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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Brownsville vs East Tremont

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

Brooklyn|Bronx

Brownsville

Brooklyn

East Tremont

Bronx

How They Compare

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

Median Sale Price
$800K
$800K
Median Rent
$3K
$2K
Active Listings
21
6
Avg Days on Market
0 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
-1.5%
+93.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
6
5

Detailed Comparison

MetricBrownsvilleEast Tremont
Median Sale Price$800,000$800,000
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$2,697.5$1,900
Active Listings216
Rental Inventory287
Days on Market00
Price Cut Share21.1%7.7%
Monthly Sales Volume65
YoY Price Change-1.5%+93.9%
YoY Rent Change+7.9%-11.6%
YoY Inventory Change-4.5%-40.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Brownsville moved -1.5% over the past year, compared to +93.9% in East Tremont. East Tremont is seeing price appreciation while Brownsville has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Brownsville

Brownsville is an East Brooklyn neighborhood of large public housing complexes, low-rise row houses, and a growing number of new construction residential projects. The 3 and 4 trains run through the neighborhood along Eastern Parkway and New Lots Avenue, providing direct subway access to Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan. Betsy Head Park offers a public pool, track, and sports facilities.

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East Tremont

East Tremont is a Bronx neighborhood of prewar walk-up apartment buildings, low-rise row houses, and a cluster of newer affordable housing developments along Tremont Avenue. The 2 and 5 trains provide subway service at West Farms Square-East Tremont Avenue station, and the Cross Bronx Expressway runs along the southern border. Bronx Park and the Bronx Zoo are directly accessible from the neighborhood.

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Transit Access

Brownsville

No subway data available

East Tremont

No subway data available

Active Listings

Brownsville for sale

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East Tremont 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 Brownsville cheaper than East Tremont?
Brownsville and East Tremont are currently priced similarly, both at a median sale price of $800,000. Budget constraints will matter less than property type preference and building specifics.
Which has better transit, Brownsville or East Tremont?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Brownsville or East Tremont?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Brownsville and East Tremont 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 Brownsville or East Tremont?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Brownsville and East Tremont 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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