Question 1

Is 11233 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 11233 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 11233 among the safer ZIP codes in the New York metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 11233?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 11233 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 11233. 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, 11233 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 11233?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 11233 is approximately $1.00M, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 11233 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 11233 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 11233 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 11233 has an overall NeighborScore of 73/100, 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 73/100, 11233 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 11233

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
PS 5 DR RONALD MCNAIR	PK–05	—	—	—
PS 21 CRISPUS ATTUCKS	PK–05	—	—	—
MS 35 STEPHEN DECATUR	06–08	—	—	—
PS 40 GEORGE W CARVER	PK–05	—	—	—
PS 262 EL HAJJ MALIK EL SHABAZZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
BROOKLYN BROWNSTONE SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
DR JACQUELINE PEEK-DAVIS SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
PS 191 PAUL ROBESON	PK–05	—	—	—
RONALD EDMONDS LEARNING CENTER II	06–08	—	—	—
UNCOMMON EXCELLENCE BOYS CHARTER SCHOOL NYC	KG–09	—	—	—
PS 137 RACHEL JEAN MITCHELL	PK–05	—	—	—
PS/IS 155 NICHOLAS HERKIMER	PK–08	—	—	—
PS 178 SAINT CLAIR MCKELWAY	PK–08	—	—	—
BROOKLYN COLLEGIATE: A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
EAGLE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG MEN II	06–12	—	—	—
BROOKLYN LANDMARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
BROOKLYN ENVIRONMENTAL EXPLORATION SCHOOL (BEES)	06–08	—	—	—
ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROWNSVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL	KG–12	—	—	—
IMAGINE ME LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL	PK–08	—	—	—
UNCOMMON CROWN HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL NYC	KG–09	—	—	—