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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Borough Park vs Carroll Gardens

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

Brooklyn|Brooklyn

Borough Park

Brooklyn

Carroll Gardens

Brooklyn

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Borough Park has the lower median sale price at $1.8M vs $2.8M in Carroll Gardens.

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

Median Sale Price
$1.8M
$2.8M
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
37
39
Avg Days on Market
141 days
31.5 days
YoY Price Change
+22.2%
+28.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
28
8

Detailed Comparison

MetricBorough ParkCarroll Gardens
Median Sale Price$1,772,500$2,775,000
Median Condo Price$986,500$2,064,000
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$2,650$4,997.5
Active Listings3739
Rental Inventory37112
Days on Market14131.5
Price Cut Share5.4%5.1%
Monthly Sales Volume288
YoY Price Change+22.2%+28.8%
YoY Rent Change+1.9%+11.1%
YoY Inventory Change+8.8%-4.9%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Borough Park moved +22.2% over the past year, compared to +28.8% in Carroll Gardens. The +28.8% gain in Carroll Gardens reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Borough Park

Borough Park is a large residential neighborhood in southwestern Brooklyn defined by brownstone and brick rowhouses, multi-family walk-ups, and low-rise co-ops, with an active commercial corridor along 13th Avenue. The D and N trains serve the BMT West End and Sea Beach Lines respectively, while the F and G trains run along McDonald Avenue on the IND Culver Line. Prospect Park lies just northeast of the neighborhood, offering 585 acres of meadows, sports fields, and parkland.

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Carroll Gardens

Carroll Gardens is defined by its deep front gardens and long-standing bakeries and restaurants along Court and Smith Streets. The real estate market features wide historic brownstones alongside new construction condominiums that maintain the low-rise building scale.

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Transit Access

Borough Park

No subway data available

Carroll Gardens

No subway data available

Active Listings

Borough Park for sale

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Carroll Gardens 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 Borough Park cheaper than Carroll Gardens?
Yes, Borough Park has a lower median sale price at $1,772,500 compared to $2,775,000 in Carroll Gardens as of the most recent market data. Co-op and condo prices within each neighborhood can vary significantly, so the right fit depends on property type and building.
Which has better transit, Borough Park or Carroll Gardens?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Borough Park or Carroll Gardens?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Borough Park and Carroll Gardens 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 Borough Park or Carroll Gardens?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Borough Park and Carroll Gardens 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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