Bergen Beach is known as the Brooklyn neighborhood that offers real suburban living without leaving the city. The average lot size is DOUBLE the Brooklyn average - hence Bergen Beach's nickname as the home of the "big backyard." A century ago Bergen Beach was an island off Canarsie before connecting to the mainland. Today the tree-lined streets, standalone houses, driveways, and garages give it a suburban-Americana feel rare in NYC. Kings Plaza Mall (1.1 million square feet, 150+ shops) and Joseph T. McGuire Park (tennis, volleyball, roller hockey, baseball) anchor recreational life. Bergen Beach Cafe has been serving traditional Italian dishes for over 25 years. To explore Bergen Beach real estate, call (718) 666-2696.