NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Brooklyn
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Midtown East has the lower median sale price at $775K vs $1.8M in Fort Greene.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Midtown East offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Midtown East, which is served by 7 subway lines compared to 4 in Fort Greene.
| Metric | Fort Greene | Midtown East |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,784,937 | $775,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,374,500 | $990,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $438,001 | $628,000 |
| Median Rent | $4,621 | $4,895 |
| Active Listings | 35 | 1163 |
| Rental Inventory | 326 | 1710 |
| Days on Market | 38.5 | 60 |
| Price Cut Share | 5.7% | 13.2% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 5 | 95 |
| YoY Price Change | +107.6% | -16.2% |
| YoY Rent Change | +10.0% | +8.8% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +20.7% | +1.8% |
| Subway Lines | A C F R | 4 5 6 7 E M S |
Prices in Fort Greene moved +107.6% over the past year, compared to -16.2% in Midtown East. Fort Greene is seeing price appreciation while Midtown East has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
Fort Greene is an architecturally striking neighborhood centered around the beautiful Fort Greene Park. Home to the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), the area is a hub for the arts and creative expression. The real estate market is remarkably varied, featuring some of Brooklyn's most impressive historic brownstones, stately cooperatives, and sleek new construction towers that offer sweeping views of the borough and Manhattan.
View Full Market ReportMidtown East is a dynamic hub that is the gateway to Manhattan for many. Home to iconic landmarks like Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building, the neighborhood offers unparalleled convenience for commuters and professionals. The residential landscape is a mix of high-rise luxury towers and historic side-street cooperatives, providing a wide array of options for those who want to be at the center of the city's energy.
View Full Market ReportJay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.7 mi
Grand Central-42 St (4 5 6 7 S) — 0.3 mi
51 St (6) — 0.3 mi
Lexington Av/53 St (E M) — 0.4 mi
5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.5 mi
59 St (4 5 6) — 0.7 mi
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.
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