59th St / 16th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Is 59th St / 16th Ave a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe389
Medium141
Low274
Other1058
112 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape40
Child involved28
Assault1
Other47
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, units respond to a disabled occupied bus on the upper eastbound level of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, with about 13 passengers reported and no injuries while they wait for a rescue bus. | Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, Verrazzano-Narrows Brg, Staten Island, NY | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency appears to involve a patient near Bergen and Nostrand in Brooklyn. Dispatch requested available CH units for transport. | Nostrand Ave & Bergen St, Brooklyn, NY 11216 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, possible partial airway obstruction involving an infant reported near 15th Avenue and 44th Street at/near a pharmacy, with medical units responding. | 15th Ave & 44th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, units are responding to a medical call at a pharmacy near 15th Avenue. | 15th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call at Lincoln Place near Kingston Avenue involves a patient with pain in both knees and difficulty breathing. Crown Heights units, including CH 84 and CH 69, are responding with backup bus units requested. | Lincoln Pl & Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible medical emergency involving a semi-responsive patient near Ocean Avenue between nearby cross streets. | Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11229 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a report of possible debris on the upper level westbound roadway of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. | Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, Verrazzano-Narrows Brg, Staten Island, NY | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a wellness check was reported for a female appearing outstretched near Prospect Avenue station on the 2 and 5 subway lines in Brooklyn. Units responded and the estimated time of arrival was 2123 hours. | Prospect Av, Prospect Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical incident occurred near 15th Avenue and 47th Street requiring medic backup. Borough Park unit acknowledged the call. | 15th Ave & 47th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible cardiac medical emergency near 15th Avenue and 47th Street, with units B37 and B46 assigned. | 15th Ave & 47th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$2,399,274
Average Rent
$4,049
Vacancy Rate
14.7%
Carpool Rate
23.5%
Overview
59th St / 16th Ave is a densely urban Brooklyn neighborhood with a high concentration of small apartment buildings and townhomes, many built before 1940. It is highly walkable and densely populated.
The median home price is $2,399,274, more expensive than 95.7% of NYC neighborhoods. Average rent is $4,049, above 73.6% of NYC areas. Vacancy rate is high at 14.7%, above 78.3% of U.S. neighborhoods.
Densely UrbanHistoric HousingHighly WalkableHigh Vacancy
Quick Facts
| Population Density | 44,494 per sq mile |
|---|---|
| Vacancy Rate | 14.7% |
Housing market and real estate character
Housing here is dominated by small 2-4 unit apartment buildings and townhomes, mostly renter occupied, with many built before 1940 and some between 1970 and 1999.
| Small Apartment Buildings | 69.0% |
|---|---|
| Renter Occupied | Majority |
| Housing Age | Many built before 1940 |
What buyers will notice right away
Vacancy rate is well above average, indicating many empty homes or new unoccupied units.
Dominated by small apartment buildings, a rare housing pattern nationally.
Families & Lifestyle
59th St / 16th Ave features a diverse community with a strong presence of executive and clerical workers and a popular carpool culture.
Walkable and Transit Friendly — High rates of walking and carpooling to work reflect a community oriented lifestyle.
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 47.5% |
|---|---|
| Childhood Poverty Rate | 27.7% |
Demographics
| Executive, Management & Professional Share | 47.5% |
|---|---|
| Childhood Poverty Rate | 27.7% |
| Foreign Born | 19.7% |
| Top Ancestries | ["Asian (6.5%)","Hungarian (4.7%)","Russian (2.1%)","Polish (2.0%)","Italian (1.7%)"] |
| Top Languages | ["German/Yiddish (61.2%)","English","Chinese","Spanish","Polish"] |
Commute
Residents have relatively short commutes, with many walking, carpooling, or taking the train to work.
59th St / 16th Ave offers diverse commute options with high walkability, carpooling, and train use supporting shorter commutes.
High Walk and Carpool Rates — Over 20% walk and nearly a quarter carpool to work, both well above national averages.
Train Access — Train ridership is also high at 14.4%.
Short Commutes — Most residents commute 15-30 minutes, shorter than average.
| Walk to Work | 21.6% |
|---|---|
| Carpool Rate | 23.5% |
| Train Commute Rate | 14.4% |
| Most Common Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in 59th St / 16th Ave?
The median home price is $2,399,274, more expensive than 95.7% of NYC neighborhoods.
How do most residents get to work?
Many residents walk (21.6%) or carpool (23.5%), with 14.4% taking the train.