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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Greenpoint vs Melrose

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

Brooklyn|Bronx

Greenpoint

Brooklyn

Melrose

Bronx

Median Sale Price
$2.4M
$0
Median Rent
$5K
$2K
Active Listings
64
4
Avg Days on Market
66 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
+48.4%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricGreenpointMelrose
Median Sale Price$2,367,500$0
Median Condo Price$2,350,000N/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$4,800$2,322.5
Active Listings644
Rental Inventory6468
Days on Market660
Price Cut Share4.7%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume71
YoY Price Change+48.4%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+6.2%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change-36.0%0.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Greenpoint moved +48.4% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Melrose. The +48.4% gain in Greenpoint reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Greenpoint

Greenpoint is a neighborhood that perfectly balances its industrial heritage with a modern, creative spirit. Known for its stunning views of the Manhattan skyline and its rich industrial heritage, the area has become a premier destination for luxury living. The real estate landscape features a mix of historic multi-family homes, converted factory lofts, and a new wave of high-end glass towers along the East River waterfront.

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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

Greenpoint

No subway data available

Melrose

No subway data available

Active Listings

Greenpoint 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.

Greenpoint vs Melrose: 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. Greenpoint and Melrose both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.

Outer-borough submarkets including Greenpoint and Melrose generally tracked the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% peak-to-trough decline before fully recovering by 2017 and posting further gains through early 2020.

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

Metric (2026)GreenpointMelrose
Median Sale Price$2,367,500$0
Median Rent$4,800/mo$2,322.5/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change+48.4%0.0%
Average Days on Market66 days0 days
Distance to Nearest SubwayN/AN/A

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 Greenpoint 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, Greenpoint or Melrose?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Greenpoint or Melrose?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Greenpoint 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 Greenpoint 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 Greenpoint 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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