Brightwater Ct / Brighton 6th St, Brooklyn
Is Brightwater Ct / Brighton 6th St a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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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
$714,487
Average Rent
$2,825
Vacancy Rate
2.1%
Brightwater Ct / Brighton 6th St Overview
Brightwater Ct / Brighton 6th St is a densely urban Brooklyn neighborhood with a median home price of $714,487 and average rent of $2,825.
The neighborhood is dominated by small apartments and historic buildings, with a very high walk-to-work rate of 34.6%.
Densely UrbanHighly WalkableHistoric HousingPredominantly Renter Occupied
Quick Facts
| Walk Commute Share | 34.6% |
|---|---|
| Population Density | 126,531 per sq mile |
Housing market and real estate character
Housing is overwhelmingly small apartments and high-rise complexes, mostly renter occupied with many historic buildings.
| Apartment Complexes/High-Rise | 94.1% |
|---|---|
| Small Units (1-2 bedrooms or studios) | 93.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 93.5% |
| Historic Homes (built 1939 or earlier) | 57.6% |
| Vacancy Rate | 2.1% |
What buyers will notice right away
Most housing consists of small units in large apartment complexes.
Over 93% of housing is renter occupied.
More than half the homes are historic, built before 1940.
Families & Lifestyle
Brightwater Ct / Brighton 6th St has a high share of residents living alone and a low income profile.
High Single Living — Half the residents live alone, often singles or seniors.
Low Income — Income is lower than 98.6% of US neighborhoods.
| Residents Living Alone | 50.2% |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 22.3% |
Demographics
| Clerical/Tech Support Occupations | 39.1% |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 22.3% |
| Income Level | Low |
| Foreign Born | 78.8% |
| Top Languages | Russian 17.8%, English, Chinese, Polish |
| Top Ancestries | Russian 28.5%, Ukrainian 21.9%, Asian 3.0%, Eastern European 1.7%, Armenian 1.7% |
Commute
Walking and train commuting are common, with many residents enjoying short commute times.
Brightwater Ct / Brighton 6th St offers exceptional walkability and high train ridership, with many residents walking to work.
Top Walk-to-Work Neighborhood — Over a third of residents walk to work, among the highest nationally.
High Train Ridership — Nearly a third commute by train daily.
| Walk Commute | 34.6% |
|---|---|
| Train Commute | 30.7% |
| Drive Alone | 11.1% |
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Brightwater Ct / Brighton 6th St?
The median home price is $714,487.
How common is walking to work here?
34.6% of residents walk to work, higher than 99.4% of US neighborhoods.
What type of housing dominates this neighborhood?
Apartment complexes and high-rise apartments make up 94.1% of housing.