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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

DUMBO vs Marble Hill

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

DUMBO

Brooklyn

Marble Hill

Manhattan

How They Compare

Commuters have more transit options in DUMBO, which is served by 6 subway lines compared to 0 in Marble Hill.

Median Sale Price
$1.9M
$0
Median Rent
$6K
$3K
Active Listings
93
1
Avg Days on Market
89 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
+3.4%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
4
2

Detailed Comparison

MetricDUMBOMarble Hill
Median Sale Price$1,950,000$0
Median Condo Price$1,950,000N/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$6,250$3,297.5
Active Listings931
Rental Inventory14932
Days on Market890
Price Cut Share6.5%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume42
YoY Price Change+3.4%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+17.9%+71.3%
YoY Inventory Change+1.1%-50.0%
Subway Lines2 3 A C F RN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in DUMBO moved +3.4% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Marble Hill. The +3.4% gain in DUMBO reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

DUMBO

DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) sits between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges along the East River waterfront, with a 95-building historic district of converted industrial warehouses. The housing market features spacious loft residences with exposed brick and high ceilings alongside modern luxury condominiums with skyline and waterfront views, served by the F train at York Street and the A and C at High Street. Brooklyn Bridge Park stretches along the waterfront with piers, playgrounds, and Jane's Carousel.

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Marble Hill

Marble Hill is a small, geographically unique Manhattan neighborhood that sits north of the Harlem River, physically connected to the Bronx. The housing stock consists primarily of mid-rise prewar apartment buildings, public housing towers, and a cluster of two-family homes. The 1 train at 225th Street station provides express service to Midtown, and Metro-North stops at Marble Hill station on the Hudson Line.

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Transit Access

DUMBO

23ACFR

York St (F) — 0.2 mi

High St (A C) — 0.3 mi

Clark St (2 3) — 0.5 mi

Court St (R) — 0.7 mi

East Broadway (F) — 0.7 mi

Marble Hill

No subway data available

Active Listings

DUMBO for sale

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Marble Hill 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 DUMBO cheaper than Marble Hill?
Median sale price data is not yet available for one or both neighborhoods. Contact Milton for a current market analysis.
Which has better transit, DUMBO or Marble Hill?
DUMBO has access to 6 subway lines and Marble Hill has 0, making DUMBO the stronger option for transit access. Marble Hill has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, DUMBO or Marble Hill?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. DUMBO and Marble Hill 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 DUMBO or Marble Hill?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both DUMBO and Marble Hill 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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