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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Brooklyn
Queens
For buyers focused on affordability, Hillcrest has the lower median sale price at $1.1M vs $1.4M in Boerum Hill.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Boerum Hill offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Boerum Hill, which is served by 8 subway lines compared to 0 in Hillcrest.
| Metric | Boerum Hill | Hillcrest |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,425,000 | $1,150,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,841,250 | N/A |
| Median Co-op Price | N/A | N/A |
| Median Rent | $5,000 | $2,400 |
| Active Listings | 39 | 10 |
| Rental Inventory | 218 | 4 |
| Days on Market | 92.5 | 0 |
| Price Cut Share | 2.6% | 23.1% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 12 | 7 |
| YoY Price Change | +21.2% | +25.8% |
| YoY Rent Change | +24.3% | -5.9% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -39.1% | +400.0% |
| Subway Lines | 2 3 4 5 A C F R | N/A |
Prices in Boerum Hill moved +21.2% over the past year, compared to +25.8% in Hillcrest. The +25.8% gain in Hillcrest reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.
Boerum Hill is a historic residential neighborhood with tree-lined streets and retail along Atlantic Avenue and Smith Street. Housing stock features three-story row houses and newer high-end condominium developments, with F/G subway service at Bergen Street.
View Full Market ReportHillcrest is a hilly residential Queens neighborhood of brick Tudor and Colonial homes, garden-apartment cooperatives, and mid-rise condominium buildings along the spine of the Jamaica Hills ridge. The F train at Parsons Boulevard and 169th Street stations provides subway access, and local buses connect to Jamaica Center. St. John's University campus borders the neighborhood to the north.
View Full Market ReportJay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.4 mi
Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.5 mi
Court St (R) — 0.6 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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