Question 1

Is 11212 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 11212 in New York has a crime score of 80/100, which is below the city average — meaning this area has relatively fewer reported incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent crime rates are well below the national baseline, and property crime is similarly low. For residents and prospective buyers, this score places 11212 among the safer ZIP codes in the New York metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 11212?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 11212 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 11212. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 11212 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in New York. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 11212?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 11212 is approximately $660K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 11212 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 11212 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 11212 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 11212 has an overall NeighborScore of 75/100, placing it in the moderate range for New York. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 75/100, 11212 scores similarly to the middle tier of New York neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

New York — ZIP 11212

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
PS 189 BILINGUAL CENTER (THE)	KG–08	—	—	—
PS 398 WALTER WEAVER	PK–05	—	—	—
BROWNSVILLE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
ASPIRATIONS DIPLOMA PLUS HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
PS 770 NEW AMERICAN ACADEMY	PK–05	—	—	—
PS 219 KENNEDY-KING	PK–05	—	—	—
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR ART AND PHILOSPHY	06–08	—	—	—
EAST BROOKLYN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
PS 41 FRANCIS WHITE	PK–05	—	—	—
PS 150 CHRISTOPHER	PK–05	—	—	—
PS 156 WAVERLY	PK–05	—	—	—
PS 165 IDA POSNER	PK–05	—	—	—
PS 184 NEWPORT	PK–08	—	—	—
GREGORY JOCKO JACKSON-SPORTS-ARTS	PK–05	—	—	—
PS 298 DR BETTY SHABAZZ	PK–05	—	—	—
PS 327 DR ROSE B ENGLISH	PK–05	—	—	—
PS/IS 323	PK–05	—	—	—
IS 392	06–08	—	—	—
TEACHERS PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY VII HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
KAPPA V (KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY)	06–08	—	—	—
MOTT HALL IV	06–08	—	—	—
BROOKLYN DEMOCRACY ACADEMY	09–12	—	—	—
METROPOLITAN DIPLOMA PLUS HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
MOTT HALL BRIDGES ACADEMY	06–08	—	—	—
CHRISTOPHER AVENUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
RIVERDALE AVENUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
BROWNSVILLE COLLABORATIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—
RIVERDALE AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—
UNCOMMON BROWNSVILLE NORTH CHARTER SCHOOL NYC	KG–12	—	—	—
BROWNSVILLE ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL	KG–08	—	—	—
CULTURAL ARTS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL AT SPRING CREEK	KG–06	—	—	—
UNCOMMON BROWNSVILLE SOUTH CHARTER SCHOOL NYC	KG–08	—	—	—
LAMAD ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—