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HomeNeighborhoodsSheepshead Bay
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4.9/5

Sheepshead Bay Report Card

11229 · Brooklyn · 12,291 buildings tracked

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Building Quality

Average building score

A

Safety

Based on violent crime rate

B

Maintenance

Violations per building

B

Responsiveness

Complaints per building

Buildings

12,291

Violations

28,155

Complaints

8,608

Reviews

111

Neighborhood Rankings

Safer than 34% of neighborhoods

Fewer violations than 0% of neighborhoods

Better rated than 60% of neighborhoods

Crime Summary (12 Months)

1,627

Total Incidents

100

Violent

486

Property

1,041

Quality of Life

View detailed crime data

Neighborhood Pulse

Low Activity
Violations/Bldg

2.3

Below avg

Complaints/Bldg

0.7

Below avg

Reviews

111

Tenant reviews

Crime (12mo)

1,627

Total incidents

Most Flagged Buildings

B

1711 EAST 15 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11229

549 violations0 complaints
A

1815 EAST 17 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11229

514 violations0 complaints
C

2113 AVENUE V, Brooklyn, NY, 11229

513 violations274 complaints
B

3380 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11229

508 violations263 complaints
C

1900 AVENUE W, Brooklyn, NY, 11229

489 violations205 complaints

Largest Landlord

NYC DEPARTMENT OF CITYWIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

97 buildings in this zip code

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Sheepshead Bay Vibe Check

Sheepshead Bay revolves around its waterfront — fishing boats, seafood restaurants, and the Emmons Avenue promenade give it a maritime character unique in Brooklyn. The neighborhood is a mix of Russian, Turkish, and longtime Italian families with a relaxed, coastal vibe.

WaterfrontSeafoodMulticulturalRelaxedAffordable

Pros

  • ✓Sheepshead Bay waterfront dining
  • ✓Fishing boat excursions
  • ✓B/Q train access
  • ✓Affordable rents

Cons

  • ✗Long commute to Manhattan
  • ✗Limited nightlife
  • ✗Flooding risk near waterfront
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sheepshead Bay

8 questions answered

In the last 12 months, the 11229 zip code had 1,627 reported crime incidents, including 100 violent crimes and 486 property crimes. The area receives a safety score of 4.5 out of 5. Check the full crime breakdown on Lucid Rents for details.

Sheepshead Bay (11229) has 12,291 tracked buildings with an average building quality score of 4.9 out of 5. Building scores are based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Buildings in the 11229 zip code have a combined 28,155 housing violations on record (an average of 2.3 per building). You can browse individual buildings on Lucid Rents to see their specific violation history.

The largest landlord in Sheepshead Bay (11229) is NYC DEPARTMENT OF CITYWIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, managing 97 buildings in this zip code. View their full portfolio and tenant reviews on Lucid Rents.

Tenants have submitted 111 reviews across 76 buildings in Sheepshead Bay (11229). Read firsthand experiences about building quality, management responsiveness, and neighborhood life on Lucid Rents.

Sheepshead Bay (11229) has 12,291 tracked buildings with 28,155 violations and 8,608 complaints. Visit the Lucid Rents neighborhood rankings to see how Sheepshead Bay (11229) compares to other NYC neighborhoods by safety, building quality, and maintenance.

Sheepshead Bay (11229) recorded 1,627 crime incidents over the past 12 months: 100 violent crimes, 486 property crimes, and 1,041 quality-of-life incidents. See the full trend data on the Lucid Rents crime page for 11229.

Many buildings in NYC have rent-stabilized units. Browse buildings in Sheepshead Bay (11229) on Lucid Rents to check the rent stabilization status of individual buildings in the 11229 zip code.

Walkability & Transit

60

Good Transit

267 transit stops nearby

4

Subway Stops

263

Bus Stops

Demographics

U.S. Census ACS estimates

Population

81,109

Median Income

$73k

Renters

52%

Median Age

42.2

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B

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B

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A

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