East 10th Street 1515, New York

Scores

Safety by day 8.1/10, at night 7.7/10.

About Midwood

A largely residential Brooklyn neighborhood with tree-lined streets, detached homes, brick rowhouses, and low apartment buildings. Calm side streets are balanced by lively shopping corridors, kosher eateries, and local businesses along major avenues.

Good for

• families
• quiet seekers
• budget travelers
• public transport users
• foodies

Less suited to

• nightlife seekers
• luxury travelers
• first-time visitors
• business travelers

Watch out for

• Commercial strips around Kings Highway, Coney Island Avenue, Avenue J, and Nostrand Avenue are busier and noisier than the side streets.
• Safety information specific to Midwood is limited in the provided sources, so use normal city caution, especially after dark.
• If you want a nightlife-heavy stay, Midwood is not a strong fit.
• Some blocks are more residential and quiet, while others sit near busy corridors and transit routes.

Sources

• Is Midwood a Good Place To Live in Brooklyn NY?
• Midwood Neighborhood Guide
• Midwood Neighborhood Guide
• Midwood
• Here's What to Know About Midwood, Brooklyn

Getting around

• Coney Island Avenue & Avenue O Bus, 70 m
• Coney Island Avenue & Avenue P Bus, 200 m
• Coney Island Avenue & Avenue N Bus, 310 m
• Quentin Road & Coney Island Avenue Bus, 480 m
• Coney Island Avenue & Kings Highway Bus, 520 m

11.8 km to the city center (New York).