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A diverse neighborhood with creativity and spirit
Located between Bay Ridge and Park Slope, Sunset Park can feel like an odyssey from Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan. Its relatively obscure location has kept rents low for many years. However, that is slowly changing as the neighborhood has become increasingly popular with a new wave of young people moving in to work, create, and live near Industry City. This business hub draws hipster crowds with Smorgasburg, The Brooklyn Flea, artisan shops, tech conferences, galleries and rooftop movie screenings. “Sunset Park is a diverse neighborhood; a melting-pot flavor and culture,” Kurt Vikki, licensed real estate broker at Compass with over a decade of sales in the neighborhood and former policeman at Sunset Park’s 72nd Precinct. “There is a large Hispanic community on 4th Avenue and Chinatown on 8th Avenue. In recent years, the neighborhood has changed because buyers from Downtown Brooklyn are coming to Sunset Park for lower than Park Slope.”
Sunset Park has become increasingly popular with a new wave of young people moving in.
Industry City draws hipster crowds with artisan shops, tech conferences and galleries.
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Industry City’s bustling innovation capital
Spanning 35 acres on Sunset Park’s waterfront, Industry City comprises 16 buildings built on repurposed industrial space. Formerly a manufacturing and distribution hub established in the 1890s, Bush Terminal underwent a $450 million redevelopment to support burgeoning engineering, design, manufacturing and production businesses. Today, the creative campus has over 8,500 workers across more than 550 businesses, ranging from startups and entrepreneurs to corporate enterprises with 55 plus eateries and retailers. Industry City’s shared spaces – Innovation Alley, The Courtyards and The Landing – connect the community with programming and immersive experiences across the grounds.
Bush Terminal has over 8,500 workers across more than 550 businesses.
Spanning 35 acres on Sunset Park’s waterfront, Industry City comprises 16 buildings.
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Small businesses and one-of-a-kind food experiences, including Ends Meat
Small businesses are the lifeblood of Sunset Park. Main business corridors run along 4th, 5th, 7th and 8th Avenues, featuring niche grocery stores, big names and mom-and-pop shops that have been in business for decades. Numerous restaurants mainly focus on Asian food, like Bamboo Garden and East Harbor Seafood Place, as well as Hispanic cuisines, such as Tacos El Bronco and La Flor De Izucar Café. For those needing a trendier shopping experience, Industry City offers brand name and luxury stores, as well as unique culinary experiences in their one-of-a-kind food hall, including Ends Meat, Little Shop of Soil, Colson Patisserie, abc carpet & home outlet and NYC's first sake brewery Brooklyn Kura. For groceries, residents can pop into big names like Costco, Key Foods, C-Town or City Fresh.
Small businesses are the lifeblood of Sunset Park.
Industry City offers unique culinary experiences like Ends Meat.
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The last “affordable” frontier in Brooklyn
"Sunset Park is mainly residential with primarily multifamily family townhouses and some condos and co-ops sprinkled in," says Vikki. With a median sales price of $1.2 million, there's a lot of possibility for first-time buyers and those looking for a good deal. There are affordable outliers, where buyers could snatch up a studio for approximately $350,000. On the high end, for about $4 million, there are row houses with more than 10 bedrooms between 5,000 to 7,000 square feet. Most real estate resides in prewar buildings with original details such as pocket doors, tin ceilings, decorative fireplaces and crown moldings. There are a few new developments and conversions, such as 4016 7th Ave and 832 40th Street, but they tend to be small-scale projects with only a handful of units. As typical in Manhattan, the avenues are predominantly business districts, while the cross streets offer a residential neighborhood feel.
Sunset Park is mainly residential multifamily family townhouses and some condos.
In Sunset Park there's a lot of possibilities for first-time buyers.
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The best views of Manhattan from Green-Wood Cemetary
Located in the neighborhood that bears its name, Sunset Park is a lush expense of green with an enormous Art Deco-style swimming pool, friendly pedestrian walkways, sand volleyball court and recreation center. Nearby Green-Wood Cemetary offers unobstructed views of New York Harbor, Manhattan, and the Statue of Liberty from Battle Peak – the highest natural point in Brooklyn, 216 feet above sea level. Both parks offer the community visual and performing arts programming, educational resources and even death education.
Sunset Park is a lush expense of green with a swimming pool.
The highest natural point in Brooklyn offers unobstructed views of New York Harbor, Manhattan.
