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Mapleton-Midwood West offers quiet residential streets with a mix of single-family homes and apartment buildings. Affordable housing near Borough Park's amenities.
Mapleton-Midwood West offers quiet residential streets with a mix of single-family homes and apartment buildings. Affordable housing near Borough Park's amenities.
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Mapleton was originally farmland owned by the Bennett family, whose 1766 homestead still stands as one of Brooklyn's oldest surviving houses.
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Housing cost
$655 / sq ft
Commute
Weekday mornings · leaving 7:30–9:00
- FromMapleton-Midwood (West)
- ToNear Bryant Park
Family scores
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Trade-offs
Stands out
- Family-Friendly Vibe88/100
Many families with children, with homes and schools close by
- Safety82/100
Fewer reported crimes, traffic injuries and serious housing violations per resident
To weigh
- Air & Child Health28/100
More air pollution, childhood lead or asthma ER visits than most
- Affordability39/100
Higher costs than most
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 Mapleton-Midwood (West) 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
Schools22 schools
Mapleton-Midwood runs a deep bench of educational options, with a notable split between public zoned schools and private yeshivas. P.S. 048 Mapleton and P.S. 121 Nelson A. Rockefeller anchor the public side, while the private landscape is dominated by Bais Yaakov and Yeshiva campuses — there's a concentration along Ocean Parkway and Avenue P that reflects the neighborhood's character. FDR High School on 20th Avenue handles the larger public high school needs. The Catholic option at St. Athanasius adds some variety to the mix.
Browse all early-ed in this neighborhoodLiving here
Parks & Playgrounds3 places
Mapleton-Midwood (West) anchors its family blocks around three playgrounds — Colonel David Marcus Playground brings the most developed equipment to the south end, while Friends Field and Gravesend Park serve the interior residential streets with reliable, smaller-scale options. There's no marquee park or waterfront green space here, and splash pads are absent — that's an honest gap for summer months. But the trio of playgrounds works, and they're the kind of consistent, well-worn spots that families build routines around.
1 playground within a 10-min walk
Nearest large park: Prospect Park · ~52 min walk (2 mi)
Transportation50 stops
Getting around Mapleton-Midwood means leaning on the F line, which runs north-south through Avenue I, Avenue N, Avenue P, and Bay Parkway stops. The good news is you actually have four subway stations within reach — not bad for a residential pocket. Buses fill in the gaps nicely, especially along 60th Street and the main east-west avenues. The F gets you to Midtown without too much fuss, though you're looking at a 45-minute haul to Manhattan on a good day. Transit here is solid for Brooklyn living — not glamorous, but reliable.
Restaurants23 places
The food scene here runs along a few main arteries, with Coney Island Avenue and McDonald Avenue each holding a solid lineup of takeout-friendly spots. You'll find a good mix of Middle Eastern shawarma and kebab shops, Chinese takeout windows, and a handful of Latin eateries scattered throughout. Pizza by the slice and casual diners keep things low-key and affordable, while a couple of bakeries and an ice cream shop add some sweet options for families. It's not a destination dining scene — it's really built for neighborhood meals and quick takeout runs.
Groceries9 places
The area holds its own for the weekly shop without requiring a trek across borough lines. There's a solid bench of local grocers and a few discount supermarkets that cover the basics, plus some butchers and kosher-focused shops that reflect the neighborhood's character. Avenue M has a couple of liquor stores clustered together, so wine and spirits are easy to grab. For bigger chain runs, most families hop in the car or onto the train — the options closer to home lean toward mom-and-pop and ethnic markets rather than national brands.
Coffee Shops3 places
Mapleton-Midwood (West) keeps coffee straightforward — there's a Dunkin' on McDonald Ave for the quick grab-and-go, but the independent café scene is pretty thin here. If you're looking for a third-wave pour-over or a laptop-friendly spot to settle in, you'd need to venture into adjacent blocks. It's really more of a counter-service, breakfast-sandwich kind of neighborhood than a caffeine workstation destination.
Things to Do7 places
Entertainment options anchor this pocket, with a cluster of movie theaters keeping families occupied on rainy days or weekend outings. The athletic scene is smaller but solid — a single swim spot and a youth soccer club cover the active crowd, while a language tutoring center adds an enrichment layer. A neighborhood park rounds things out for free, outdoor play. It's a modest lineup, but the mix skews entertainment-heavy, which is exactly what many families here are after.
Daycare & informal care3 places
There's a deep bench of Pre-K options here — the neighborhood leans heavily into universal Pre-K through the public schools (P.S. 048 Mapleton, P.S. 099 Isaac Asimov, P.S. 226 Alfred De B. Mason all offer seats), plus a healthy mix of private and religious-affiliated programs. Daycare options are thinner, with just a few standalone centers. Morning drop-off can get busy near the Ocean Parkway corridor, so it's worth planning around the bell.
