Overview of the Area
Explore the Community
Town Government & Public Services
Town of Brooklyn
Falls under Brooklyn Community District 18, with services coordinated by Brooklyn CB18 and local city agencies. Neighborhood representation by City Council Districts 42 and 46
NYPD 69th Precinct
Public safety: Policed by the NYPD 69th Precinct, and fire coverage from FDNY Engine 257/Ladder 170, Battalion 58
Libraries
Canarsie Library
The local branch is the Canarsie Library at 1580 Rockaway Pkwy (at Avenue J), open most days until August 2, 2025, then closing for a full renovation. During that time, services are rerouted to Jamaica Bay branch
Cultural, Arts & History
Brooklyn Museum
The Brooklyn Museum (Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn 11238), one of NYC’s largest art museums with around 500,000 objects. Features Egyptian antiquities, European, American, African, Oceanic art. Open special free First Saturdays
Center for Brooklyn History
Center for Brooklyn History, part of Brooklyn Public Library system, dedicated to local history and research access
Nature, Parks & Beaches
Prospect Park
a 526-acre park designed by Olmsted & Vaux, is among Brooklyn’s largest and is located adjacent to neighborhoods like Flatbush and Crown Heights. Though a bit north of the house, it’s a major nearby green space for recreation, zoo, lawns, concerts, and sports fields
Belt Parkway waterfront paths and playgrounds
Within the local area, many small neighborhood playgrounds and parks exist, plus access to the Belt Parkway waterfront paths and playgrounds along Jamaica Bay
Public Safety & Services
69th Precinct (Canarsie)
Safety is managed by the 69th Precinct (Canarsie). FDNY services by Engine Co. 257/Ladder 170/Battalion 58
Schools & Education
P.S. 115 Daniel Mucatel School (PK–5)
Public
I.S. 68 Isaac Bildersee (Grades 6–8)
Public
Olympus Academy
Public
Transportation & Infrastructure
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