Mill Basin
Brooklyn, NY
Mill Basin - Brooklyn, NY
Area Guide
Located along Jamaica Bay 12 miles from midtown Manhattan, the waterfront area of Mill Basin feels more like an elegant neighborhood in the Hamptons than hip Brooklyn. Sprawling mansions with fairytale turrets and two-story porticos sit beside the post-war bungalows and Italian grocers that once defined the area. The small peninsula attracts boating enthusiasts from the metro area, and most homes along the water have private docks. However, renters can find surprisingly good deals, particularly if they look north toward Flatlands.
Life in Mill Basin offers simple pleasures. The peninsula itself is almost entirely residential, creating a sheltered alcove where kids ride bikes and fishermen cast off for bass and bluefish. Lindower Park plays host to pickup games of baseball and basketball. For daily errands, residents head inland to Avenue U and Ralph Avenue. The Mill Basin Kosher Delicatessen serves favorite local comfort food like hot dogs and knishes, making the diner-style booths and tables a great bet for weekend lunches.
Transportation
Very Walkable
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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Excellent Transit
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You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
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 Mill Basin - Brooklyn, NY
Current Resident
7 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review
Mill Basin is a quiet neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY that is close to Kings Plaza Mall for convenience, but has a suburban feel to it.
Niche User
8 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review
It is clean and a nice community
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Marine Park
- Canarsie Park
- Betsy Head Memorial Playground
- Fresh Creek Park
- Linden Playground
Military Bases
Airports
- John F Kennedy International
- Laguardia
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