Gravesend West offers affordable housing with diverse Chinese and Central Asian communities. The D train and proximity to Coney Island's boardwalk provide transit and recreation.
Gravesend West offers affordable housing with diverse Chinese and Central Asian communities. The D train and proximity to Coney Island's boardwalk provide transit and recreation.
Did you know?
Gravesend was founded in 1645 by Lady Deborah Moody, making it the first settlement in the New World established by a woman.
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Housing cost
$659 / sq ft
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Gravesend (West) has just a couple of playgrounds — Bath Playground and Scarangella Park — so it's thin on play options but what exists gets the job done. Neither is a destination park, but both offer solid, no-frills play structures in a neighborhood where quiet residential streets make up most of the landscape. Those seeking larger green space or splash pads will need to venture slightly beyond the immediate area.
Schools & early education
Gravesend West runs a deep bench of public schools alongside a handful of private and parochial options, plus one charter. P.S. 101 The Verrazano and P.S. 97 The Highlawn anchor the zoned elementary options, while the I.S. 228 David A. Boody serves middle schoolers on Avenue S. For families chasing specialized seats, Brooklyn School of Inquiry and The Academy of Talented Scholars both pull citywide applicants — two standout gifted programs operating out of the same Avenue P building. Private and religious schools add another layer, though the bulk of the neighborhood is served by its public zoned options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Gravesend (West) a good neighborhood for families?
- Gravesend (West) scores 52/100 for families on Motley — near the middle of the pack citywide. The Family Fit score blends safety, schools, parks, cost of living, and community.
- Is Gravesend (West) safe?
- Gravesend (West) scores 48/100 on safety — near the middle of the pack citywide. We build the score from NYPD complaint data, normalized by population.
- How are the schools in Gravesend (West)?
- Gravesend (West) has 13 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 61/100 for schools — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods.
- Is Gravesend (West) affordable?
- Gravesend (West) scores 33/100 for affordability on Motley — among the pricier parts of the city.
- Which borough is Gravesend (West) in?
- Gravesend (West) is a neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.
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