Before they settled in Bensonhurst, Muslim immigrants were attracted to other areas of Brooklyn such as Bay Ridge, Atlantic Avenue, and Williamsburg. Muslim immigrants initially settled in these areas, before later settling in communities like Bensonhurst. Bensonhurst is one of the many “little pockets” of Muslim communities in New York City. Most of the mosques and Islamic institutions in the area, including the MAS Youth Center, were not constructed until the 1990s or early 2000s.
The following Social Explorer presentation documents the mosques and a few of the Muslim-owned businesses in Bensonhurst:
