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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

East New York vs Hillcrest

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

Brooklyn|Queens

East New York

Brooklyn

Hillcrest

Queens

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, East New York has the lower median sale price at $722K vs $1.1M in Hillcrest.

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
$1.1M
Median Rent
$3K
$2K
Active Listings
82
10
Avg Days on Market
64 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
-2.8%
+25.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
20
7

Detailed Comparison

MetricEast New YorkHillcrest
Median Sale Price$721,500$1,150,000
Median Condo Price$263,940N/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$3,000$2,400
Active Listings8210
Rental Inventory1294
Days on Market640
Price Cut Share9.8%23.1%
Monthly Sales Volume207
YoY Price Change-2.8%+25.8%
YoY Rent Change+7.1%-5.9%
YoY Inventory Change-7.9%+400.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in East New York moved -2.8% over the past year, compared to +25.8% in Hillcrest. Hillcrest is seeing price appreciation while East New York has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

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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Hillcrest

Hillcrest is a hilly residential Queens neighborhood of brick Tudor and Colonial homes, garden-apartment cooperatives, and mid-rise condominium buildings along the spine of the Jamaica Hills ridge. The F train at Parsons Boulevard and 169th Street stations provides subway access, and local buses connect to Jamaica Center. St. John's University campus borders the neighborhood to the north.

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Transit Access

East New York

No subway data available

Hillcrest

No subway data available

Active Listings

East New York for sale

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Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest?
Yes, East New York has a lower median sale price at $721,500 compared to $1,150,000 in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest?
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 Hillcrest?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. East New York and Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest?
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 Hillcrest 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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