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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

East New York vs Fresh Meadows

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

Brooklyn|Queens

East New York

Brooklyn

Fresh Meadows

Queens

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, East New York has the lower median sale price at $722K vs $975K in Fresh Meadows.

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

Median Sale Price
$722K
$975K
Median Rent
$3K
$2K
Active Listings
82
2
Avg Days on Market
64 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
-2.8%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
20
5

Detailed Comparison

MetricEast New YorkFresh Meadows
Median Sale Price$721,500$974,500
Median Condo Price$263,940N/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$3,000$2,490
Active Listings822
Rental Inventory12945
Days on Market640
Price Cut Share9.8%6.7%
Monthly Sales Volume205
YoY Price Change-2.8%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+7.1%-4.2%
YoY Inventory Change-7.9%-50.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in East New York moved -2.8% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Fresh Meadows. Both markets have seen price softening, with East New York declining more sharply over the measured period.

Neighborhood Profiles

East New York

East New York offers a wide range of housing types including semi-detached homes, two-to-four-family houses, brick rowhouses, and new affordable construction developments along major corridors like Atlantic and Pennsylvania Avenues. The neighborhood has strong transit coverage with the 2, 3, 4, and 5 trains on the New Lots Line and the L train along the Canarsie Line, plus the major transfer hub at Broadway Junction. Shirley Chisholm State Park on Jamaica Bay and Spring Creek Park provide waterfront green space along the neighborhood's southern edge.

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Fresh Meadows

Fresh Meadows is a planned residential Queens neighborhood originally developed in the late 1940s as garden-apartment complexes with landscaped grounds, along with Cape Cod and Colonial single-family homes on curved streets. The Q65 and Q17 buses connect to the Flushing 7 train, and the QM1 express bus runs to Midtown Manhattan. Cunningham Park, a 358-acre green space with hiking trails and sports fields, borders the east side.

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Transit Access

East New York

No subway data available

Fresh Meadows

No subway data available

Active Listings

East New York for sale

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Fresh Meadows 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 East New York cheaper than Fresh Meadows?
Yes, East New York has a lower median sale price at $721,500 compared to $974,500 in Fresh Meadows 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, East New York or Fresh Meadows?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, East New York or Fresh Meadows?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. East New York and Fresh Meadows 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 East New York or Fresh Meadows?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both East New York and Fresh Meadows 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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