Family Resources3 places
The library scene here is solid for a neighborhood of this size — Mapleton Library on 60th Street and Ryder Library over on 23rd Avenue give families two solid public anchors for story time, homework help, and those just-need-a-seat moments. Colonel David Marcus Playground adds a recreation anchor on East 4th Street near Ocean Parkway. It's a modest bench, but the spots that are here are well-used and reliable.
Healthcare7 places
Mapleton-Midwood's hospital scene leans on a few established names — Ateret Avot Assisted Living over on East 10th Street, Brooklyn Surgery Center and Quality First Medical Center both clustering around Bay Parkway, and Yeled V'Yalda Childhood Center serving the Ocean Parkway stretch. Pediatric and dental options are limited, each represented by just a couple of practices. The real weak spot is urgent care, which is essentially nonexistent here — families typically need to look elsewhere for non-emergency after-hours medical needs.
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Best schools in Mapleton-Midwood (West)
Schools in Mapleton-Midwood (West)
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- BAIS YAAKOV D'GUR HIGH SCHOOL
- BARKAI YESHIVAH
- BNOT CHAYA ACADEMY
- Brooklyn's Daily Discovery Pre-K Center
- CONG MACHNA SHALVA V
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
- LUBAVITCHER HIGH SCHOOL
- MARILYN DAVID IVDU UPPER GIRLS SCHOO
- MEVAKSHAI TORAH
- NESIVOS BAIS YAAKOV BOYS
- P.S. 048 Mapleton
- P.S. 099 Isaac Asimov
- P.S. 121 Nelson A. Rockefeller
- P.S. 226 Alfred De B. Mason
- SHAARE TORAH SCHOOL
- ST ATHANASIUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY
- TALMUD TORAH OHR MOSHE
- YESHIVA OF BROOKLYN
- YESHIVA OF BROOKLYN
- YESHIVA PREP HIGH SCHOOL
- YESHIVAH OF FLATBUSH ES
- YESHIVAT MEKOR HAIM HS
Early education in Mapleton-Midwood (West)
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- Bais Yaakov D'Chassidei Gur
- BAIS YAAKOV D'GUR HIGH SCHOOL
- Barkai Yeshivah
- BROOKLYN'S DAILY DISCOVERY PRE-K CENTER AT 2202 60TH STREET
- CONG MACHNA SHALVA V
- LITTLE BRILLIANT MINDS INC
- Little Brilliant Minds, Inc.
- LUBAVITCHER HIGH SCHOOL
- NESHAMA PRESCHOOL
- Neshama Preschool-431 Avenue P
- NESIVOS BAIS YAAKOV BOYS
- P.S. 048 Mapleton
- P.S. 099 Isaac Asimov
- P.S. 226 Alfred De B. Mason
- SHAARE TORAH SCHOOL
- ST ATHANASIUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY
- St. Athanasius School
- Talmud Torah Ohr Moshe
- YELED V' YALDA
- YESHIVA OF BROOKLYN
- YESHIVA OF BROOKLYN
- Yeshivah of Flatbush
- YESHIVAH OF FLATBUSH ES
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Mapleton-Midwood (West) a good neighborhood for families?
- Mapleton-Midwood (West) scores 57/100 for families on Motley — near the middle of the pack 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 Mapleton-Midwood (West) for families?
- For families, Mapleton-Midwood (West) stands out for many families with children, with homes and schools close by, and fewer reported crimes, traffic injuries and serious housing violations per resident. What to weigh: more air pollution, childhood lead or asthma ER visits than most, and higher costs than most. 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 Mapleton-Midwood (West) safe?
- Mapleton-Midwood (West) scores 82/100 on safety — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods. 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 Mapleton-Midwood (West)?
- Mapleton-Midwood (West) has 22 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 53/100 for schools — near the middle of the pack citywide.
- How do middle and high school admissions work from Mapleton-Midwood (West)?
- Middle school: families in Mapleton-Midwood (West) apply in 5th grade through the citywide middle school application. District 21's 68 middle school programs admit by method: 46 audition, 8 zoned, 7 unscreened, 6 screened and 1 other. District 20's 32 middle school programs admit by method: 15 screened, 12 zoned and 5 unscreened. 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 Mapleton-Midwood (West) affordable?
- Mapleton-Midwood (West) scores 39/100 for affordability on Motley — among the pricier parts of the city.
- Which borough is Mapleton-Midwood (West) in?
- Mapleton-Midwood (West) is a neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.
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