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Key metrics and insights for homebuyers and sellers evaluating Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn, NY 11229.
How far is Gerritsen Beach 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 Gerritsen Beach walkable?
Gerritsen Beach has a Walk Score of 51 out of 100, which Walk Score rates "Somewhat Walkable", and a Transit Score of 54 out of 100.
Nearby Long Island Rail Road stations and typical weekday AM-peak travel times to the Manhattan and Brooklyn terminals. Many Gerritsen Beach 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.
Gerritsen Beach Market Data
Current market conditions and pricing trends for Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn, NY.
Too small a sample to be statistically stable — the 2–3 family homes (9) figure rests on fewer than 10 recorded sales, so a single sale moves the median substantially. Treat it as a starting point rather than a market reading.
Recorded sales from October 24, 2025 through June 24, 2026. Source: NYC DOF recorded deeds (rolling + annualized, trailing 12mo). Based on 44 recorded sales — every sale in the public record, including homes never listed with a broker. These figures cover Gerritsen Beach 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 Gerritsen Beach 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 Gerritsen Beach 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 informationGerritsen Beach: FEMA flood dataMedian NFIP cost, single-family homes, ZIP 11229: $1,370 a year (Aug 2026)
Median yearly cost by FEMA zone: high-risk A zones $1,900 (313 policies); moderate- to low-risk zones (X, B, C) $1,200 (358 policies).
Cost trend, ZIP 11229
Median yearly cost of single-family NFIP policies taking effect each month.
In ZIP 11229, the typical monthly median yearly cost of single-family NFIP policies taking effect in June through August 2026 was $1,400, 17% higher than the typical month in June through August 2025 ($1,200). Based on 183 and 193 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 20 census tracts in the Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Gerritsen Beach neighborhood tabulation area (NYC):
Coastal flooding
- Relatively Moderate 6
- Relatively Low 5
- Very Low 1
- No expected annual losses 8
Inland flooding (heavy rain, streams)
- Relatively Low 8
- Very Low 12
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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 Gerritsen Beach
Gerritsen Beach is one of Brooklyn's most established residential communities, offering a distinctive blend of suburban character and metropolitan accessibility. Located in the 11229 zip code, the community is served by the New York City Department Of Education.
With a median home price of $900,000, Gerritsen Beach 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.
Gerritsen Beach's housing splits across ownership forms — coops, single-family homes — and the differences go well beyond price. In a coop or condo, the building handles the envelope — roof, heat, grounds — and your monthly maintenance or common charges fund it; in a house, those responsibilities (and that flexibility) are entirely yours. Coops are the dominant apartment form in Gerritsen Beach — board approval and building-set financial requirements are part of most apartment purchases here.
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Is Gerritsen Beach a good place to live for commuters?
The LIRR connects Gerritsen Beach to Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in approximately 32 min, and the neighborhood carries a transit score of 54/100. 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 Gerritsen Beach?
Conditions in Gerritsen Beach are best read from the numbers themselves. Prices have moved +5.9% 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 Gerritsen Beach different from other Brooklyn communities?
Gerritsen Beach 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 Gerritsen Beach?
School district boundaries in Gerritsen Beach 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 Gerritsen Beach walkable for everyday living?
Gerritsen Beach has a Walk Score of 51/100, measured at a single point near the centre of Gerritsen Beach. 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 Gerritsen Beach, NY
Gerritsen Beach is served by the New York City Department Of Education. Attendance zones in New York City are assigned street by street, so a Gerritsen Beach 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.
Gerritsen Beach Schools — Frequently Asked Questions
What school district serves Gerritsen Beach?
Gerritsen Beach 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 Gerritsen Beach mailing address doesn't guarantee a given school. We confirm a home's exact attendance zone before you make an offer.
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Homes for Sale in Gerritsen Beach, NY
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Why work with Joseph DeVito to buy or sell in Gerritsen Beach?
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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