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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
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For buyers focused on affordability, Briarwood has the lower median sale price at $325K vs $645K in Hamilton Heights.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Briarwood offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Hamilton Heights, which is served by 5 subway lines compared to 0 in Briarwood.
| Metric | Briarwood | Hamilton Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $325,000 | $645,000 |
| Median Condo Price | N/A | $532,500 |
| Median Co-op Price | $276,250 | $400,000 |
| Median Rent | $2,300 | $3,000 |
| Active Listings | 39 | 83 |
| Rental Inventory | 53 | 235 |
| Days on Market | 36.5 | 76.5 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.3% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 9 | 7 |
| YoY Price Change | -29.3% | +20.7% |
| YoY Rent Change | +15.0% | +7.1% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -7.1% | +22.1% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | 1 A B C D |
Prices in Briarwood moved -29.3% over the past year, compared to +20.7% in Hamilton Heights. Hamilton Heights is seeing price appreciation while Briarwood has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
Briarwood is a residential neighborhood in central Queens with Tudor Revival, Colonial, and ranch-style single-family homes alongside low-rise garden apartment co-ops and prewar brick buildings. The E and F trains stop at Briarwood-Van Wyck Boulevard, providing express service to Midtown Manhattan. The neighborhood sits between three major green spaces: Forest Park to the west, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park to the north, and the Kissena Corridor to the east.
View Full Market ReportHamilton Heights is a historic and architecturally stunning section of Harlem, named after Alexander Hamilton. The neighborhood is famous for its grand row houses and the beautiful campus of City College. Residents enjoy proximity to Riverbank State Park and a growing number of cafes and restaurants. The real estate market features a mix of impeccably preserved historic townhouses, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and modern boutique developments.
View Full Market ReportNo subway data available
145 St (1 A B C D) — 0.2 mi
125 St (1) — 0.7 mi
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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