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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Melrose vs Sunset Park

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

Bronx|Brooklyn

Melrose

Bronx

Sunset Park

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$0
$1.3M
Median Rent
$2K
$3K
Active Listings
4
60
Avg Days on Market
0 days
63 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
-1.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
14

Detailed Comparison

MetricMelroseSunset Park
Median Sale Price$0$1,307,500
Median Condo PriceN/A$519,307
Median Co-op PriceN/A$553,550
Median Rent$2,322.5$2,800
Active Listings460
Rental Inventory8105
Days on Market063
Price Cut Share0.0%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume114
YoY Price Change0.0%-1.1%
YoY Rent Change0.0%+5.7%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%0.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Melrose moved 0.0% over the past year, compared to -1.1% in Sunset Park. Both markets have seen price softening, with Sunset Park declining more sharply over the measured period.

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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Sunset Park

Sunset Park features four landmarked historic districts of Italianate, Neo-Grec, and Romanesque Revival brick and brownstone rowhouses climbing the hillside between Fourth and Eighth Avenues in western Brooklyn. The namesake hilltop park offers panoramic Manhattan skyline views and a 1936 neoclassical public pool, while the commercial corridors along Fifth Avenue and Eighth Avenue anchor the neighborhood. The D train at Ninth Avenue, N/R at 36th-45th-53rd Streets provide multiple subway connections to Manhattan.

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Transit Access

Melrose

No subway data available

Sunset Park

No subway data available

Active Listings

Melrose for sale

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