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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Bergen Beach vs Prospect Lefferts Gardens

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

Brooklyn|Brooklyn

Bergen Beach

Brooklyn

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Brooklyn

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Bergen Beach has the lower median sale price at $825K vs $1.2M in Prospect Lefferts Gardens.

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

Median Sale Price
$825K
$1.2M
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
33
44
Avg Days on Market
152.5 days
32 days
YoY Price Change
-3.5%
+110.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
5
10

Detailed Comparison

MetricBergen BeachProspect Lefferts Gardens
Median Sale Price$825,000$1,212,500
Median Condo PriceN/A$912,500
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$3,300$3,150
Active Listings3344
Rental Inventory6165
Days on Market152.532
Price Cut Share9.1%4.5%
Monthly Sales Volume510
YoY Price Change-3.5%+110.9%
YoY Rent Change+17.9%+6.1%
YoY Inventory Change+32.0%+18.9%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Bergen Beach moved -3.5% over the past year, compared to +110.9% in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Prospect Lefferts Gardens is seeing price appreciation while Bergen Beach has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Bergen Beach

Bergen Beach occupies a low peninsula in southeastern Brooklyn, nearly surrounded by water, featuring postwar brick and stucco single-family homes with driveways, front lawns, and a distinctly suburban layout built on reclaimed tidal flats during the 1950s and 1960s. The nearest subway is the L train at Canarsie-Rockaway Parkway, about 1.5 miles north. Waterfront parks and restored marshlands along the Paerdegat Basin and Jamaica Bay shoreline provide green space and kayaking access.

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Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Prospect Lefferts Gardens borders the eastern edge of Prospect Park and sits adjacent to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Brooklyn Museum, with the Lefferts Manor Historic District preserving blocks of limestone, brownstone, and brick rowhouses in Renaissance Revival, Neo-Federal, and Tudor Revival styles. The B, Q, and S trains stop at Prospect Park station, the Q serves Parkside Avenue, and the 2 and 5 trains connect at Sterling and Winthrop Streets. Housing ranges from intact 19th- and early 20th-century rowhouses to prewar apartment buildings along the main corridors.

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Transit Access

Bergen Beach

No subway data available

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No subway data available

Active Listings

Bergen Beach for sale

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Prospect Lefferts Gardens 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 Bergen Beach cheaper than Prospect Lefferts Gardens?
Yes, Bergen Beach has a lower median sale price at $825,000 compared to $1,212,500 in Prospect Lefferts Gardens 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, Bergen Beach or Prospect Lefferts Gardens?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Bergen Beach or Prospect Lefferts Gardens?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Bergen Beach and Prospect Lefferts Gardens 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 Bergen Beach or Prospect Lefferts Gardens?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Bergen Beach and Prospect Lefferts Gardens 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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