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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Bay Ridge vs Belmont

Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Brooklyn|Bronx

Bay Ridge

Brooklyn

Belmont

Bronx

Median Sale Price
$515K
$0
Median Rent
$2K
$3K
Active Listings
190
2
Avg Days on Market
68 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
-52.1%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
25
2

Detailed Comparison

MetricBay RidgeBelmont
Median Sale Price$515,000$0
Median Condo Price$253,500N/A
Median Co-op Price$359,000N/A
Median Rent$2,385$2,850
Active Listings1902
Rental Inventory17614
Days on Market680
Price Cut Share14.7%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume252
YoY Price Change-52.1%0.0%
YoY Rent Change-0.6%-11.6%
YoY Inventory Change+6.1%0.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Bay Ridge moved -52.1% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Belmont. Both markets have seen price softening, with Bay Ridge declining more sharply over the measured period.

Neighborhood Profiles

Bay Ridge

Bay Ridge is a historic neighborhood in Southwest Brooklyn with views of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and New York Harbor. Commercial corridors along 3rd and 5th Avenues run through the area, and the housing stock includes historic row houses, pre-war cooperatives, and modern condominiums, with Shore Road Park and the waterfront promenade to the west.

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Belmont

Belmont is a compact Bronx neighborhood centered on Arthur Avenue, known for its Italian specialty food shops and restaurants. The building stock consists primarily of prewar walk-up apartment buildings, low-rise row houses, and scattered two-family brick homes. The B/D trains at Fordham Road and the Metro-North Fordham station are within walking distance, and the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden border the neighborhood.

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Transit Access

Bay Ridge

No subway data available

Belmont

No subway data available

Active Listings

Bay Ridge for sale

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Belmont 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 last updated: 1/1/1970.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bay Ridge cheaper than Belmont?
Median sale price data is not yet available for one or both neighborhoods. Contact Milton for a current market analysis.
Which has better transit, Bay Ridge or Belmont?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Bay Ridge or Belmont?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Bay Ridge and Belmont 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 Bay Ridge or Belmont?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Bay Ridge and Belmont 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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