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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

East Tremont vs Sunset Park

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

Bronx|Brooklyn

East Tremont

Bronx

Sunset Park

Brooklyn

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, East Tremont has the lower median sale price at $800K vs $1.3M in Sunset Park.

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

Median Sale Price
$800K
$1.3M
Median Rent
$2K
$3K
Active Listings
6
60
Avg Days on Market
0 days
63 days
YoY Price Change
+93.9%
-1.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
5
14

Detailed Comparison

MetricEast TremontSunset Park
Median Sale Price$800,000$1,307,500
Median Condo PriceN/A$519,307
Median Co-op PriceN/A$553,550
Median Rent$1,900$2,800
Active Listings660
Rental Inventory7105
Days on Market063
Price Cut Share7.7%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume514
YoY Price Change+93.9%-1.1%
YoY Rent Change-11.6%+5.7%
YoY Inventory Change-40.0%0.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in East Tremont moved +93.9% over the past year, compared to -1.1% in Sunset Park. East Tremont is seeing price appreciation while Sunset Park has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

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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Sunset Park

Sunset Park features four landmarked historic districts of Italianate, Neo-Grec, and Romanesque Revival brick and brownstone rowhouses climbing the hillside between Fourth and Eighth Avenues in western Brooklyn. The namesake hilltop park offers panoramic Manhattan skyline views and a 1936 neoclassical public pool, while the commercial corridors along Fifth Avenue and Eighth Avenue anchor the neighborhood. The D train at Ninth Avenue, N/R at 36th-45th-53rd Streets provide multiple subway connections to Manhattan.

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Transit Access

East Tremont

No subway data available

Sunset Park

No subway data available

Active Listings

East Tremont for sale

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Sunset Park 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 East Tremont cheaper than Sunset Park?
Yes, East Tremont has a lower median sale price at $800,000 compared to $1,307,500 in Sunset Park 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, East Tremont or Sunset Park?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, East Tremont or Sunset Park?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. East Tremont and Sunset Park 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 East Tremont or Sunset Park?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both East Tremont and Sunset Park 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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