Brooklyn Neighborhood
Is Avenue W / Batchelder St a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Brooklyn, NY - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe235
Medium75
Low172
Other814
129 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape51
Child involved29
Assault3
Other54
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, 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, 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, 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 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medics were dispatched to a medical emergency near (number withheld) Parksville Road in Parksville. Units responded to assist at the scene. | 49th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a medical emergency involving a reportedly unresponsive person on the street near Emmons Avenue and Bragg Street in Brooklyn. Multiple medical units, including a basic life support unit, were assigned and redirected to the scene. | Emmons Ave & Bragg St, Brooklyn, NY 11235 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical units responded to a person not feeling well at Union and Burnett Street near Marine Park. | Burnett St, Brooklyn, NY | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a possible medical emergency involving an elderly unresponsive person at an apartment building near East 18th Street by Avenues R and S in Brooklyn. Additional medical crews and a transport bus were requested to the scene. | E 18th St #5a, Brooklyn, NY 11229 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency for an unresponsive person reported near East 18th Street by Avenue R and Avenue S in Brooklyn. A backup unit was requested to assist at the scene. | Avenue R, Brooklyn, NY | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$1,011,734
Average Rent
$2,285
Vacancy Rate
9.6%
Overview
Avenue W / Batchelder St is a densely populated Brooklyn neighborhood with mostly renter-occupied apartments built primarily between 1940 and 1969.
The area features a high concentration of small apartments (studios to two bedrooms) and a vacancy rate of 9.6%, above average nationally.
Dense UrbanHigh Renter OccupancyOlder Housing Stock
Quick Facts
| Vacancy Rate | 9.6% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
The housing market here is dominated by large apartment buildings with a high renter occupancy rate.
| Renter Occupied | 100.0% |
|---|---|
| Large Apartment Buildings | 98.6% |
| Small Apartments (1-2 bedrooms) | 87.7% |
| Homes Built 1940-1969 | 83.3% |
What buyers will notice right away
Nearly all housing is renter occupied, indicating a rental market focus.
Most homes were built between 1940 and 1969, reflecting a well-established neighborhood.
Families & Lifestyle
Household composition and lifestyle traits shape the neighborhood character.
Urban Rental Community — Predominantly renters living in small apartments in a dense urban setting.
| Single Mother Households | 21.0% |
|---|
Demographics
| Sales and Service Occupations | 31.0% |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing and Laborer Occupations | 27.1% |
| Executive, Management, Professional | 22.0% |
| African Ancestry | 16.3% |
| Haitian Ancestry | 6.3% |
| French Speakers at Home | 9.9% |
| Foreign Born Residents | 20.4% |
Commute
Residents use diverse transit modes with many relying on public transportation.
This neighborhood offers excellent public transit options with high train and bus ridership, supporting lower-cost and lower-pollution commutes.
High Transit Use — Nearly half of commuters use train or bus, well above national averages.
Bike Friendly — Bicycle commuting is common compared to most neighborhoods.
| Train Commute | 28.7% |
|---|---|
| Bus Commute | 19.3% |
| Bike Commute | 3.0% |
| Drive Alone | 20.6% |
Homes for sale near 11235
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price?
The median home price is $1,011,734.
What is the renter occupancy rate?
100% of housing is renter occupied.
How dense is the neighborhood?
Population density is 55,504 persons per square mile, denser than 98.7% of US neighborhoods.