New York, NY

Belle Harbor

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$199K - $2.5M
For Sale on Trulia:
21 homes
Rent:
$1.8K - $6.5K
For Rent on Trulia:
14 homes
To Downtown New York:
46 minutes
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What Locals Say about Belle Harbor

At least 40 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 93 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 91 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 90 % Say kids play outside

  • 89 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 88 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 85 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 81 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 78 % Say it's quiet

  • 75 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 74 % Say car is needed

  • 68 % Say there are community events

  • 61 % Say parking is easy

  • 25 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "There are a lot of friendly dogs and dog walkers. Most pick up after their dogs. Dogs are leashed when walked. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Annual St Patrick’s day parade. Beaches basketball tournament in the summer. Poseidon parade. Very long boardwalk "
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  • Trulia User
    "the 1st week of March they do an amazing and big st Patrick's day parade. also one in summer. the fireworks on the 4th last 2 hrs at the beach. there's always something going on on b129 st there's so many places to shop and on b116 b114 and up to b80 street ....everyone is friendly lots of respectful kids and dog owners ...also cat...really nice and quiet at night ...we r surrounded by 3 bodies of water so most summer nights at night u can open windows and get a great breeze. there's so much more but I'll end it here lol. it's really a great place to live and raise kids or grow old."
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  • Trulia User
    "Dog owners with love this area I see quite a couple of people with animals I would say at least half of the immediate area has some type of animal"
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  • Trulia User
    "Beach Community, neighborhood is very friendly. Nice place to live. Safe neighborhood feels like suburban living 40 minutes from Manhattan. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Family friendly beach community in Rockaway Beach new. It’s like living in the suburbs only 12 miles from Lower Manhattan. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Vehicle traffic is minimal if you like to walk your dog. Friendly neighbors. Most houses have a backyard and you can just let your dog play in the backyard. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great stores on beach 129th street, very nice beach and boardwalks houses are expensive and can’t park in the summer "
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  • Trulia User
    "The A train takes 90 minutes to the city, ferry 55 min but then you have to catch a train unless wall st is your destination. A few express busses operate but more ferries are needed "
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  • Skerasotis
    "Feels like the country but 10 minutes from Brooklyn... lots of space and friendly community! Great place to raise a family:)"
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  • Mbfesta
    "good schools, many children, beaches and parks basketball and volleyball tournaments safe neighborhood for kids"
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  • Welcaresupply
    "Live here for eight years. Love the neighborhood, friendly very clean. Great 129th street. Fresh air , safe for kids. "
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  • Cuepolouie
    "Amazing neighborhood, especially for families with children. it's safe and friendly. Children riding bikes and playing outside."
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  • Cuepolouie
    "Friendly, safe, and clean neighborhood by the beach. For families with children. Unique neighborhood in NYC."
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  • Cuepolouie
    "It's a family neighborhood, with lots of Beach, park, and playgrounds. Also public library and schools/day care is available."
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  • Welcaresupply
    "I live here for 8 years. Love the neighborhood, beach, stores, restaurants, kids friendly, always fresh ocean air. "
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  • Cuepolouie
    "The presence of Halloween and Christmas is very much felt in the neighborhood. Great for families with children. "
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  • Cynthia.holahan
    "Many families have dogs. You can walk your dog on the beach in the off season and before/after lifeguards are on duty during the summer "
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  • Johnreinhardt
    "The beach is our backyard in this hot ny community. The ferry makes getting to nyc a pleasure. Beach concessions and outdoor lifestyle makes it special!"
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  • Wmooreny7
    "I grow up here & can't imagine living anywhere else . Rockaway beach NY is a very unique place to live & close to NYC . Great restaurants & a quick ferry ride to Brooklyn or Manhattan "
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  • Jakewinters1522
    "Small town USA. The only place left in NYC where there are tons of kids playing in the street. Everybody knows each other and it keeps on gettin better!"
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