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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Brighton Beach vs Hunts Point

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

Brooklyn|Bronx

Brighton Beach

Brooklyn

Hunts Point

Bronx

Median Sale Price
$543K
$0
Median Rent
$3K
$4K
Active Listings
165
2
Avg Days on Market
116 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
-16.5%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
12
3

Detailed Comparison

MetricBrighton BeachHunts Point
Median Sale Price$542,500$0
Median Condo Price$520,000N/A
Median Co-op Price$368,500N/A
Median Rent$2,575$3,702.5
Active Listings1652
Rental Inventory442
Days on Market1160
Price Cut Share11.5%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume123
YoY Price Change-16.5%0.0%
YoY Rent Change-4.6%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change+51.4%+100.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Brighton Beach moved -16.5% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Hunts Point. Both markets have seen price softening, with Brighton Beach declining more sharply over the measured period.

Neighborhood Profiles

Brighton Beach

Brighton Beach stretches along Brooklyn's Atlantic shoreline with a housing stock that ranges from 1920s Art Deco apartment buildings along Ocean Parkway to postwar co-op towers and newer oceanfront condominiums. The B and Q trains run above Brighton Beach Avenue, providing direct service to Downtown Brooklyn, Midtown Manhattan, and connections across the system. The Riegelmann Boardwalk extends along the waterfront, connecting to Coney Island, while Brighton Beach Avenue below the elevated tracks forms the neighborhood's primary commercial corridor.

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Hunts Point

Hunts Point is a South Bronx neighborhood anchored by the Hunts Point Cooperative Market, one of the largest food distribution centers in the world. The residential stock includes prewar walk-up apartments, public housing developments, and a growing number of new affordable and mixed-income buildings. The 6 train at Hunts Point Avenue and Longwood Avenue stations connect to Midtown Manhattan.

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Transit Access

Brighton Beach

No subway data available

Hunts Point

No subway data available

Active Listings

Brighton Beach for sale

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