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East New York-New Lots features affordable housing and active community development. The L and 3 trains connect residents to Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn.
East New York-New Lots features affordable housing and active community development. The L and 3 trains connect residents to Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn.
Did you know?
The New Lots Avenue station on the 3 train, opened in 1922, was the easternmost subway station in Brooklyn for decades.
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Housing cost
$430 / sq ft
Commute
Weekday mornings · leaving 7:30–9:00
- FromEast New York-New Lots
- ToNear Bryant Park
Family scores
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Trade-offs
None of its Family Fit scores ranks in the top 40% of NYC's residential neighborhoods.
To weigh
- Schools21/100
Weaker results at the public and charter schools serving it, or fewer of them
- Safety22/100
More reported crimes, traffic injuries or serious housing violations per resident
Each score compares it with NYC's other residential neighborhoods.
What these scores don't measure: how a block feels on foot, what's changing on it, and whether a particular school suits your child. Walk it at school drop-off time, and check the zoned school for the exact address before you sign a lease.
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How does East New York-New Lots fit your family?
An agentic read of this neighborhood — including safety and cost of living — tailored to your priorities, family size, budget, and commute.
Analyze for My FamilySchools & early education
Schools25 schools
East New York-New Lots runs heavy on public options with a solid charter presence — families will find about two dozen zoned public schools alongside half a dozen charters like Achievement First Aspire on Hegeman Avenue and the UFT Charter School on Van Siclen. A few private early learning centers round things out, but the real texture here is the mix: traditional zoned schools, some with specialized programs like the School for Classics and the East New York Arts and Civics High School.
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Parks & Playgrounds7 places
East New York-New Lots punches above its weight for playgrounds — you've got a solid spread across the neighborhood with names like Jerome Playground and Sankofa Park giving kids real places to burn off energy. The density here is genuinely solid for a block where families make up only about 11% of households, so the kids who do need a swing or slide aren't fighting for space. Tree canopy could be better, but what's here works.
2 playgrounds within a 10-min walk
Nearest large park: Shirley Chisholm State Park · ~31 min walk (1.2 mi)
Transportation91 stops
The L train out of East 105 St is your lifeline to Manhattan — a one-seat ride to the Lower East Side and 14th Street. The 3 line runs local from New Lots Av, Pennsylvania Av and Van Siclen Av, getting you to Midtown but slower. Thirty-six bus stops thread the neighborhood, covering routes along Flatlands Av, Livonia Av and Linden Blvd, so even without a stop on your corner, you're usually a short walk from a ride. It's not rapid transit central, but for a neighborhood this far east, the options are solid.
Restaurants61 places
East New York's restaurant scene is heavy on Caribbean flavor — you'll find a solid cluster of Jamaican and Caribbean spots serving jerk chicken, curries, and patties alongside Chinese takeout joints and pizza-by-the-slice shops. A handful of taquerias and a Chipotle cover Latin cravings, while the deli game is strong if you're piecing together a home-style meal. It's very much a grab-and-go neighborhood; the sit-down options are thin, but what\'s here covers the basics well.
Groceries13 places
East New York-New Lots delivers a solid mix of independent supermarkets and ethnic grocers serving its diverse Caribbean and Hispanic communities. You'll find Caribbean markets like Caricom Foods and West Indian Supermarket alongside Hispanic specialty retailers such as Iberia Foods and Eagle Spice Extract, plus general supermarkets like Bravo, Fine Fare and Food Universe covering the basics. The stores are spread across the area, so a car is practically essential for the weekly haul. No major chains here, but what's there runs deep in international ingredients and specialty items.
Coffee Shops6 places
East New York-New Lots keeps it casual on the coffee front — you're looking at a handful of bagel shops and corner cafes rather than third-wave pour-over spots. The scene here is more about a quick cup with a bagel than laptop-friendly linger sessions. It's thin but functional: grab-and-go energy dominates, and the few spots that do serve coffee keep things straightforward. Don't expect specialty roasters around every corner, but morning fuel is within reach.
Things to Do6 places
East New York-New Lots keeps things practical when it comes to kids' activities — a small but varied mix of tutoring, arts enrichment, and faith-based programs line the commercial strips along Linden and Pennsylvania. Sports options are thinner here, with just one recreational option on the books. For families looking to fill a specific niche, the neighborhood leans more toward educational and creative programming than athletic offerings, so outside-of-neighborhood leagues often fill the gap.
Daycare & informal care8 places
East New York-New Lots has a decent bench of early childhood options, with universal Pre-K sites making up the bulk — about two-thirds of the roughly two dozen providers. The daycares here tend to be smaller group-family operations rather than the bigger chain centers you see in other parts of the city, so quality and atmosphere can vary block by block. Morning drop-off on the main drags like New Lots Avenue and Linden Blvd gets congested, so families usually map it out ahead of time. It's not overwhelming, but what's there is workable for most families.
