NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
For buyers focused on affordability, Canarsie has the lower median sale price at $718K vs $830K in Downtown Brooklyn.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Downtown Brooklyn offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Downtown Brooklyn, which is served by 8 subway lines compared to 0 in Canarsie.
| Metric | Canarsie | Downtown Brooklyn |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $717,500 | $830,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $24,000 | $1,395,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | N/A | $877,953 |
| Median Rent | $2,900 | $4,780 |
| Active Listings | 82 | 129 |
| Rental Inventory | 34 | 688 |
| Days on Market | 55 | 46 |
| Price Cut Share | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 18 | 11 |
| YoY Price Change | -7.3% | -9.5% |
| YoY Rent Change | +8.4% | +8.4% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +5.1% | +38.7% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | 2 3 4 5 A C F R |
Prices in Canarsie moved -7.3% over the past year, compared to -9.5% in Downtown Brooklyn. Both markets have seen price softening, with Downtown Brooklyn declining more sharply over the measured period.
Canarsie is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood where the L train terminates at Rockaway Parkway, connecting residents to Williamsburg and Manhattan's 14th Street corridor. The housing stock spans single-family detached homes, mid-century split-levels, brick rowhouses, and low-rise condominiums on tree-lined streets. The 132-acre Canarsie Park and Canarsie Pier on Jamaica Bay provide extensive waterfront recreation, sports fields, and fishing access along the neighborhood's southern edge.
View Full Market ReportDowntown Brooklyn features a mixture of historic brownstones and modern high-rise architecture. The area is built around major transit hubs, including LIRR access and multiple subway lines. Residents benefit from green space in Brooklyn Bridge Park and prominent local landmarks.
View Full Market ReportNo subway data available
Court St (R) — 0.1 mi
Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.1 mi
Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.2 mi
Clark St (2 3) — 0.3 mi
High St (A C) — 0.4 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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