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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Clearview vs East New York

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

Queens|Brooklyn

Clearview

Queens

East New York

Brooklyn

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, East New York has the lower median sale price at $722K vs $980K in Clearview.

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

Median Sale Price
$980K
$722K
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
14
82
Avg Days on Market
0 days
64 days
YoY Price Change
+214.1%
-2.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
4
20

Detailed Comparison

MetricClearviewEast New York
Median Sale Price$980,000$721,500
Median Condo PriceN/A$263,940
Median Co-op Price$320,000N/A
Median Rent$2,887.5$3,000
Active Listings1482
Rental Inventory3129
Days on Market064
Price Cut Share11.1%9.8%
Monthly Sales Volume420
YoY Price Change+214.1%-2.8%
YoY Rent Change0.0%+7.1%
YoY Inventory Change+7.7%-7.9%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Clearview moved +214.1% over the past year, compared to -2.8% in East New York. Clearview is seeing price appreciation while East New York has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Clearview

Clearview is a residential Queens neighborhood of split-level and Colonial-style homes built primarily in the 1950s and 1960s, set on curving streets with private driveways and lawns. The neighborhood is bounded by the Clearview Expressway to the west and Little Neck Bay to the east. Bus service connects to the Flushing 7 train and the LIRR at Bayside station.

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East New York

East New York offers a wide range of housing types including semi-detached homes, two-to-four-family houses, brick rowhouses, and new affordable construction developments along major corridors like Atlantic and Pennsylvania Avenues. The neighborhood has strong transit coverage with the 2, 3, 4, and 5 trains on the New Lots Line and the L train along the Canarsie Line, plus the major transfer hub at Broadway Junction. Shirley Chisholm State Park on Jamaica Bay and Spring Creek Park provide waterfront green space along the neighborhood's southern edge.

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Transit Access

Clearview

No subway data available

East New York

No subway data available

Active Listings

Clearview for sale

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East New York 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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

Clearview vs East New York: Home Price Resilience 2008-2020

From the 2008 financial crisis through the 2020 pandemic, the NYC metro Case-Shiller composite fell about 25% peak-to-trough between 2007 and 2012, then fully recovered by 2017 and gained another 15% through Q1 2020. Clearview and East New York both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.

Outer-borough submarkets including Clearview and East New York generally tracked the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% peak-to-trough decline before fully recovering by 2017 and posting further gains through early 2020.

Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.

Metric (2026)ClearviewEast New York
Median Sale Price$980,000$721,500
Median Rent$2,887.5/mo$3,000/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change+214.1%-2.8%
Average Days on Market0 days64 days
Distance to Nearest SubwayN/AN/A

Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clearview cheaper than East New York?
East New York is more affordable, with a median sale price of $721,500 vs $980,000 in Clearview. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Clearview or East New York?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Clearview or East New York?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Clearview and East New York 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 Clearview or East New York?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Clearview and East New York 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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