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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

DUMBO vs Melrose

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

Brooklyn|Bronx

DUMBO

Brooklyn

Melrose

Bronx

How They Compare

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

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

Detailed Comparison

MetricDUMBOMelrose
Median Sale Price$1,950,000$0
Median Condo Price$1,950,000N/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$6,250$2,322.5
Active Listings934
Rental Inventory1498
Days on Market890
Price Cut Share6.5%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume41
YoY Price Change+3.4%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+17.9%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change+1.1%0.0%
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 Melrose. 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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Melrose

Melrose features 19th-century brownstones, neo-Renaissance apartment houses, and modern LEED-certified developments like Via Verde, all anchored by the commercial corridors along Third Avenue and Melrose Avenue. The 2 and 5 trains stop at East 149th Street, the 4 train serves nearby stations, and St. Mary's Park provides 35 acres of green space on the neighborhood's edge.

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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

Melrose

No subway data available

Active Listings

DUMBO for sale

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Melrose 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 Melrose?
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 Melrose?
DUMBO has access to 6 subway lines and Melrose has 0, making DUMBO the stronger option for transit access. Melrose has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, DUMBO or Melrose?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. DUMBO and Melrose 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 Melrose?
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 Melrose 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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