Name: Zip Code 11204
Address: Brooklyn

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 11204 offers excellent connectivity with multiple rapid transit stations on four subway lines and nearby bus routes. Its reasonably flat terrain provides convenient cycling options throughout the area. Residents have easy access to a large variety of grocery stores, including specialty shops, as well as over 100 restaurants and several coffee shops. Both public and private schools are situated nearby, providing ample educational resources. The neighborhood features abundant greenery, with numerous tree-lined streets and convenient green spaces. Housing options range from duplexes to small and large apartment buildings and townhouses, offering diverse unit sizes that accommodate different preferences and needs.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 11204 is a great area when it comes to traveling without driving. The public transit infrastructure in Zip Code 11204 is excellent. For example, rapid transit stations, including 50 St, 71 St and 62 St on the Queens Blvd Express/ 6 Av Local, Broadway Express, Brooklyn F Express, Brooklyn-Queens Crosstown, Broadway Local and 6 Avenue Express, are not very far away from the greater part of houses in the postal code. The postal code is served by about 20 bus lines, and it is very convenient to reach a nearby bus stop from most properties. Most houses for sale in this area are located in areas that are also particularly conducive to those who get around as pedestrians; most common errands can be run without a car, and a very large number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Cycling is easy in Zip Code 11204 because there are few hills to challenge cyclists.

Services

It is very easy to access both a general and a specialty grocery store without the use of a car from most homes for sale in Zip Code 11204. Furthermore, there are over 700 restaurants and over 50 cafes to enjoy in this postal code. It is also very easy to access a selection of clothing stores as a pedestrian, for instance along 16th Avenue. When it comes to education, residents will appreciate that no matter where their property is located in Zip Code 11204, both primary and secondary schools are close by. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a postal code, Zip Code 11204 is a reasonably good option. Zip Code 11204 is quiet overall, as the streets are calm, although that is not the case near one of the railway lines. The greenery in this area is reasonably prominent; public green spaces, like Bensonhurst Park, are especially well-spread out and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to check out, making them easy to reach from a lot of locations in the postal code. Residents will also find that the majority of streets have good tree coverage. Lastly, this postal code has many areas for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Even though there are few nearby entertainment venues, there are very often masses of people around, and with its about 30 nightlife venues, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located very close by. Main streets, including Cristoforo Colombo Boulevard, are wonderful for those who like going out.

Car friendly3.0

Some arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are likely

Cycling friendly6.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly10.0

Exceptional number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost always practical

Transit friendly9.4

Near a wide variety of subway lines and/or other frequent transit routes

Restaurants9.2

Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries9.8

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping10.0

Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes9.8

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Quiet5.4

Some sources of noise nearby