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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Flatlands vs Fort Greene

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

Brooklyn|Brooklyn

Flatlands

Brooklyn

Fort Greene

Brooklyn

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Flatlands has the lower median sale price at $425K vs $1.8M in Fort Greene.

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

Commuters have more transit options in Fort Greene, which is served by 4 subway lines compared to 0 in Flatlands.

Median Sale Price
$425K
$1.8M
Median Rent
$2K
$5K
Active Listings
41
35
Avg Days on Market
0 days
38.5 days
YoY Price Change
-38.3%
+107.6%
Monthly Sales Volume
6
5

Detailed Comparison

MetricFlatlandsFort Greene
Median Sale Price$425,000$1,784,937
Median Condo PriceN/A$1,374,500
Median Co-op PriceN/A$438,001
Median Rent$2,250$4,621
Active Listings4135
Rental Inventory8326
Days on Market038.5
Price Cut Share14.6%5.7%
Monthly Sales Volume65
YoY Price Change-38.3%+107.6%
YoY Rent Change-2.2%+10.0%
YoY Inventory Change+46.4%+20.7%
Subway LinesN/AA C F R

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Flatlands moved -38.3% over the past year, compared to +107.6% in Fort Greene. Fort Greene is seeing price appreciation while Flatlands has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Flatlands

Flatlands 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.

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Fort Greene

Fort Greene is an architecturally striking neighborhood centered around the beautiful Fort Greene Park. Home to the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), the area is a hub for the arts and creative expression. The real estate market is remarkably varied, featuring some of Brooklyn's most impressive historic brownstones, stately cooperatives, and sleek new construction towers that offer sweeping views of the borough and Manhattan.

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Transit Access

Flatlands

No subway data available

Fort Greene

ACFR

Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

Flatlands for sale

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Fort Greene 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 Flatlands cheaper than Fort Greene?
Yes, Flatlands has a lower median sale price at $425,000 compared to $1,784,937 in Fort Greene 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, Flatlands or Fort Greene?
Flatlands has access to 0 subway lines and Fort Greene has 4, making Fort Greene the stronger option for transit access. Flatlands has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Flatlands or Fort Greene?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Flatlands and Fort Greene 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 Flatlands or Fort Greene?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Flatlands and Fort Greene 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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