Queens
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Briarwood has the lower median sale price at $325K vs $1.3M in Chelsea.
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 Chelsea, which is served by 14 subway lines compared to 0 in Briarwood.
| Metric | Briarwood | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $325,000 | $1,250,000 |
| Median Condo Price | N/A | $3,052,500 |
| Median Co-op Price | $276,250 | $830,000 |
| Median Rent | $2,300 | $5,975 |
| Active Listings | 39 | 366 |
| Rental Inventory | 53 | 721 |
| Days on Market | 36.5 | 60.5 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 9 | 39 |
| YoY Price Change | -29.3% | -19.4% |
| YoY Rent Change | +15.0% | +7.7% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -7.1% | -12.9% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | 1 2 3 A B C D E F M N Q R W |
Prices in Briarwood moved -29.3% over the past year, compared to -19.4% in Chelsea. Both markets have seen price softening, with Briarwood declining more sharply over the measured period.
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 ReportChelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood mixes industrial history with modern luxury. The real estate market here is dominated by high-end condominium developments designed by world-renowned architects, alongside historic pre-war lofts and historic townhouses in the Chelsea Historic District.
View Full Market ReportNo subway data available
34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.6 mi
34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 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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