Name: Zip Code 11228
Address: Brooklyn

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 11228 offers a well-connected environment with numerous public transit options, including a nearby subway station and multiple bus lines, making commuting straightforward. With access to highways close by, traveling to other areas is convenient. Residents benefit from a variety of grocery stores, specialty shops, and over 50 restaurants and cafes, particularly around Fort Hamilton Parkway and Bay Ridge Avenue, providing many dining and shopping choices. The neighborhood features about ten inviting green spaces like McKinley Park and enjoys ample tree canopy coverage, contributing to a pleasant outdoor atmosphere. Housing primarily consists of duplexes and townhouses dating from the pre-1960s era, offering mostly two and three-bedroom options.

Characteristics

Transportation

This postal code does not demand driving because various other modes of transportation are accessible. Zip Code 11228 will draw people who appreciate living in a compact area as it is very pedestrian-friendly; most common errands can be run without the use of a vehicle, and many businesses are especially close by. It is also convenient to commute by bicycle in this postal code. The very good public transit infrastructure makes transit a viable option for many people. Rapid transit stations, including Fort Hamilton Pkwy, 71 St and 8 Av with access to the Broadway Express, Broadway Local and 6 Avenue Express, are not very far-removed from the bulk of residences in the postal code. The postal code is served by approximately 20 bus lines, and bus stops are generally around the corner. On the other hand, driving is a sometimes poor medium of transportation in this postal code. Nonetheless, many real estate listings are a short car ride from the nearest highway, such as Gowanus Expy.

Services

It is a very short trip to get to both primary and secondary schools from most houses for sale in Zip Code 11228. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. When it comes to food, a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short pedestrian trip away in Zip Code 11228. Fort Hamilton Pkwy is among the best streets for groceries. In addition, thanks to over 700 restaurants and over 50 coffee shops, this postal code is a great place in which to eat out. It is also very easy to get to a number of clothing stores without a car, for example on 86th Street.

Character

Zip Code 11228 is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this area. Finding things to do in this area is very easy. Despite the fact that there is a narrow selection of entertainment venues, there are a very large number of people around most of the time, and places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the postal code. Zip Code 11228 is fairly good for those who prefer a quiet atmosphere, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue, although there are still several louder sections, especially closer to the railway line or Gowanus Expy. Greenery is reasonably prominent in this area; there are over 50 parks close by for residents to enjoy, like Dyker Beach Park and Shore Road Park, which makes it very easy to get to them. Moreover, residents will find that the tree canopy coverage for a large number of streets is good.

Car friendly4.6

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly5.8

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 friendly8.8

Near at least one subway line and/or other frequent transit routes

Restaurants9.0

Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries9.6

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping9.4

Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes9.4

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Quiet7.2

Few sources of noise nearby