Brooklyn, New York
What to know before you buy, rent or move in Brooklyn: the towns we cover, the main transit lines, the official county website and the 2026 loan limits.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is one of the five boroughs of New York City.
Official Brooklyn website ↗Towns we cover in Brooklyn
Local services in Brooklyn
Guides for hiring contractors, home inspectors, real estate attorneys and home insurance in each town, with the official license lookups.
Contractors
Home inspectors
Attorneys and title
Getting around Brooklyn
- New York City Subway
- Long Island Rail Road at Atlantic Terminal
- NYC Ferry
- MTA buses
2026 loan limits in Brooklyn
One unit home: conforming loan up to $1,209,750 (FHFA), FHA loan up to $1,249,125 (HUD).
- SONYMA loans and the SONYMA Down Payment Assistance Loan, statewide.
- NYC HomeFirst: up to $100,000 for qualified first time buyers in the five boroughs.
- The buyer pays the 1% mansion tax at $1,000,000 and up.
Questions people ask
- What is the conforming loan limit in Brooklyn?
- $1,209,750 for a one unit home in 2026, per FHFA. The FHA limit is $1,249,125, per HUD.
- Which towns in Brooklyn do you cover?
- Park Slope, Williamsburg, Bay Ridge, Sunset Park, Greenpoint, Crown Heights.
- Can you match me with an agent in Brooklyn?
- Yes. We match you with one vetted local agent for free, usually within 24 to 48 hours.
Official sources
Facts checked 2026-11-01. General information, not financial, legal or tax advice. We are not a lender.