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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

DUMBO vs Kew Gardens Hills

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

Brooklyn|Queens

DUMBO

Brooklyn

Kew Gardens Hills

Queens

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Kew Gardens Hills has the lower median sale price at $380K vs $1.9M in DUMBO.

Investors analyzing rental yield will find Kew Gardens Hills 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 Kew Gardens Hills.

Median Sale Price
$1.9M
$380K
Median Rent
$6K
$3K
Active Listings
93
68
Avg Days on Market
89 days
48 days
YoY Price Change
+3.4%
-7.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
4
19

Detailed Comparison

MetricDUMBOKew Gardens Hills
Median Sale Price$1,950,000$380,000
Median Condo Price$1,950,000$558,510
Median Co-op PriceN/A$288,000
Median Rent$6,250$2,575
Active Listings9368
Rental Inventory14954
Days on Market8948
Price Cut Share6.5%14.7%
Monthly Sales Volume419
YoY Price Change+3.4%-7.1%
YoY Rent Change+17.9%-8.0%
YoY Inventory Change+1.1%+41.7%
Subway Lines2 3 A C F RN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in DUMBO moved +3.4% over the past year, compared to -7.1% in Kew Gardens Hills. DUMBO is seeing price appreciation while Kew Gardens Hills has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

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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Kew Gardens Hills

Kew Gardens Hills is a residential Queens neighborhood of brick single-family homes, two-family houses, and garden-apartment cooperatives arranged on a hilly grid between Main Street Flushing and the Long Island Expressway. The E/F trains at Union Turnpike-Kew Gardens station and local buses provide transit connections. Flushing Meadows Corona Park is accessible to the north.

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Transit Access

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

Kew Gardens Hills

No subway data available

Active Listings

DUMBO for sale

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Kew Gardens Hills 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 DUMBO cheaper than Kew Gardens Hills?
Kew Gardens Hills is more affordable, with a median sale price of $380,000 vs $1,950,000 in DUMBO. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, DUMBO or Kew Gardens Hills?
DUMBO has access to 6 subway lines and Kew Gardens Hills has 0, making DUMBO the stronger option for transit access. Kew Gardens Hills has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, DUMBO or Kew Gardens Hills?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. DUMBO and Kew Gardens Hills 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 DUMBO or Kew Gardens Hills?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both DUMBO and Kew Gardens Hills 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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