Sheepshead Bay at a Glance
Sheepshead Bay, named for being at the waterfront of Jamaica Bay and a once-popular fish that used to be caught in the area, is currently experiencing a real estate boom that is bringing new life to the area. More professionals are moving and driving the opening and even re-opening of many Sheepshead Bay businesses. The neighborhood is known for its seafood and waterfront culture with some of the best restaurants in Brooklyn. Sheepshead Bay is serviced by the B and Q trains, as well as several buses that connect the area throughout Brooklyn.
Sheepshead Bay was named for the sheepshead, an edible fish found in the bay's waters
Experienced a recent growth of condominium developments
Home of notables such as Larry David, Vince Lombardi, Judge Judy and Michelle Trachtenberg
Residential Market: 2018
Avg Residential Rent
$2,131
Approx No. of Residential Units in the Development Pipeline
101
Investment Sales: 2021
Total Dollar Volume of Investment Sales
$100,591,650
Avg Multifamily Sale PPSF
$222
Avg Retail PPSF
$656
Additional Demographics: 2015
Avg Household Income
$60,934
Transportation
Subways
Buses
B1 B4 B21 B36 B44 B49
Neighborhood Vibes
Sheepshead Bay’s waterfront businesses make their home on Emmons Avenue. Here you can find food from all different ethnic backgrounds, five-star seafood and tons of locally owned boutiques.
Roll-N-Roaster
Makes some of the most famous sandwiches in New York City
Holocaust Memorial Park
New York's First Public Memorial to the Holocaust
