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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
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For buyers focused on affordability, Jamaica Estates has the lower median sale price at $1.1M vs $2.8M in Flatiron.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Flatiron offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Flatiron, which is served by 11 subway lines compared to 0 in Jamaica Estates.
| Metric | Flatiron | Jamaica Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $2,760,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $3,600,000 | N/A |
| Median Co-op Price | $1,775,000 | $186,000 |
| Median Rent | $6,192.5 | $2,250 |
| Active Listings | 245 | 19 |
| Rental Inventory | 262 | 21 |
| Days on Market | 107.5 | 67 |
| Price Cut Share | 12.7% | 21.1% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 16 | 5 |
| YoY Price Change | +68.4% | -9.3% |
| YoY Rent Change | +2.4% | -11.8% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +8.9% | +35.7% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 B D F M N Q R W | N/A |
Prices in Flatiron moved +68.4% over the past year, compared to -9.3% in Jamaica Estates. Flatiron is seeing price appreciation while Jamaica Estates has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
The Flatiron District is a busy intersection of history, technology, and luxury living. Named after the iconic Flatiron Building, the neighborhood is centered around Madison Square Park and is a hub for the city's 'Silicon Alley.' The real estate market is famous for its grand cast-iron loft buildings with high ceilings and expansive floor plans, alongside ultra-luxury glass towers that offer modern amenities and central Manhattan convenience.
View Full Market ReportJamaica Estates is a residential Queens neighborhood of large Tudor, Colonial, and Mediterranean-style homes on winding tree-lined streets along the hills of the terminal moraine. The F train at Hillside Avenue and the LIRR at Jamaica station are accessible by bus. The Grand Central Parkway borders the neighborhood to the north, providing highway access to Manhattan and Long Island.
View Full Market Report34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.6 mi
34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3) — 0.7 mi
No subway data available
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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