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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Bedford-Stuyvesant vs Glendale

Glendale vs Bedford-Stuyvesant: side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Brooklyn|Queens

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Brooklyn

Glendale

Queens

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Glendale has the lower median sale price at $1.2M vs $1.3M in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Median Sale Price
$1.3M
$1.2M
Median Rent
$4K
$3K
Active Listings
295
29
Avg Days on Market
84.5 days
52.5 days
YoY Price Change
-3.8%
N/A
Monthly Sales Volume
31
5

Detailed Comparison

MetricBedford-StuyvesantGlendale
Median Sale Price$1,347,400$1,175,000
Median Condo Price$815,000$585,000
Median Co-op Price$359,769$410,000
Median Rent$3,595$3,200
Active Listings29529
Rental Inventory129558
Days on Market84.552.5
Price Cut Share9.5%10.3%
Monthly Sales Volume315
YoY Price Change-3.8%N/A
YoY Rent Change+7.3%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change-1.3%+3.6%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Neighborhood Profiles

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Bedford/Stuyvesant, in Brooklyn, features a mix of traditional brownstone row houses and mid-rise apartment buildings. Local amenities include proximity to major parks and robust access via subway lines, such as the L and J/Z trains. The area retains much of its historic architecture alongside newer residential developments.

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Glendale

Glendale is a residential Queens neighborhood of one- and two-family frame and brick homes built from the 1920s through the 1950s, with scattered multi-family buildings along the commercial corridors. The M train at Fresh Pond Road provides direct subway service, and local buses connect to the LIRR at Woodhaven. The Ridgewood Reservoir in Highland Park offers walking trails along the neighborhood border.

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Transit Access

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No subway data available

Glendale

No subway data available

Active Listings

Bedford-Stuyvesant for sale

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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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

Bedford-Stuyvesant vs Glendale: Home Price Resilience 2008-2020

From the 2008 financial crisis through the 2020 pandemic, the NYC metro Case-Shiller composite fell about 25% peak-to-trough between 2007 and 2012, then fully recovered by 2017 and gained another 15% through Q1 2020. Bedford-Stuyvesant and Glendale both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.

Outer-borough submarkets including Bedford-Stuyvesant and Glendale generally tracked the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% peak-to-trough decline before fully recovering by 2017 and posting further gains through early 2020.

Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.

Metric (2026)Bedford-StuyvesantGlendale
Median Sale Price$1,347,400$1,175,000
Median Rent$3,595/mo$3,200/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change-3.8%N/A
Average Days on Market84.5 days52.5 days
Distance to Nearest SubwayN/AN/A

Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bedford-Stuyvesant cheaper than Glendale?
Glendale is more affordable, with a median sale price of $1,175,000 vs $1,347,400 in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Bedford-Stuyvesant or Glendale?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Bedford-Stuyvesant or Glendale?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Bedford-Stuyvesant and Glendale both offer a mix of apartment and multi-room units in co-ops, condos, and townhouses. Larger 3- and 4-bedroom units, including townhouses and multi-family properties, tend to be more available in lower-density areas. Reviewing active listings filtered by bedroom count is the most reliable way to see what each neighborhood currently offers for larger households. A licensed broker can pull current inventory by bedroom count across both areas for a direct comparison.
Should I buy in Bedford-Stuyvesant or Glendale?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Bedford-Stuyvesant and Glendale gives you the clearest picture of what your budget gets in each location. Request a free CMA from Milton Coste to get a side-by-side breakdown of current opportunities.

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