NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Brooklyn
Bronx
For buyers focused on affordability, Pelham Bay has the lower median sale price at $810K vs $1.1M in Brooklyn Heights.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Brooklyn Heights offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Brooklyn Heights, which is served by 8 subway lines compared to 0 in Pelham Bay.
| Metric | Brooklyn Heights | Pelham Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,099,500 | $810,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $2,700,000 | N/A |
| Median Co-op Price | $903,028 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $4,946 | $3,312.5 |
| Active Listings | 84 | 8 |
| Rental Inventory | 138 | 12 |
| Days on Market | 31 | 0 |
| Price Cut Share | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 12 | 1 |
| YoY Price Change | -19.0% | 0.0% |
| YoY Rent Change | +5.2% | +10.4% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -33.9% | +100.0% |
| Subway Lines | 2 3 4 5 A C F R | N/A |
Prices in Brooklyn Heights moved -19.0% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Pelham Bay. Both markets have seen price softening, with Brooklyn Heights declining more sharply over the measured period.
Brooklyn Heights is New York City’s first historic district, famous for its grand architecture and the iconic Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Offering some of the most breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, the neighborhood exudes a low-traffic, old-world elegance. The real estate market is characterized by magnificent pre-war townhouses, sought-after cooperatives, and a select few ultra-luxury waterfront developments along Brooklyn Bridge Park.
View Full Market ReportPelham Bay is a Bronx neighborhood of single-family detached homes, two-family brick houses, and co-op apartment buildings near the 2,772-acre Pelham Bay Park, the largest park in New York City. The 6 train terminates at Pelham Bay Park station, providing direct subway access to Manhattan. Orchard Beach, the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, and the Pelham Bay/Split Rock Golf Course are all within the park.
View Full Market ReportClark St (2 3) — 0.1 mi
Court St (R) — 0.2 mi
High St (A C) — 0.3 mi
Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.3 mi
Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.4 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 last updated: 1/1/1970.
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