsburg, 183 South 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY

  8. Success Academy Charter School, 790 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY

  9. Success Academy Bensonhurst, 99 Avenue P, Brooklyn, NY

  10. Success Academy Bergen Beach, 1420 East 68 Street, Brooklyn, NY

Top 5 High Schools in Brooklyn:

  1. Brooklyn Technical High School, 29 Fort Greene Place, Brooklyn, NY

  2. Brooklyn Latin School, 223 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

  3. Brooklyn College Academy, 350 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

  4. Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences, 1830 Shore Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY

  5. Bedford Academy High School, 1119 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Top 3 School Districts Brooklyn:

  1. District #20 - Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Borough Park, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach

  2. District #22 - Flatbush, Flatlands, Sheepshead Bay, Manhattan Beach, Gerritsen Beach, Marine Park, Mill Basin, Bergen Beach

  3. District #15 - Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, Carroll Gardens, Red Hook, Gowanus, Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Sunset Park

What are the Most Popular Areas in Brooklyn?

Brooklyn has become known for its inventive and laid-back dining scene. Hot restaurants dot Bushwick, Greenpoint, Fort Greene, Cobble Hill, Crown Heights, and many other neighborhoods. Many Brooklyn eaters seek out the best slice of pizza, whether that’s at Di Fara, Lucali, Totonno, Emily, Roberta’s, or your best neighborhood slice spot. Prospect Park is a popular spot for social picnics, biking, fishing, and outdoor concerts at the Bandshell. Brooklyn Bridge Park and the Brooklyn Heights Promenade compete for the best views of New York Harbor. No summer is complete without a trip to Coney Island to walk the boardwalk, ride the Cyclone, and have a Nathan’s hot dog.

Popular Neighborhoods in Brooklyn:

Brooklyn is a borough of neighborhoods and each area has its own unique culture and highlights. Borough residents may find much of what they need within their own neighborhood, or travel to nearby hot spots. Many homeseekers are looking for places in:

What Are the Best Parks in Brooklyn?

Brooklyn is home to great outdoor spaces, from the wilds of Prospect Park to the shores of Coney Island, to the numerous neighborhood parks and playgrounds. Brooklyn residents flock to parks and recreation areas for exercise, concerts, picnics, parties, and all sorts of other events. Some of the most popular spots are:

  • Prospect Park

  • Brooklyn Botanic Garden

  • Domino Park

  • Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk

  • Brooklyn Bridge Park

  • McCarren Park

  • Sunset Park

Popular Neighborhoods
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