Gerritsen Beach
Brooklyn, NY
Gerritsen Beach - Brooklyn, NY
Area Guide
Savor coastal charm and a strong sense of community
Located between Sheepshead Bay and Marine Park, Gerritsen Beach is a charming neighborhood tucked away on a peninsula in south Brooklyn. Often compared to a New England fishing village, Gerritsen Beach is brimming with old-fashioned homes clustered along narrow streets.
Gerritsen Beach is known for its close-knit community, which comes together for a wide variety of events, such as street fairs, blocks parties, and more. Recreational opportunities abound in Gerritsen Beach as well, with plenty of options for fishing, boating, and swimming. The many exciting attractions of Coney Island are also within minutes of Gerritsen Beach, including Luna Park, the New York Aquarium, and the Coney Island Beach and Boardwalk.
Transportation
Very Walkable
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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Reviews of Gerritsen Beach - Brooklyn, NY
Current Resident
1 years ago•Niche Review
I have recently moved to the Gerritsen Beach area and I am enjoying my time here. There is a nice beach at the end of the street and a playground near that my siblings enjoy going to. The only thing that I would say is a con would be when the weather gets bad it is so loud since we are closer to the water, I do not know how it is further up. Overall, it is a nice and safe neighborhood.
Current Resident
2 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review
Gerritsen Beach is a neighborhood that is a safe area to raise children. The community is very friendly and people can walk around freely there without having to be scared. There is an elementary school here and the teachers are all nice. There aren't many stores around but u can get the necessary items in walking distance.
Current Resident
7 years ago•Niche Review
Small neighborhood with lots of friendly neighbors! I feel very safe walking around, no matter what time you are out.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Marine Park
- New York Aquarium
- Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk
- Asser Levy Park
- Canarsie Park
Transit / Subway
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Airports
- John F Kennedy International
- Laguardia
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.