Family Resources14 places
East New York-New Lots holds its own on the civic front with three library branches — NEW LOTS LIBRARY and SPRING CREEK LIBRARY among them — offering reading programs and community rooms that actually get used. The recreation scene punches above its weight for a neighborhood this size, with playgrounds like Elton Playground and Linwood Playground woven into blocks that feel more residential than you'd expect. Seasonal farmers markets add a bit of local flavor. It's not saturated with family infrastructure, but what's here is solid.
Healthcare11 places
East New York packs a deep bench of hospitals — Brookdale runs multiple Family Care Centers across New Lots and Penn Avenue, plus you have BMS at Ashford, Canarsie Multi Service Center, and St. Martin de Porres Clinic holding down the east side. Pediatric care is anchored by those same Brookdale locations, which keeps things consolidated. There's no dedicated urgent care on this stretch, so any after-hours needs mean heading out. Dental options are thin — just a couple of solo practices scattered around.
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Best schools in East New York-New Lots
Schools in East New York-New Lots
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- Achievement First Aspire Charter School
- Achievement First East New York Charter School
- Achievement First Linden Charter School
- Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School
- Collegiate Academy for Mathematics and Personal Awareness Charter School
- East New York Family Academy
- Imagine Me Leadership Charter School
- J.H.S. 218 James P. Sinnott
- KIDS-CENTRIC, INC PAL A&M SCHWARTZ
- KIDS-CENTRIC, INC UNV. SETTLEMENT
- Legacy School of the Arts
- NEW GRACE EDUCATION CENTER
- P.S. 013 Roberto Clemente
- P.S. 190 Sheffield
- P.S. 202 Ernest S. Jenkyns
- P.S. 213 New Lots
- P.S. 273 Wortman
- P.S. 306 Ethan Allen
- P.S. 36
- P.S. K004
- School for Classics High School
- School of the Future Brooklyn
- The East New York Arts and Civics High School
- The Uft Charter School
- Van Siclen Community Middle School
Early education in East New York-New Lots
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- BOULEVARD NURSERY SCHOOL INC
- Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School
- FRIENDS OF CROWN HEIGHTS - 370 NEW LOTS AVENUE
- Friends of Crown Heights 16
- Friends of Crown Heights 19
- Friends of Crown Heights Educational Center
- Imagine Me Leadership Charter School
- Miles of Smiles Daycare, Inc.
- Mohdc Canarsie
- MOHDC SMARTSTART NATURE ACADEMY
- NEW GRACE EDUCATION CENTER
- P.S. 013 Roberto Clemente
- P.S. 190 Sheffield
- P.S. 202 Ernest S. Jenkyns
- P.S. 213 New Lots
- P.S. 273 Wortman
- P.S. 306 Ethan Allen
- P.S. 36
- P.S. K004
- STRAWBERRRY PATCH DAYCARE CENTER, INC
- Strawberry Patch Daycare
- THE FRIENDS OF CROWN HEIGHTS EDUCATIONAL CENTERS, INC.
- THE FRIENDS OF CROWN HEIGHTS EDUCATIONAL CENTERS, INC.
- The Uft Charter School
- UNITED COMMUNITY CENTERS
- United Community DCC
- University Settlement Children's Corner
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is East New York-New Lots a good neighborhood for families?
- East New York-New Lots scores 39/100 for families on Motley — toward the lower end citywide. The Family Fit score blends six parts: how many families live there, schools, affordability, weekday-morning transit time to job centers, safety, and air quality and child health.
- What are the pros and cons of East New York-New Lots for families?
- None of East New York-New Lots's Family Fit scores ranks in the top 40% of NYC's residential neighborhoods. What to weigh: weaker results at the public and charter schools serving it, or fewer of them, and more reported crimes, traffic injuries or serious housing violations per resident. Each score compares it with NYC's other residential neighborhoods. They don't measure how a block feels on foot or whether a particular school suits your child, so walk it before you decide.
- Is East New York-New Lots safe?
- East New York-New Lots scores 22/100 on safety — toward the lower end citywide. We build the score from NYPD crime complaints, pedestrian and cyclist injuries, and serious (Class C) housing violations, each counted per 1,000 residents.
- How are the schools in East New York-New Lots?
- East New York-New Lots has 25 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 21/100 for schools — toward the lower end citywide.
- How do middle and high school admissions work from East New York-New Lots?
- Middle school: families in East New York-New Lots apply in 5th grade through the citywide middle school application. District 19's 26 middle school programs admit by method: 10 unscreened, 7 charter lottery, 7 screened and 2 zoned. High school: one citywide application in 8th grade lets a family rank programs anywhere in the city, and the eight specialized high schools admit on the SHSAT alone.
- Is East New York-New Lots affordable?
- East New York-New Lots scores 57/100 for affordability on Motley — mid-range on cost for the city.
- Which borough is East New York-New Lots in?
- East New York-New Lots is a neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.
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