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19 schools, including NYU partnership school Sunset Park High
Located in District No. 15, Sunset Park is home to 19 schools, including public and private options — most located conveniently on 4th Avenue for easy access to the subway. Niche B-rated Sunset Park High School, the only NYU partnership school in Brooklyn, offers learning communities in business and entrepreneurship, health and human services and visual and performing arts. For grades pre-K through middle school, Niche B-rated PS 169 Sunset Park offers dual language enrichment programs in Spanish and Mandarin.
Located in District 15, Sunset Park is home to 19 schools, including public and private options.
Niche B-rated Sunset Park High School offers visual and performing arts.
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Bus and ferry access compensate for limited subway lines
With express and local D, N and R trains, 36th Street is the only subway station in Sunset Park. During peak hours, W and Q trains serve the station. Fortunately, 10 different bus lines provide access to and from Sunset Park. For those with access to the ferry, the NYC Ferry's South Brooklyn and Rockaway routes stop at the Grand Army Plaza/Sunset Park landing.
For those with access to the NYC ferry routes stop at the Grand Army Plaza/Sunset Park landing.
With express and local D, N and R trains, 36th Street is the only subway station in Sunset Park.
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Parks in this Area
Sunset Park
Basketball
Dog Park
Pool
Rainbow Playground
Basketball
Playground
Martin Luther Playground
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Pena Herrera Playground
Basketball
Playground
John Allen Payne Playground
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Transit
Airport
Laguardia
27 min drive
Subway
59 Street (N,R Line)
Subway
53 Street
Subway
45 Street
Bus
55 St & 2 Av
Bus
8 Av & 40 St
Bus
5 Av & 42 St
Bus
52 St & 2 Av
Bus
8 Av & 52 St
Bus
5 Av & 56 St
Bus
5 Av & 52 St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sunset Park
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sunset Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sunset Park, Brooklyn sell after 96 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Sunset Park, Brooklyn over the last 12 months is $570,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to this fabulous one bedroom corner unit on the 11th floor of a high rise building (1990), this condo unit comes with its own balcony and has beautiful water and city views, lots of windows, great kitchen with a peninsula, great closet space, young A/C and boiler unit, SS appliances. HOA fee is $377/mo. and RE tax is $4,397/yr. This building is located on the border of Sunset Park
4015 7th Ave #12, Sunset Home Association LIGHT, BRIGHT AND CHEAPER THAN RENTING!! CHECK OUT THE MAINTENANCE! This spacious 2-bedroom charmer has generously-sized rooms, 10-ft ceilings and sunshine streaming in from six oversized, south-facing windows! Enjoy dazzling light and peaceful, green views all day long. The sweet eat-in kitchen features a butler's pantry, the
Space, Location, Charm and Character await you at 759 42nd Street #12. Welcome Home ! Located on the 2nd floor - this pre-war unit is bright and airy. Enter into the long hallway that leads to your large Dining Room. To the right vintage french doors open into your living room, bright and airy this is true living space. Windowed eat in kitchen has two entrances - the dining room
GREAT FOR INVESTOR/USER - "Can be Delivered Vacant" Sunset Park large 2 family home with 17 rooms 10 bedrooms. High income producer $97800 income.Near all shopping & transportation.
Welcome to this 2 family house located in the desirable neighborhood of Sunset Park. This home features three stories above ground, as well as a basement for additional living space or storage.Inside, the home boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, The open floor plan creates a welcoming environment for family and guests alike.The outdoor space is equally impressive, with large back
Your perfect urban retreat awaits in this flawless one-bedroom, one-bathroom home featuring modern interiors, wide-open views and an ideal location in a full-service, amenity-rich condominium in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Inside this nearly 750-square-foot contemporary home, ceilings rise 9.5 feet tall over hardwood floors and walls of windows capturing Eastern sunlight and high-floor
A store located in the heart of Sunset Park, one of the busiest areas in Brooklyn. It is great for any kind of business. 3% rent increase after first year, 3 month deposit, 1st month rent, 1 month broker fee.
Converted Two bedroom One bath.Location, Location, Location. Hawthorne is a Condop. No board interview. Come view this spacious one bedroom, currently configured with additional bedroom or office. Recently renovated kitchen, has granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and dishwasher. The apartment has hardwood floors throughout and abundant Elfa equipped closet space. North Facing
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
80,669
Median Age
37
Population Density
74 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,595
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$79,124
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
58.5%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
22.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8%
% Population in Labor Force
65.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
76/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
87/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
93/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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