Gerritsen Beach

Brooklyn, NY

Gerritsen Beach - Brooklyn, NY

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

3.7 (11 Reviews)

Savor coastal charm and a strong sense of community

Coastal • Urban • Close-Knit • Active • Family-Friendly • Charming • Quaint •

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

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Reviews of Gerritsen Beach - Brooklyn, NY

Niche Reviews

3.7 11 Reviews

Current Resident

11 months 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 4 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

6 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review

Small neighborhood with lots of friendly neighbors! I feel very safe walking around, no matter what time you are out.

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