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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Bergen Beach vs Fort Greene

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

Brooklyn|Brooklyn

Bergen Beach

Brooklyn

Fort Greene

Brooklyn

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Bergen Beach has the lower median sale price at $825K vs $1.8M in Fort Greene.

Investors analyzing rental yield will find Bergen Beach offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.

Commuters have more transit options in Fort Greene, which is served by 4 subway lines compared to 0 in Bergen Beach.

Median Sale Price
$825K
$1.8M
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
33
35
Avg Days on Market
152.5 days
38.5 days
YoY Price Change
-3.5%
+107.6%
Monthly Sales Volume
5
5

Detailed Comparison

MetricBergen BeachFort Greene
Median Sale Price$825,000$1,784,937
Median Condo PriceN/A$1,374,500
Median Co-op PriceN/A$438,001
Median Rent$3,300$4,621
Active Listings3335
Rental Inventory6326
Days on Market152.538.5
Price Cut Share9.1%5.7%
Monthly Sales Volume55
YoY Price Change-3.5%+107.6%
YoY Rent Change+17.9%+10.0%
YoY Inventory Change+32.0%+20.7%
Subway LinesN/AA C F R

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Bergen Beach moved -3.5% over the past year, compared to +107.6% in Fort Greene. Fort Greene is seeing price appreciation while Bergen Beach has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Bergen Beach

Bergen Beach occupies a low peninsula in southeastern Brooklyn, nearly surrounded by water, featuring postwar brick and stucco single-family homes with driveways, front lawns, and a distinctly suburban layout built on reclaimed tidal flats during the 1950s and 1960s. The nearest subway is the L train at Canarsie-Rockaway Parkway, about 1.5 miles north. Waterfront parks and restored marshlands along the Paerdegat Basin and Jamaica Bay shoreline provide green space and kayaking access.

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Fort Greene

Fort Greene is an architecturally striking neighborhood centered around the beautiful Fort Greene Park. Home to the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), the area is a hub for the arts and creative expression. The real estate market is remarkably varied, featuring some of Brooklyn's most impressive historic brownstones, stately cooperatives, and sleek new construction towers that offer sweeping views of the borough and Manhattan.

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Transit Access

Bergen Beach

No subway data available

Fort Greene

ACFR

Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

Bergen Beach for sale

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Fort Greene 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 Bergen Beach cheaper than Fort Greene?
Yes, Bergen Beach has a lower median sale price at $825,000 compared to $1,784,937 in Fort Greene as of the most recent market data. Co-op and condo prices within each neighborhood can vary significantly, so the right fit depends on property type and building.
Which has better transit, Bergen Beach or Fort Greene?
Bergen Beach has access to 0 subway lines and Fort Greene has 4, making Fort Greene the stronger option for transit access. Bergen Beach has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Bergen Beach or Fort Greene?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Bergen Beach and Fort Greene 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 Bergen Beach or Fort Greene?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Bergen Beach and Fort Greene 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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