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Key metrics and insights for homebuyers and sellers evaluating Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY 11212.
How far is Brownsville from New York City by train?
From East New York Station on the LIRR City Terminal Zone, scheduled weekday AM-peak service takes about 32 minutes to Penn Station, 32 minutes to Grand Central Madison, 11 minutes to Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn (MTA LIRR timetable data).
Is Brownsville walkable?
Brownsville has a Walk Score of 75 out of 100, which Walk Score rates "Very Walkable", and a Transit Score of 100 out of 100.
Nearby Long Island Rail Road stations and typical weekday AM-peak travel times to the Manhattan and Brooklyn terminals. Many Brownsville residents use whichever station best fits their branch and schedule.
AM-peak travel times on scheduled LIRR service to Penn Station, Grand Central Madison, and Atlantic Terminal (Brooklyn). Based on MTA LIRR public timetable data.
Brownsville Market Data
Current market conditions and pricing trends for Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY.
Recorded sales from October 10, 2025 through June 4, 2026. Source: NYC DOF recorded deeds (rolling + annualized, trailing 12mo). Based on 64 recorded sales — every sale in the public record, including homes never listed with a broker. These figures cover Brownsville as the City records it on each deed, not the surrounding ZIP. What the deed record cannot show is the listing side: days on market, asking prices and inventory come from an MLS, and Brooklyn homes are listed on one we do not carry yet.
What This Means for Sellers
Pricing strategy is the variable you control in Brownsville regardless of which way the wider market is leaning. Overpriced homes sit and get chased down with reductions; correctly priced ones still move. The comparables for your specific home — not a headline about the market — are what set the right number, and that is where having an agent who understands both the legal and market dynamics becomes critical.
What This Means for Buyers
Come pre-approved and judge each home in Brownsville on its own comparables. Conditions vary by price band and by street, so the useful read comes from the specific property and what has actually closed near it — not from a single label for the town.
Flood informationBrownsville: FEMA flood dataMedian NFIP cost, single-family homes, ZIP 11212: $480 a year (Aug 2026)
Based on 6 policies, a small sample.
Median yearly cost by FEMA zone: moderate- to low-risk zones (X, B, C) $480 (6 policies, small sample).
Cost trend, Brooklyn
Median yearly cost of single-family NFIP policies taking effect each month.
In Brooklyn, the typical monthly median yearly cost of single-family NFIP policies taking effect in June through August 2026 was $1,120, 4% higher than the typical month in June through August 2025 ($1,080). Based on 1,031 and 1,080 policies.
FEMA flood-loss ratings
FEMA's National Risk Index rates each census tract's expected yearly losses from flooding against every census tract in the country. For the 14 census tracts in the Brownsville neighborhood tabulation area (NYC):
Coastal flooding
- No expected annual losses 14
Inland flooding (heavy rain, streams)
- Relatively Low 1
- Very Low 13
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Look up the FEMA flood zone for any address: FEMA Flood Map Service Center · NYC Flood Hazard Mapper · FloodHelpNY · FloodSmart (FEMA).
Flood data for Brooklyn: costs by ZIP, trend and FEMA ratings →Calculated from FEMA policy data (as of Sep 8, 2026) and FEMA's NFIP residential penetration rates; ratings are FEMA's own labels from the National Risk Index (December 2025). Yearly cost is premium plus FEMA fees, single-family NFIP policies only; the insured share is residential NFIP contracts as a share of all residential buildings. Private flood insurance is not included. Not a flood-zone determination, insurance advice or a quote. Each building is priced individually.
What It's Like Living in Brownsville
Brownsville is one of Brooklyn's most established residential communities, offering a distinctive blend of suburban character and metropolitan accessibility. Located in the 11212 zip code, the community is served by the New York City Department Of Education.
With a median home price of $625,000, Brownsville pairs an established housing stock with direct access to New York City. The commute to Manhattan averages approximately 32 min via the Long Island Rail Road.
Joseph's Insider Guide to Brownsville
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Is Brownsville a good place to live for commuters?
The LIRR connects Brownsville to Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in approximately 32 min, and the neighborhood carries a transit score of 100/100. Peak express service, station parking and walk-to-station distance vary by address, and those three factors decide what a commute actually looks like day to day.
Is now a good time to buy or sell in Brownsville?
Conditions in Brownsville are best read from the numbers themselves. Prices have moved +6.8% year-over-year. Timing decisions depend on your specific situation — contact Joseph for a no-cost strategy session tailored to your property and goals.
What makes Brownsville different from other Brooklyn communities?
Brownsville is a long-established community served by the New York City Department Of Education. Prices and activity vary by property type, school district, condition and price band; the figures above show where this market stands now.
What should buyers know before making an offer in Brownsville?
School district boundaries in Brownsville often run street by street — two blocks can mean a different school zone, so confirming a home's exact attendance zone before you make an offer matters. As an Associate Broker who is also an attorney, Joseph reads title and contract details differently than most agents — and when the facts of a deal are in front of him, he knows what's worth asking about. (Not a substitute for your own attorney's representation.)
Is Brownsville walkable for everyday living?
Brownsville has a Walk Score of 75/100, measured at a single point near the centre of Brownsville. Walkability varies street by street, so check the score for a specific address; the LIRR provides Manhattan access in approximately 32 min.
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Schools in Brownsville, NY
Brownsville is served by the New York City Department Of Education. Attendance zones in New York City are assigned street by street, so a Brownsville mailing address does not by itself determine which school a home is zoned for.
Individual school assignments in New York City Department Of Education are made street by street. Contact the district for building assignments, or ask us to confirm the zone for a specific address.
Brownsville Schools — Frequently Asked Questions
What school district serves Brownsville?
Brownsville is served by the New York City Department Of Education. District boundaries in New York City often run street by street, so we confirm the district and attendance zone for a specific address before you make an offer.
School district boundaries in New York City often run street by street, so a Brownsville mailing address doesn't guarantee a given school. We confirm a home's exact attendance zone before you make an offer.
Brownsville on the Map
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Homes for Sale in Brownsville, NY
Browse current properties for sale in Brownsville. New listings appear here as soon as they hit the MLS.
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Recent comparable sales provide context for current market values. For a detailed analysis of your property, request a complimentary CMA.
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Why work with Joseph DeVito to buy or sell in Brownsville?
Joseph DeVito is a New York Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker and a New York attorney. He does not act as both broker and attorney on the same transaction: here he acts as a real estate broker only, and he is not your attorney. Real estate services provided through Keller Williams Realty Greater Nassau are not legal representation. Everything on this site is general information for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice, it creates no attorney-client relationship, and it should not be relied on as legal advice — for advice about your own situation, consult your own attorney.
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