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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Brookville vs Dyker Heights

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

Queens|Brooklyn

Brookville

Queens

Dyker Heights

Brooklyn

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Brookville has the lower median sale price at $746K vs $1.1M in Dyker Heights.

Median Sale Price
$746K
$1.1M
Median Rent
$0
$2K
Active Listings
4
39
Avg Days on Market
0 days
52 days
YoY Price Change
+52.2%
-16.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
10

Detailed Comparison

MetricBrookvilleDyker Heights
Median Sale Price$746,000$1,075,000
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$0$2,495
Active Listings439
Rental Inventory113
Days on Market052
Price Cut Share12.5%15.4%
Monthly Sales Volume110
YoY Price Change+52.2%-16.3%
YoY Rent Change0.0%-10.9%
YoY Inventory Change+100.0%-35.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Brookville moved +52.2% over the past year, compared to -16.3% in Dyker Heights. Brookville is seeing price appreciation while Dyker Heights has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Brookville

Brookville is a residential Queens neighborhood of single-family detached homes and garden-style cooperatives along the border with Nassau County. The neighborhood is served by local bus routes connecting to the LIRR at Rosedale station and the A train at Far Rockaway. Brookville Park, a 97-acre green space with ball fields and playgrounds, forms the neighborhood core.

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Dyker Heights

Dyker Heights is a long-established Brooklyn neighborhood with spacious single-family homes and multi-family inventory. Housing stock ranges from historic pre-war cooperatives to newer condominium developments, with Dyker Beach Park and Golf Course on the western edge and R/D train service.

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Transit Access

Brookville

No subway data available

Dyker Heights

No subway data available

Active Listings

Brookville 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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

Brookville vs Dyker Heights: Home Price Resilience 2008-2020

From the 2008 financial crisis through the 2020 pandemic, the NYC metro Case-Shiller composite fell about 25% peak-to-trough between 2007 and 2012, then fully recovered by 2017 and gained another 15% through Q1 2020. Brookville and Dyker Heights both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.

Outer-borough submarkets including Brookville and Dyker Heights generally tracked the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% peak-to-trough decline before fully recovering by 2017 and posting further gains through early 2020.

Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.

Metric (2026)BrookvilleDyker Heights
Median Sale Price$746,000$1,075,000
Median Rent$0/mo$2,495/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change+52.2%-16.3%
Average Days on Market0 days52 days
Distance to Nearest SubwayN/AN/A

Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brookville cheaper than Dyker Heights?
Yes, Brookville has a lower median sale price at $746,000 compared to $1,075,000 in Dyker Heights 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, Brookville or Dyker Heights?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Brookville or Dyker Heights?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Brookville and Dyker Heights 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 Brookville or Dyker Heights?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Brookville and Dyker Heights 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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