Midwood is a Brooklyn neighborhood in the central southern area of the borough. It is bounded on the north by the Brooklyn College campus and on the south by Avenue P. The eastern border is Nostrand Avenue, McDonald Avenue to the west is the other boundary. The ‘hood has seen several demographic changes throughout its history, and most recently the neighborhood has become a destination for Orthodox Jews from other parts of Brooklyn. In fact, the 2012 census found Midwood to be the least diverse neighborhood in otherwise extremely diverse New York! Midwood has remained a steadily quiet and family-friendly hood for decades, with excellent schools, including the famously chess-champion-producing Edward R. Murrow High School, which also boasts a superlative theatre program. In contrast to other up-and-coming Brooklyn nabes, Midwood is a safe bet for those looking for a spot where the rents aren’t going to suddenly jump with the arrival of a specialty coffee shop down the street. Attractions in this area include Di Fara pizza, a legendary mecca for the crispy Neopolitan pie made by (and only by) Domenico DeMarco since 1964. Gastronomes will also appreciate Pomegranate, which has been likened to a kosher Whole Foods. Strap-hangers can ride the B/Q for forty minutes to downtown Manhattan, the F line takes a more circuitous route around Brooklyn for those looking to get to some northern neighborhoods. With Coney Island Avenue and Ocean Parkway, drivers have options. By Merritt Duncan
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Rental Prices:
$875 ― $2,727Sales Prices:
$210,000 ― $655,000Landmarks:
Avenue J, Avenue MSchool Districts:
21 22Police Precincts:
66 70
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