Rogers Avenue 1283, New York

Scores

Safety by day 7.1/10, at night 6.2/10.

About Brooklyn Community District 17

A largely residential Brooklyn district with rowhouses, apartment buildings, local shops, schools, and community facilities. The pace is neighborhood-oriented rather than touristy, with busier corridors along major avenues and calmer side streets.

Good for

• families
• public transport users
• budget travelers
• long stays
• students

Less suited to

• nightlife seekers
• luxury travelers
• quiet seekers
• beach lovers
• first-time visitors

Watch out for

• Area boundaries vary across official sources, but this district is centered on East Flatbush and nearby neighborhoods.
• Typical city caution is appropriate; the sources provided do not include detailed block-level crime data.
• Some stretches may feel busier near major avenues and schools during the day.
• Choose lodging carefully if you want a quieter stay, as the district is a large, mixed residential area.

Sources

• FY2027 CD Needs Statement - CB Brooklyn
• Brooklyn Boards - Community Boards - NYC.gov
• Brooklyn Community Board 17
• Brooklyn CD 17 - Community Base Map

Getting around

• Foster Avenue & Rogers Avenue Bus, 10 m
• Rogers Avenue & Foster Avenue Bus, 30 m
• Foster Avenue & East 29th Street Bus, 110 m
• Foster Avenue & Flatbush Avenue Bus, 170 m
• Flatbush Avenue & Foster Avenue Bus, 210 m

9.5 km to the city center (New York).