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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Ditmas Park vs DUMBO

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

Brooklyn|Brooklyn

Ditmas Park

Brooklyn

DUMBO

Brooklyn

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Ditmas Park has the lower median sale price at $630K vs $1.9M in DUMBO.

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

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

Median Sale Price
$630K
$1.9M
Median Rent
$3K
$6K
Active Listings
42
93
Avg Days on Market
57.5 days
89 days
YoY Price Change
-64.0%
+3.4%
Monthly Sales Volume
5
4

Detailed Comparison

MetricDitmas ParkDUMBO
Median Sale Price$630,000$1,950,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$1,950,000
Median Co-op Price$557,500N/A
Median Rent$2,780$6,250
Active Listings4293
Rental Inventory98149
Days on Market57.589
Price Cut Share11.9%6.5%
Monthly Sales Volume54
YoY Price Change-64.0%+3.4%
YoY Rent Change+12.3%+17.9%
YoY Inventory Change-4.5%+1.1%
Subway LinesN/A2 3 A C F R

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Ditmas Park moved -64.0% over the past year, compared to +3.4% in DUMBO. DUMBO is seeing price appreciation while Ditmas Park has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Ditmas Park

Ditmas Park is a landmarked Brooklyn neighborhood recognized for its freestanding Victorian, Colonial Revival, Tudor, and Craftsman homes set back from the street with porches and landscaped yards. The B and Q trains serve the neighborhood at Cortelyou Road, Beverley Road, Newkirk Plaza, and Avenue H stations, and Prospect Park's 526 acres of green space sit just to the northwest. The historic district encompasses roughly 2,000 residential buildings dating from 1902 to 1914, making it one of the city's best-preserved collections of early 20th-century residential architecture.

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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

Ditmas Park

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

Ditmas Park 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 Ditmas Park cheaper than DUMBO?
Yes, Ditmas Park has a lower median sale price at $630,000 compared to $1,950,000 in DUMBO as of the most recent market data. Co-op and condo prices within each neighborhood can vary significantly, so the right fit depends on property type and building.
Which has better transit, Ditmas Park or DUMBO?
Ditmas Park has access to 0 subway lines and DUMBO has 6, making DUMBO the stronger option for transit access. Ditmas Park has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Ditmas Park or DUMBO?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Ditmas Park 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 Ditmas Park 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 Ditmas Park 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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