Living in Sheepshead Bay New York

Sheepshead Bay Apartments for Rent

Sheepshead Bay is the 95th most walkable neighborhood in New York with 121,807 residents.

Sheepshead Bay has excellent public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: Manhattan Beach, Marine Park, Brighton Beach, Gerritsen Beach, Midwood, Gravesend and Flatlands.

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Sheepshead Bay is a Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car.

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Daily errands do not require a car in Sheepshead Bay New York.

Sheepshead Bay is the 95th most walkable neighborhood in New York with a Walk Score of 90.

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Sheepshead Bay Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Sheepshead Bay to other New York neighborhoods.

Rank #	Name	Walk Score	Transit Score	Bike Score	Population
93	Red Hook	90	74	96	10,225
94	University Heights	90	100	56	35,552
95	Sheepshead Bay	90	82	65	121,807
96	Van Nest	90	93	74	13,918
97	Mapleton	90	93	59	26,579

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thumbnail for Sheepshead Bay Public Library #SheepsheadBay Branch opened in 1903 after residents raised $200 as a contribution for maintenance. Located in a community named for a large saltwater fish found along the Atlantic coast, the library moved in 1925 to a Jerome Avenue and in 1952 to a new building on East 14th Street. The current 4,000 square-foot branch, at the same site, opened in 1963.

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Sheepshead Bay has Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips. Find Sheepshead Bay New York apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Sheepshead Bay has excellent public transportation and about 13 bus and 2 subway lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Sheepshead Bay on public transit.

Sheepshead Bay is Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure.

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Apartments Near Sheepshead Bay Schools

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