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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
For buyers focused on affordability, Bergen Beach has the lower median sale price at $825K 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 Bergen Beach.
| Metric | Bergen Beach | Downtown Brooklyn |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $825,000 | $830,000 |
| Median Condo Price | N/A | $1,395,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | N/A | $877,953 |
| Median Rent | $3,300 | $4,780 |
| Active Listings | 33 | 129 |
| Rental Inventory | 6 | 688 |
| Days on Market | 152.5 | 46 |
| Price Cut Share | 9.1% | 10.1% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 5 | 11 |
| YoY Price Change | -3.5% | -9.5% |
| YoY Rent Change | +17.9% | +8.4% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +32.0% | +38.7% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | 2 3 4 5 A C F R |
Prices in Bergen Beach moved -3.5% 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.
Bergen Beach occupies a low peninsula in southeastern Brooklyn, nearly surrounded by water, featuring postwar brick and stucco single-family homes with driveways, front lawns, and a distinctly suburban layout built on reclaimed tidal flats during the 1950s and 1960s. The nearest subway is the L train at Canarsie-Rockaway Parkway, about 1.5 miles north. Waterfront parks and restored marshlands along the Paerdegat Basin and Jamaica Bay shoreline provide green space and kayaking access.
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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