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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Brooklyn
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Financial District has the lower median sale price at $938K vs $1.4M in Columbia St Waterfront District.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Financial District offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Financial District, which is served by 9 subway lines compared to 0 in Columbia St Waterfront District.
| Metric | Columbia St Waterfront District | Financial District |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,430,000 | $937,500 |
| Median Condo Price | $971,000 | $937,500 |
| Median Co-op Price | N/A | $650,000 |
| Median Rent | $4,000 | $4,800 |
| Active Listings | 14 | 346 |
| Rental Inventory | 23 | 831 |
| Days on Market | 116 | 79 |
| Price Cut Share | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 2 | 24 |
| YoY Price Change | 0.0% | -8.8% |
| YoY Rent Change | -9.6% | +3.2% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -6.7% | +12.0% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | 1 2 3 4 5 J R W Z |
Prices in Columbia St Waterfront District moved 0.0% over the past year, compared to -8.8% in Financial District. Both markets have seen price softening, with Financial District declining more sharply over the measured period.
The Columbia Street Waterfront District is a narrow Brooklyn neighborhood stretching along the Upper New York Bay between Carroll Gardens and Red Hook. The housing stock includes converted industrial lofts, brownstone row houses, and new condominium buildings with waterfront views. The F/G trains at Carroll Street and Bergen Street stations serve the eastern edge, and the neighborhood offers direct views of the Statue of Liberty and Governors Island.
View Full Market ReportThe Financial District occupies the southern tip of Manhattan, where landmark office towers have been converted into spacious residential lofts alongside new luxury high-rise condominiums with river and harbor views. The Oculus and Fulton Center transit hubs connect over a dozen subway lines, including the 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, and Z trains, making it one of the best-connected neighborhoods in the city. Battery Park, Bowling Green, and the 9/11 Memorial provide open green space and waterfront access at the foot of the skyline.
View Full Market ReportNo subway data available
Wall St (2 3 4 5) — 0.0 mi
Broad St (J Z) — 0.1 mi
Rector St (1 R W) — 0.1 mi
Cortlandt St (R W) — 0.2 mi
Bowling Green (4 5) — 0.2 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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