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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Belmont vs DUMBO

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

Bronx|Brooklyn

Belmont

Bronx

DUMBO

Brooklyn

How They Compare

Commuters have more transit options in DUMBO, which is served by 6 subway lines compared to 0 in Belmont.

Median Sale Price
$0
$1.9M
Median Rent
$3K
$6K
Active Listings
2
93
Avg Days on Market
0 days
89 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
+3.4%
Monthly Sales Volume
2
4

Detailed Comparison

MetricBelmontDUMBO
Median Sale Price$0$1,950,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$1,950,000
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$2,850$6,250
Active Listings293
Rental Inventory14149
Days on Market089
Price Cut Share0.0%6.5%
Monthly Sales Volume24
YoY Price Change0.0%+3.4%
YoY Rent Change-11.6%+17.9%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%+1.1%
Subway LinesN/A2 3 A C F R

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Belmont moved 0.0% over the past year, compared to +3.4% in DUMBO. The +3.4% gain in DUMBO reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Belmont

Belmont is a compact Bronx neighborhood centered on Arthur Avenue, known for its Italian specialty food shops and restaurants. The building stock consists primarily of prewar walk-up apartment buildings, low-rise row houses, and scattered two-family brick homes. The B/D trains at Fordham Road and the Metro-North Fordham station are within walking distance, and the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden border the neighborhood.

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DUMBO

DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) sits between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges along the East River waterfront, with a 95-building historic district of converted industrial warehouses. The housing market features spacious loft residences with exposed brick and high ceilings alongside modern luxury condominiums with skyline and waterfront views, served by the F train at York Street and the A and C at High Street. Brooklyn Bridge Park stretches along the waterfront with piers, playgrounds, and Jane's Carousel.

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Transit Access

Belmont

No subway data available

DUMBO

23ACFR

York St (F) — 0.2 mi

High St (A C) — 0.3 mi

Clark St (2 3) — 0.5 mi

Court St (R) — 0.7 mi

East Broadway (F) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

Belmont for sale

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DUMBO 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 Belmont cheaper than DUMBO?
Median sale price data is not yet available for one or both neighborhoods. Contact Milton for a current market analysis.
Which has better transit, Belmont or DUMBO?
Belmont has access to 0 subway lines and DUMBO has 6, making DUMBO the stronger option for transit access. Belmont has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Belmont or DUMBO?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Belmont and DUMBO 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 Belmont or DUMBO?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Belmont and DUMBO 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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