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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Brownsville vs St. Albans

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

Brooklyn|Queens

Brownsville

Brooklyn

St. Albans

Queens

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, St. Albans has the lower median sale price at $737K vs $800K in Brownsville.

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

Median Sale Price
$800K
$737K
Median Rent
$3K
$2K
Active Listings
21
22
Avg Days on Market
0 days
68.5 days
YoY Price Change
-1.5%
+0.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
6
22

Detailed Comparison

MetricBrownsvilleSt. Albans
Median Sale Price$800,000$737,000
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$2,697.5$2,050
Active Listings2122
Rental Inventory288
Days on Market068.5
Price Cut Share21.1%9.1%
Monthly Sales Volume622
YoY Price Change-1.5%+0.3%
YoY Rent Change+7.9%-6.8%
YoY Inventory Change-4.5%-24.1%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Brownsville moved -1.5% over the past year, compared to +0.3% in St. Albans. St. Albans is seeing price appreciation while Brownsville has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Brownsville

Brownsville is an East Brooklyn neighborhood of large public housing complexes, low-rise row houses, and a growing number of new construction residential projects. The 3 and 4 trains run through the neighborhood along Eastern Parkway and New Lots Avenue, providing direct subway access to Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan. Betsy Head Park offers a public pool, track, and sports facilities.

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St. Albans

St. Albans is a residential Queens neighborhood of single-family homes, many in Tudor and Colonial styles, built primarily in the 1920s through 1940s on tree-lined streets with generous lots. The LIRR St. Albans station provides commuter rail service to Penn Station, and bus connections reach the E train at Jamaica Center. Roy Wilkins Recreation Center offers a public pool, ice rink, and sports facilities.

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Transit Access

Brownsville

No subway data available

St. Albans

No subway data available

Active Listings

Brownsville for sale

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St. Albans 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 Brownsville cheaper than St. Albans?
St. Albans is more affordable, with a median sale price of $737,000 vs $800,000 in Brownsville. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Brownsville or St. Albans?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Brownsville or St. Albans?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Brownsville and St. Albans 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 Brownsville or St. Albans?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Brownsville and St. Albans 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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