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 $830K in Downtown Brooklyn.
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 Downtown Brooklyn, which is served by 8 subway lines compared to 0 in Pelham Bay.
| Metric | Downtown Brooklyn | Pelham Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $830,000 | $810,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,395,000 | N/A |
| Median Co-op Price | $877,953 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $4,780 | $3,312.5 |
| Active Listings | 129 | 8 |
| Rental Inventory | 688 | 12 |
| Days on Market | 46 | 0 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.1% | 0.0% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 11 | 1 |
| YoY Price Change | -9.5% | 0.0% |
| YoY Rent Change | +8.4% | +10.4% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +38.7% | +100.0% |
| Subway Lines | 2 3 4 5 A C F R | N/A |
Prices in Downtown Brooklyn moved -9.5% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Pelham Bay. 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 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 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
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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