NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Brooklyn
Queens
For buyers focused on affordability, Forest Hills has the lower median sale price at $615K 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 Forest Hills.
| Metric | Downtown Brooklyn | Forest Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $830,000 | $615,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,395,000 | $814,600 |
| Median Co-op Price | $877,953 | $400,000 |
| Median Rent | $4,780 | $2,977.5 |
| Active Listings | 129 | 348 |
| Rental Inventory | 688 | 228 |
| Days on Market | 46 | 69.5 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 11 | 47 |
| YoY Price Change | -9.5% | +57.9% |
| YoY Rent Change | +8.4% | +14.5% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +38.7% | +15.6% |
| 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 +57.9% in Forest Hills. Forest Hills is seeing price appreciation while Downtown Brooklyn has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
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 ReportForest Hills is a sought-after and architecturally distinctive Queens neighborhood known for its lush greenery and exceptional architecture. The area is famous for Forest Hills Gardens, a private community featuring stunning Tudor-style homes and winding streets. The broader neighborhood offers a mix of grand pre-war cooperatives, modern luxury condominiums, and the popular shopping and dining destination of Austin Street, providing a suburban feel within the city limits.
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
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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.
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