3809 12TH Avenue

Overview of Borough Park

Borough Park (also spelled Boro Park) is a city within a city. It is home to one of the largest Orthodox Jewish communities outside of Israel. For buyers seeking Borough Park Brooklyn real estate, it offers a deeply traditional, religious community lifestyle that operates on its own rhythm.

Living in Borough Park is unique. On Friday afternoons, the streets empty out for Shabbat. On Jewish holidays, the neighborhood transforms. As a Brooklyn NYC neighborhood, it is exceptionally safe and family-centric.

Real Estate & Housing Market

The market for homes for sale in Borough Park is competitive and expensive. Large multi-family brick homes are the norm to accommodate large families.

Real estate here is often traded within the community, but inventory does hit the open market.

Lifestyle & Community

The lifestyle in Borough Park is devout. 13th Avenue is a bustling shopping strip with kosher bakeries, Judaica stores, and modest fashion boutiques.

The community is incredibly tight-knit, with its own ambulance service (Hatzolah) and community patrol (Shomrim).

Transportation & Accessibility

Borough Park is served by the D train (express) and the F train on the edges. The B11 and B35 buses cross the neighborhood east-west.

Parks, Schools & Amenities

Gravesend Park (which is actually in Borough Park) is a major playground. Schools are almost exclusively private yeshivas.

Amenities: Kosher food lovers will find some of the best delis and bakeries in the world here.

Who This Neighborhood Is Best For

Borough Park is best for Orthodox families and those who respect a deeply religious, traditional lifestyle.