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HomeNeighborhoodsBensonhurst
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4.7/5

Bensonhurst Report Card

11214 · Brooklyn · 9,921 buildings tracked

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Building Quality

Average building score

A

Safety

Based on violent crime rate

C

Maintenance

Violations per building

B

Responsiveness

Complaints per building

Buildings

9,921

Violations

47,616

Complaints

16,272

Reviews

176

Crime Summary (12 Months)

2,155

Total Incidents

124

Violent

764

Property

1,267

Quality of Life

View detailed crime data

Neighborhood Pulse

Moderate
Violations/Bldg

4.8

Average

Complaints/Bldg

1.6

Below avg

Reviews

176

Tenant reviews

Crime (12mo)

2,155

Total incidents

Monthly Rent Trends

Median rent with 25th-75th percentile range

Based on listing data. Shaded area shows 25th-75th percentile range.

Most Flagged Buildings

C

8020 BAY PARKWAY, Brooklyn, NY, 11214

1,033 violations307 complaints
C

8831 20 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11214

947 violations1,952 complaints
B

1483 SHORE PARKWAY, Brooklyn, NY, 11214

796 violations477 complaints
C

268 BAY 38 STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11214

601 violations298 complaints
C

2064 CROPSEY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11214

575 violations299 complaints

Largest Landlord

UNAVAILABLE OWNER

17 buildings in this zip code

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Bensonhurst Vibe Check

The western edge of Bensonhurst extends toward Gravesend Bay with a strongly Asian-American character — particularly Chinese and Cantonese communities that have established a thriving food scene along 86th Street. It's family-oriented, safe, and unpretentious.

Asian-AmericanAffordableSafeFamily-FriendlyFood Destination

Pros

  • ✓Excellent Chinese food
  • ✓Very affordable rents
  • ✓Safe residential blocks
  • ✓D/N train access

Cons

  • ✗Long commute to Manhattan
  • ✗Limited nightlife
  • ✗Can feel remote from Brooklyn's core
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bensonhurst

8 questions answered

In the last 12 months, the 11214 zip code had 2,155 reported crime incidents, including 124 violent crimes and 764 property crimes. The area receives a safety score of 4.5 out of 5. Check the full crime breakdown on Lucid Rents for details.

Bensonhurst (11214) has 9,921 tracked buildings with an average building quality score of 4.7 out of 5. Building scores are based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Buildings in the 11214 zip code have a combined 47,616 housing violations on record (an average of 4.8 per building). You can browse individual buildings on Lucid Rents to see their specific violation history.

The largest landlord in Bensonhurst (11214) is UNAVAILABLE OWNER, managing 17 buildings in this zip code. View their full portfolio and tenant reviews on Lucid Rents.

Tenants have submitted 176 reviews across 99 buildings in Bensonhurst (11214). Read firsthand experiences about building quality, management responsiveness, and neighborhood life on Lucid Rents.

Bensonhurst (11214) has 9,921 tracked buildings with 47,616 violations and 16,272 complaints. Visit the Lucid Rents neighborhood rankings to see how Bensonhurst (11214) compares to other NYC neighborhoods by safety, building quality, and maintenance.

Bensonhurst (11214) recorded 2,155 crime incidents over the past 12 months: 124 violent crimes, 764 property crimes, and 1,267 quality-of-life incidents. See the full trend data on the Lucid Rents crime page for 11214.

Many buildings in NYC have rent-stabilized units. Browse buildings in Bensonhurst (11214) on Lucid Rents to check the rent stabilization status of individual buildings in the 11214 zip code.

Demographics

U.S. Census ACS estimates

Population

90,796

Median Income

$60k

Renters

66%

Median Age

40.6

Nearby & Similar Neighborhoods

B

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B

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5,129 buildings

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6,502 buildings

A

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Walkability & Transit

60

Good Transit

183 transit stops nearby

7

Subway Stops

176

Bus Stops

Neighborhood Rankings

Safer than 27% of neighborhoods

Fewer violations than 0% of neighborhoods

Better rated than 72% of neighborhoods