NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Queens
For buyers focused on affordability, Forest Hills has the lower median sale price at $615K vs $815K in Battery Park City.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Battery Park City offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Battery Park City, which is served by 9 subway lines compared to 0 in Forest Hills.
| Metric | Battery Park City | Forest Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $815,000 | $615,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $670,000 | $814,600 |
| Median Co-op Price | $2,038,605.5 | $400,000 |
| Median Rent | $5,355 | $2,977.5 |
| Active Listings | 117 | 348 |
| Rental Inventory | 159 | 228 |
| Days on Market | 79 | 69.5 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 14 | 47 |
| YoY Price Change | -38.0% | +57.9% |
| YoY Rent Change | +7.2% | +14.5% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +9.3% | +15.6% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 4 5 J R W Z | N/A |
Prices in Battery Park City moved -38.0% over the past year, compared to +57.9% in Forest Hills. Forest Hills is seeing price appreciation while Battery Park City has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
Battery Park City is a meticulously planned residential development at the southern tip of Manhattan. Surrounded by the Hudson River and over 30 acres of manicured parks, it offers a low-traffic, suburban feel within the city. The neighborhood is known for its commitment to green building standards and features a range of luxury condominiums and cooperatives that offer breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty and the New York Harbor.
View Full Market ReportForest Hills is a sought-after and architecturally distinctive Queens neighborhood known for its lush greenery and exceptional architecture. The area is famous for Forest Hills Gardens, a private community featuring stunning Tudor-style homes and winding streets. The broader neighborhood offers a mix of grand pre-war cooperatives, modern luxury condominiums, and the popular shopping and dining destination of Austin Street, providing a suburban feel within the city limits.
View Full Market ReportRector St (1 R W) — 0.1 mi
Bowling Green (4 5) — 0.2 mi
Wall St (2 3 4 5) — 0.2 mi
Broad St (J Z) — 0.3 mi
Whitehall St-South Ferry (R W) — 0.3 mi
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Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated: 1/1/1970.
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