NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Brooklyn
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Brighton Beach has the lower median sale price at $543K vs $645K in Hamilton Heights.
Commuters have more transit options in Hamilton Heights, which is served by 5 subway lines compared to 0 in Brighton Beach.
| Metric | Brighton Beach | Hamilton Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $542,500 | $645,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $520,000 | $532,500 |
| Median Co-op Price | $368,500 | $400,000 |
| Median Rent | $2,575 | $3,000 |
| Active Listings | 165 | 83 |
| Rental Inventory | 44 | 235 |
| Days on Market | 116 | 76.5 |
| Price Cut Share | 11.5% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 12 | 7 |
| YoY Price Change | -16.5% | +20.7% |
| YoY Rent Change | -4.6% | +7.1% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +51.4% | +22.1% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | 1 A B C D |
Prices in Brighton Beach moved -16.5% over the past year, compared to +20.7% in Hamilton Heights. Hamilton Heights is seeing price appreciation while Brighton Beach has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
Brighton Beach stretches along Brooklyn's Atlantic shoreline with a housing stock that ranges from 1920s Art Deco apartment buildings along Ocean Parkway to postwar co-op towers and newer oceanfront condominiums. The B and Q trains run above Brighton Beach Avenue, providing direct service to Downtown Brooklyn, Midtown Manhattan, and connections across the system. The Riegelmann Boardwalk extends along the waterfront, connecting to Coney Island, while Brighton Beach Avenue below the elevated tracks forms the neighborhood's primary commercial corridor.
View Full Market ReportHamilton Heights is a historic and architecturally stunning section of Harlem, named after Alexander Hamilton. The neighborhood is famous for its grand row houses and the beautiful campus of City College. Residents enjoy proximity to Riverbank State Park and a growing number of cafes and restaurants. The real estate market features a mix of impeccably preserved historic townhouses, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and modern boutique developments.
View Full Market ReportNo subway data available
145 St (1 A B C D) — 0.2 mi
125 St (1) — 0.7 mi
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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