NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Brooklyn
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Midtown South has the lower median sale price at $850K vs $895K in Flatbush.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Midtown South offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Midtown South, which is served by 16 subway lines compared to 0 in Flatbush.
| Metric | Flatbush | Midtown South |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $895,000 | $850,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $610,000 | $2,760,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $283,000 | $610,000 |
| Median Rent | $3,028 | $5,100 |
| Active Listings | 79 | 69 |
| Rental Inventory | 705 | 208 |
| Days on Market | 56 | 48 |
| Price Cut Share | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 12 | 4 |
| YoY Price Change | +31.2% | +0.2% |
| YoY Rent Change | +0.9% | +5.2% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +29.5% | +4.5% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | 1 2 3 7 A B C D E F M N Q R S W |
Prices in Flatbush moved +31.2% over the past year, compared to +0.2% in Midtown South. The +31.2% gain in Flatbush reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.
Flatbush features one of Brooklyn's most varied housing stocks, including grand detached Victorians along Ocean Avenue, limestone and brownstone rowhouses, prewar apartment buildings, and brick townhomes within landmarked districts like Prospect Park South and Ditmas Park. The Q, 2, and 5 trains connect the neighborhood to Manhattan, while Prospect Park's 526 acres of green space border the northern edge. The restored Kings Theatre, a 1920s-era landmark performance venue, and Erasmus Hall High School, founded in 1786, are among the area's most notable architectural features.
View Full Market ReportMidtown South encompasses the blocks around the Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park, featuring converted loft-style condos, Beaux-Arts co-ops, and Art Deco apartment buildings alongside new residential towers. The R and W trains at 23rd Street, the 6 train on Park Avenue South, and the F and M trains on Sixth Avenue provide extensive subway coverage.
View Full Market ReportNo subway data available
34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.3 mi
34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.5 mi
42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.7 mi
Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.7 mi
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.
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