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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Bedford-Stuyvesant vs Greenwich Village

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Brooklyn

Greenwich Village

Manhattan

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Bedford-Stuyvesant has the lower median sale price at $1.1M vs $1.8M in Greenwich Village.

Commuters have more transit options in Greenwich Village, which is served by 5 subway lines compared to 0 in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$1.8M
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
238
262
Avg Days on Market
64 days
54 days
YoY Price Change
-14.0%
+36.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
51
43

Detailed Comparison

MetricBedford-StuyvesantGreenwich Village
Median Sale Price$1,112,800$1,800,000
Median Condo Price$1,210,000$1,800,000
Median Co-op Price$152,500$1,668,734
Median Rent$3,395$5,400
Active Listings238262
Rental Inventory1340222
Days on Market6454
Price Cut Share13.9%10.7%
Monthly Sales Volume5143
YoY Price Change-14.0%+36.1%
YoY Rent Change+6.1%+5.4%
YoY Inventory Change+11.2%+7.4%
Subway LinesN/AC E N R W

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Bedford-Stuyvesant moved -14.0% over the past year, compared to +36.1% in Greenwich Village. Greenwich Village is seeing price appreciation while Bedford-Stuyvesant has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Bedford/Stuyvesant, in Brooklyn, features a mix of traditional brownstone row houses and mid-rise apartment buildings. Local amenities include proximity to major parks and robust access via subway lines, such as the L and J/Z trains. The area retains much of its historic architecture alongside newer residential developments.

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Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village, or 'The Village,' remains the heart of New York’s creative history and intellectual life. Defined by its winding, non-grid streets and the iconic Washington Square Park, the neighborhood offers a unique sense of place. The real estate market is highly sought after, featuring some of the city's most beautiful historic townhouses, gold-coast cooperatives, and discreet luxury developments that maintain the area's low-rise charm.

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Transit Access

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No subway data available

Greenwich Village

CENRW

Spring St (C E) — 0.5 mi

Prince St (N R W) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

Bedford-Stuyvesant for sale

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Greenwich Village 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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

Bedford-Stuyvesant vs Greenwich Village: Home Price Resilience 2008-2020

From the 2008 financial crisis through the 2020 pandemic, the NYC metro Case-Shiller composite fell about 25% peak-to-trough between 2007 and 2012, then fully recovered by 2017 and gained another 15% through Q1 2020. Bedford-Stuyvesant and Greenwich Village both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.

Greenwich Village tracked the more resilient Manhattan price path with a 10% to 15% peak-to-trough decline, while Bedford-Stuyvesant moved closer to the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% retracement before recovering through 2017.

Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.

Metric (2026)Bedford-StuyvesantGreenwich Village
Median Sale Price$1,112,800$1,800,000
Median Rent$3,395/mo$5,400/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change-14.0%+36.1%
Average Days on Market64 days54 days
Distance to Nearest SubwayN/A0.49 mi

Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bedford-Stuyvesant cheaper than Greenwich Village?
Yes, Bedford-Stuyvesant has a lower median sale price at $1,112,800 compared to $1,800,000 in Greenwich Village 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, Bedford-Stuyvesant or Greenwich Village?
Bedford-Stuyvesant has access to 0 subway lines and Greenwich Village has 5, making Greenwich Village the stronger option for transit access. Bedford-Stuyvesant has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Bedford-Stuyvesant or Greenwich Village?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Bedford-Stuyvesant and Greenwich Village 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 Bedford-Stuyvesant or Greenwich Village?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Bedford-Stuyvesant and Greenwich Village 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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