New York, NY

Bergen Beach

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$235K - $2.85M
For Sale on Trulia:
74 homes
Rent:
$1.1K - $6.5K
For Rent on Trulia:
13 homes
To Downtown New York:
51 minutes
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What Locals Say about Bergen Beach

At least 144 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 78 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 75 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 73 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say kids play outside

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 70 % Say parking is easy

  • 65 % Say it's quiet

  • 62 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 59 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 41 % Say there are community events

  • 39 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Saimamanzoor79
    "My neighborhood is very nice and friendly . They are very welcoming people and they are very polite people . "
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  • Jemten23
    "It’s not unique. It was a great neighborhood before but there are nosey neighbors who play loud music everyday. It’s not a good place to live. "
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  • Taxlawagent
    "Great shopping center conveniently located in Georgetown. Great schools and parks in the area as well. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood in the past. It's a very quiet neighborhood and neighborly, people say good morning , good afternoon and good night. I would love to go back and become a neighbor again."
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  • Trulia User
    "It is horrible you need a car here. Trains are far away from everything. It’s like the middle of nowhere."
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  • Trulia User
    "There are no events that I know that make the neighborhood special. There is a big park that you could have parties in. "
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  • Stephanie S.
    "We have block parties, and summer festival by St. Bernard's. Great schools in the area and very neighborly. "
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  • Emviesta
    "Very friendly and really nice. Well kept and great neighbors. Would highly recommend this neighborhood for families. "
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  • David.spezio
    "Starbucks five guys dunkin dounuts landys and panino rustico gourmet grill Shopping center all the restaurants "
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  • Fahmida A.
    "Living at this place from last 4 years.I love the environment here.Groceries,drugstores,restaurants,malls,schools,playground are nearby here.Only problem is there is no nearby train route here.This area is clean and in summer time this is fully green by big sidewalk trees."
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  • Camille J.
    "I am just moving into this neighborhood in the spring/summer of 2020. It's an incredible and safe neighborhood. Love the Bergen Apartments/my future apartment here!"
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  • SubCPA
    "Beautiful walking area for everyone and their dogs. Lovely park nearby and water area. Highly recommended for families and couples."
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  • Robert C.
    "It’s not that great.... wish trains were closer... Bus is fine just still to far from the train. ........ "
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  • Gcharlesjr
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for about 10 years now and everyone is super nice and friendly. Very quiet. Perfect place to raise a family."
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  • Michael.vitulli
    "It is important to know that Bergen Beach is a safe, clean neighborhood. It is a great place to raise a family."
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  • Msands
    "Safe area for kids. A lot of children in this area. Nice parks and you can easily walk to fairway and Starbucks "
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  • Michael.vitulli
    "We have our little Madonna Del Carmine feast in the summer time. We have blockparties on different blocks in the summer time."
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  • Michael.vitulli
    "They would like the cleanliness and the wholesomeness of the neighborhood. They would also like the fact that there are many dog owners in Bergen Beach."
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  • Njbe19
    "The neighborhood is very diverse. Everyone is welcomed. It’s pretty cool to have a shopping center in the neighborhood, with pretty good stores. "
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  • Rachel S.
    "It is a quiet, safe and nice area of Brooklyn to live in. The schools in the area are good and it is a well kept neighborhood."
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  • David.spezio
    "Dog walkers need to pick up there dog doo off the floor it’s disgusting and disgraceful. That’s how good neighborliness is done"
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  • Mike B.
    "There are no trains nearby. You must take a bus to the train. Depending where in the area you live, the walk to the bus could be up to a quarter mile. "
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  • Jessica V.
    "There are many dog owners, all super friendly. Everyone takes their dogs to the corner by the baseball fields for meet ups and playtime."
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  • Christrin115
    "Good schools & quiet safe area for kids to play outside. Friendly neighborhood & easy to walk to stores & transportation. "
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  • Susanne H.
    "There is a 10-15 minute walk to the buses and train stations are no where near. I am not within walking distance of the groceries and shops and laundromat. You need your own car. "
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  • Lmechta
    "only bus options is available,if you need a subway you need to use two buses. Otherwise area is good"
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  • Joeann R.
    "Almost everyone owns and walks a dog. Extremely dog friendly neighborhood. Everyone cleans after their dogs as well. "
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