Sheepshead Bay separates the southern mainland of Brooklyn, NY from the eastern portion of Coney Island. Named after the Sheepshead fish, the neighborhood is part of Community Board 15 and falls within Zip Code 11235. Public transportation via the Q and B lines and various local and express bus routes provide easy access for residents. The Knapp Street exit off the Shore (Belt) Parkway provides the entry point for drivers traveling from the east and west. A vibrant community... No single thoroughfare represents the neighborhood more than Emmons Avenue. Running parallel to the bay east to west, Emmons Avenue draws crowds year round. Despite tight street parking people come to enjoy the bay’s many attractions and facilities. Local restaurants and clubs reflect the diversity of the neighborhood. Most of the restaurants and clubs are on the north side of Emmons Avenue with Russian, Ukrainian, Thai, Chinese, American and Italian restaurants serving diners year-round. Maria’s is a personal favorite, and we recommend their mussels, minestrone soup and pasta dishes. With famous Lundy’s seafood restaurant closing in 2007, diners now wait for a seat inside Randazzo’s Clam House. El Greco Diner is open 24 hours and has ample parking and terrace dining in the spring and summer. For or a more eclectic experience try Fusion with its open dining, neon lighting and dance music compared by many to a South Beach experience. Brooklyn's own Bay... Hotels include the Best Western and Comfort Inn on Emmons Avenue. Shopping, dining and hourly parking is available at Loehman’s Plaza. On the bay side of Emmons Avenue there are still some yacht clubs, a few bungalows nestled between newly built condos, a rebuilt bulkhead and boats. Most of the smaller fishing boats have been replaced by large ships offering dinner cruises and sightseeing. Last year, we attended our annual Square Dance club event on the Atlantis and enjoyed the food and entertainment. You still have a few fishing boats offering full and half day trips for various types of fish. Come to the piers when the boats arrive after a day of fishing and buy a fresh fillet from one of the mates. On a warm evening take a stroll across the Ocean Avenue footbridge connecting Sheepshead Bay to the luxurious Manhattan Beach neighborhood on the other side. You really have to look hard to find remnants of the old fishing village of Sheepshead Bay. Perhaps Stella Maris Bait Shop and the old house (built 1901) at 2235 Emmons Avenue are the last vestiges of a by gone era. Condo development has expanded along the avenue for the last 20 years. Views of the water and mansions of Manhattan Beach, accessibility to public transportation and the Belt Parkway keep this area popular. Residential information... In the area one can find a variety of residential homes for sale. Two family brick homes with income potential dominate the area running from Ocean Avenue to Nostrand Avenue between Avenue U and Emmons Avenue. Numerous condo developments started before the economic downturn are now completed, so interested buyers have their choice of prime luxury properties for sale. Co-ops in luxury buildings are readily available at affordable prices. For all kinds of convenient shopping, Sheepshead Bay Road is a good choice. For those willing to sacrifice a slightly longer commute to NYC for a vibrant and diverse living experience Sheepshead Bay is your neighborhood. |