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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

East Flatbush vs Midtown

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

East Flatbush

Brooklyn

Midtown

Manhattan

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, East Flatbush has the lower median sale price at $668K vs $2.1M in Midtown.

Investors analyzing rental yield will find East Flatbush offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.

Commuters have more transit options in Midtown, which is served by 19 subway lines compared to 0 in East Flatbush.

Median Sale Price
$668K
$2.1M
Median Rent
$3K
$6K
Active Listings
130
369
Avg Days on Market
47 days
96 days
YoY Price Change
-9.2%
+19.7%
Monthly Sales Volume
20
22

Detailed Comparison

MetricEast FlatbushMidtown
Median Sale Price$667,500$2,095,000
Median Condo Price$150,000$2,187,500
Median Co-op Price$260,000$834,500
Median Rent$2,841$6,000
Active Listings130369
Rental Inventory269409
Days on Market4796
Price Cut Share9.2%7.0%
Monthly Sales Volume2022
YoY Price Change-9.2%+19.7%
YoY Rent Change+1.5%+21.2%
YoY Inventory Change+34.0%+10.5%
Subway LinesN/A1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A B C D E F M N Q R S W

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in East Flatbush moved -9.2% over the past year, compared to +19.7% in Midtown. Midtown is seeing price appreciation while East Flatbush has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

East Flatbush

East Flatbush is a largely residential Brooklyn neighborhood characterized by tree-lined streets and rows of early 20th-century brick homes, including single-family houses, semi-detached two-families, and small apartment buildings. The 2 and 5 trains serve the area at Church Avenue, Beverly Road, and Newkirk Avenue stations, connecting residents to Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan. Lincoln Terrace Park provides recreational space along the neighborhood's northern edge.

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Midtown

Midtown Manhattan is the city's primary commercial and transit hub, home to Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, and the Empire State Building. The residential market features luxury condo towers, classic pre-war cooperatives, and postwar doorman buildings served by nearly every subway line in the system. Properties range from high-floor units with skyline panoramas to well-maintained co-ops along the tree-lined side streets east and west of Fifth Avenue.

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Transit Access

East Flatbush

No subway data available

Midtown

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Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.2 mi

42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.4 mi

Grand Central-42 St (4 5 6 7 S) — 0.4 mi

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.4 mi

34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.5 mi

Active Listings

East Flatbush for sale

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Midtown 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 East Flatbush cheaper than Midtown?
Yes, East Flatbush has a lower median sale price at $667,500 compared to $2,095,000 in Midtown as of the most recent market data. Co-op and condo prices within each neighborhood can vary significantly, so the right fit depends on property type and building.
Which has better transit, East Flatbush or Midtown?
East Flatbush has access to 0 subway lines and Midtown has 19, making Midtown the stronger option for transit access. East Flatbush has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, East Flatbush or Midtown?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. East Flatbush and Midtown 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 East Flatbush or Midtown?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both East Flatbush and Midtown 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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