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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
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Brooklyn
For buyers focused on affordability, Midtown West has the lower median sale price at $895K vs $2.2M in Park Slope.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Midtown West 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 0 in Park Slope.
| Metric | Midtown West | Park Slope |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $895,000 | $2,198,966 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,640,000 | $2,530,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $550,000 | $930,000 |
| Median Rent | $4,930 | $4,500 |
| Active Listings | 473 | 195 |
| Rental Inventory | 1487 | 405 |
| Days on Market | 92.5 | 32.5 |
| Price Cut Share | 14.2% | 11.3% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 21 | 29 |
| YoY Price Change | +3.5% | +41.9% |
| YoY Rent Change | +3.8% | +7.1% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +3.1% | -7.6% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 7 A C E F M N Q R S W | N/A |
Prices in Midtown West moved +3.5% over the past year, compared to +41.9% in Park Slope. The +41.9% gain in Park Slope reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.
Midtown 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 ReportPark Slope is a well-known Brooklyn neighborhood, recognized for its tree-lined streets and preserved brownstones. Bordering the western edge of Prospect Park, the neighborhood offers convenient access to green space. The real estate market features a mix of historic townhouses, cooperatives, and modern condominiums, within walking distance of the park.
View Full Market ReportTimes 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
No subway data available
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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.
From the 2008 financial crisis through the 2020 pandemic, the NYC metro Case-Shiller composite fell about 25% peak-to-trough between 2007 and 2012, then fully recovered by 2017 and gained another 15% through Q1 2020. Midtown West and Park Slope both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.
Midtown West tracked the more resilient Manhattan price path with a 10% to 15% peak-to-trough decline, while Park Slope moved closer to the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% retracement before recovering through 2017.
Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.
| Metric (2026) | Midtown West | Park Slope |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $895,000 | $2,198,966 |
| Median Rent | $4,930/mo | $4,500/mo |
| Year-over-Year Price Change | +3.5% | +41.9% |
| Average Days on Market | 92.5 days | 32.5 days |
| Distance to Nearest Subway | 0.17 mi | N/A |
Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.
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