NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Brooklyn
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Downtown Brooklyn has the lower median sale price at $830K vs $990K in Midtown West.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Downtown Brooklyn offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Midtown West, which is served by 14 subway lines compared to 8 in Downtown Brooklyn.
| Metric | Downtown Brooklyn | Midtown West |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $830,000 | $990,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,395,000 | $1,234,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $877,953 | $570,000 |
| Median Rent | $4,780 | $4,700 |
| Active Listings | 129 | 408 |
| Rental Inventory | 688 | 1205 |
| Days on Market | 46 | 111 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.1% | 9.8% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 11 | 29 |
| YoY Price Change | -9.5% | -7.9% |
| YoY Rent Change | +8.4% | +4.0% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +38.7% | +17.6% |
| Subway Lines | 2 3 4 5 A C F R | 1 2 3 7 A C E F M N Q R S W |
Prices in Downtown Brooklyn moved -9.5% over the past year, compared to -7.9% in Midtown West. Both markets have seen price softening, with Downtown Brooklyn declining more sharply over the measured period.
Downtown Brooklyn features a mixture of historic brownstones and modern high-rise architecture. The area is built around major transit hubs, including LIRR access and multiple subway lines. Residents benefit from green space in Brooklyn Bridge Park and prominent local landmarks.
View Full Market ReportMidtown West is a Manhattan neighborhood adjacent to Times Square, Broadway, and the Hudson River. Housing stock ranges from historic pre-war cooperatives to newer condominium towers, with dense subway coverage via the A/C/E, 1/2/3, and N/Q/R/W lines.
View Full Market ReportCourt St (R) — 0.1 mi
Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.1 mi
Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.2 mi
Clark St (2 3) — 0.3 mi
High St (A C) — 0.4 mi
Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.2 mi
42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.2 mi
57 St (F N Q R W) — 0.5 mi
5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.6 mi
34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.6 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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