NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
For buyers focused on affordability, Flatlands has the lower median sale price at $425K vs $830K in Downtown Brooklyn.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Downtown Brooklyn offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Downtown Brooklyn, which is served by 8 subway lines compared to 0 in Flatlands.
| Metric | Downtown Brooklyn | Flatlands |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $830,000 | $425,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,395,000 | N/A |
| Median Co-op Price | $877,953 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $4,780 | $2,250 |
| Active Listings | 129 | 41 |
| Rental Inventory | 688 | 8 |
| Days on Market | 46 | 0 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.1% | 14.6% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 11 | 6 |
| YoY Price Change | -9.5% | -38.3% |
| YoY Rent Change | +8.4% | -2.2% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +38.7% | +46.4% |
| Subway Lines | 2 3 4 5 A C F R | N/A |
Prices in Downtown Brooklyn moved -9.5% over the past year, compared to -38.3% in Flatlands. Both markets have seen price softening, with Flatlands declining more sharply over the measured period.
Downtown Brooklyn features a mixture of historic brownstones and modern high-rise architecture. The area is built around major transit hubs, including LIRR access and multiple subway lines. Residents benefit from green space in Brooklyn Bridge Park and prominent local landmarks.
View Full Market ReportFlatlands is a southeastern Brooklyn neighborhood of single-family detached homes, two-family brick houses, and low-rise apartment buildings on a flat grid of residential streets. The B/Q trains at the Kings Highway and Avenue U stations serve the western portion, and local buses provide additional connections. Floyd Bennett Field, the city's first municipal airport and now a national recreation area, borders the southern edge.
View Full Market ReportCourt St (R) — 0.1 mi
Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.1 mi
Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.2 mi
Clark St (2 3) — 0.3 mi
High St (A C) — 0.4 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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