New York, NY

Gerritsen Beach

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$300K - $1.59M
For Sale on Trulia:
50 homes
Rent:
$5K+
For Rent on Trulia:
1 home
To Downtown New York:
42 minutes
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What Locals Say about Gerritsen Beach

At least 77 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 82 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 80 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 70 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 68 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 66 % Say it's quiet

  • 62 % Say kids play outside

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say there's wildlife

  • 54 % Say car is needed

  • 53 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 52 % Say parking is easy

  • 51 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Aleiper
    "This neighborhood is bus to train or drive. The express bus is your best bet. Commuting to the city can be tough due to traffic."
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  • Trulia User
    "Friendly neighborhood, and dogs. Just wished people took more pride in where they lived and kept it looking nice"
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  • Nsminze
    "Close knit neighborhood. Great place to raise kids. Fantastic school and plenty of group sports. You are right next to a nature preserve and have a private beach if you want to join. "
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  • Yvelisse
    "This is a clean, quiet and friendly neighborhood with a good primary school. Excellent parks and walk to the beach. I"
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  • June
    "I like dogs, dog owners must clean up the dog's stool！Sometimes on the road, I will see someone who does not clean the dog's stool, which is very bad!"
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  • Gary
    "There’s no sense of community here. People argue over parking spots and have absolutely no common courtesy. "
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  • garyd
    "A neighborhood with to many cars so kids don’t play in the street, and where people don’t really care about each other anymore. "
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  • Trulia User
    "We survived the flood and came out stronger. After Sandy we truly came together as a community to rebuild and support those who lost everything. "
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  • Joseph
    "I am Born an Raised Here, it’s Not Like it Used To Be. Years Ago you Could leave your Doors an Windows Open. No Neighborhood is Like it used t Be, but Gerritsen is Still a Great Neighborhood."
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  • Joseph
    "Great Quiet Neighborhood Surrounded By Water On 3 Sides. I’ve lived here My Whole Life I Would Guess it’s one of The Nicest Neighborhoods in NYC"
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  • Joseph
    "I Have lived here My Whole Life 45 Years It has Changed Some But Still a Great Neighborhood. If you love Water, we are Surrounded By Water. I had my First Boat At 8 Years Old. The Schools Are Great Also. "
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  • Gabriel Y.
    "Everyone knows everyone, very friendly neighborhood. Been here a little over 3 years and absolutely love it. Best part is there's plenty of Dogs! =]"
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  • Stefhayes1
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood all my life. I’ve seen children grow and seen families grow. Everyone is so friendly and close. They’re are many different activities and events that go on that bring the neighborhood together. Gerritsen beach is a very unique and great neighborhood to live in. "
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  • PPT4 a. c.
    "People are friendly, best place to live, country type living. Lots to do for kids. Community involved to keep safe and clean. Has parks and beach. Has everything!"
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