NYC Neighborhood Comparison
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For buyers focused on affordability, Prospect Lefferts Gardens has the lower median sale price at $1.2M vs $2.8M in Flatiron.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Prospect Lefferts Gardens offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Flatiron, which is served by 11 subway lines compared to 0 in Prospect Lefferts Gardens.
| Metric | Flatiron | Prospect Lefferts Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $2,760,000 | $1,212,500 |
| Median Condo Price | $3,600,000 | $912,500 |
| Median Co-op Price | $1,775,000 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $6,192.5 | $3,150 |
| Active Listings | 245 | 44 |
| Rental Inventory | 262 | 165 |
| Days on Market | 107.5 | 32 |
| Price Cut Share | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 16 | 10 |
| YoY Price Change | +68.4% | +110.9% |
| YoY Rent Change | +2.4% | +6.1% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +8.9% | +18.9% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 B D F M N Q R W | N/A |
Prices in Flatiron moved +68.4% over the past year, compared to +110.9% in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. The +110.9% gain in Prospect Lefferts Gardens reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.
The Flatiron District is a busy intersection of history, technology, and luxury living. Named after the iconic Flatiron Building, the neighborhood is centered around Madison Square Park and is a hub for the city's 'Silicon Alley.' The real estate market is famous for its grand cast-iron loft buildings with high ceilings and expansive floor plans, alongside ultra-luxury glass towers that offer modern amenities and central Manhattan convenience.
View Full Market ReportProspect 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.
View Full Market Report34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.6 mi
34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3) — 0.7 mi
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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.
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