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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Brighton Beach vs North Corona

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

Brooklyn|Queens

Brighton Beach

Brooklyn

North Corona

Queens

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Brighton Beach has the lower median sale price at $543K vs $1.3M in North Corona.

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

Median Sale Price
$543K
$1.3M
Median Rent
$3K
$2K
Active Listings
165
31
Avg Days on Market
116 days
53 days
YoY Price Change
-16.5%
+82.2%
Monthly Sales Volume
12
6

Detailed Comparison

MetricBrighton BeachNorth Corona
Median Sale Price$542,500$1,280,000
Median Condo Price$520,000$164,585
Median Co-op Price$368,500N/A
Median Rent$2,575$2,495
Active Listings16531
Rental Inventory4410
Days on Market11653
Price Cut Share11.5%6.5%
Monthly Sales Volume126
YoY Price Change-16.5%+82.2%
YoY Rent Change-4.6%+1.8%
YoY Inventory Change+51.4%+244.4%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Brighton Beach moved -16.5% over the past year, compared to +82.2% in North Corona. North Corona is seeing price appreciation while Brighton Beach has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Brighton Beach

Brighton Beach stretches along Brooklyn's Atlantic shoreline with a housing stock that ranges from 1920s Art Deco apartment buildings along Ocean Parkway to postwar co-op towers and newer oceanfront condominiums. The B and Q trains run above Brighton Beach Avenue, providing direct service to Downtown Brooklyn, Midtown Manhattan, and connections across the system. The Riegelmann Boardwalk extends along the waterfront, connecting to Coney Island, while Brighton Beach Avenue below the elevated tracks forms the neighborhood's primary commercial corridor.

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North Corona

North Corona is a Queens neighborhood of attached brick row houses, small multi-family buildings, and garden-apartment complexes between Flushing Meadows Corona Park and LaGuardia Airport. The 7 train at 103rd Street-Corona Plaza and 111th Street stations provide subway service to Midtown Manhattan. Flushing Meadows Corona Park, home to the Unisphere and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, borders the east.

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Transit Access

Brighton Beach

No subway data available

North Corona

No subway data available

Active Listings

Brighton Beach for sale

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North Corona 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 Brighton Beach cheaper than North Corona?
Yes, Brighton Beach has a lower median sale price at $542,500 compared to $1,280,000 in North Corona 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, Brighton Beach or North Corona?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Brighton Beach or North Corona?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Brighton Beach and North Corona 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 Brighton Beach or North Corona?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Brighton Beach and North Corona 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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