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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Melrose vs Pomonok

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

Bronx|Queens

Melrose

Bronx

Pomonok

Queens

Median Sale Price
$0
$638K
Median Rent
$2K
$3K
Active Listings
4
8
Avg Days on Market
0 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
+26.6%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
2

Detailed Comparison

MetricMelrosePomonok
Median Sale Price$0$638,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$539,672
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$2,322.5$3,100
Active Listings48
Rental Inventory83
Days on Market00
Price Cut Share0.0%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume12
YoY Price Change0.0%+26.6%
YoY Rent Change0.0%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%-50.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Melrose moved 0.0% over the past year, compared to +26.6% in Pomonok. The +26.6% gain in Pomonok reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

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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Pomonok

Pomonok is a central Queens neighborhood anchored by the Pomonok Houses, a large-scale residential development, surrounded by single-family homes and garden-apartment cooperatives. The E/F trains at Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike and Parsons Boulevard stations provide subway service. Kissena Park and its Velodrome are accessible to the east, and the Queens College campus borders the neighborhood.

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Transit Access

Melrose

No subway data available

Pomonok

No subway data available

Active Listings

Melrose for sale

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Pomonok 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 Melrose cheaper than Pomonok?
Median sale price data is not yet available for one or both neighborhoods. Contact Milton for a current market analysis.
Which has better transit, Melrose or Pomonok?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Melrose or Pomonok?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Melrose and Pomonok 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 Melrose or Pomonok?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Melrose and Pomonok 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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