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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Inwood vs Prospect Lefferts Gardens

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Inwood

Manhattan

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Brooklyn

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Inwood has the lower median sale price at $484K vs $1.2M in Prospect Lefferts Gardens.

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

Commuters have more transit options in Inwood, which is served by 2 subway lines compared to 0 in Prospect Lefferts Gardens.

Median Sale Price
$484K
$1.2M
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
40
44
Avg Days on Market
107 days
32 days
YoY Price Change
+32.6%
+110.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
2
10

Detailed Comparison

MetricInwoodProspect Lefferts Gardens
Median Sale Price$484,000$1,212,500
Median Condo PriceN/A$912,500
Median Co-op Price$435,000N/A
Median Rent$3,000$3,150
Active Listings4044
Rental Inventory164165
Days on Market10732
Price Cut Share12.5%4.5%
Monthly Sales Volume210
YoY Price Change+32.6%+110.9%
YoY Rent Change+20.0%+6.1%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%+18.9%
Subway Lines1 AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Inwood moved +32.6% 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.

Neighborhood Profiles

Inwood

Inwood is Manhattan's northernmost neighborhood, offering a lush and hilly landscape that feels worlds away from the city's concrete canyons. Home to Inwood Hill Park, the last remaining natural forest in Manhattan, the area is a haven for nature lovers. The real estate market is known for providing some of the best value in the borough, featuring spacious Art Deco cooperatives and historic pre-war buildings with views of the Hudson and Harlem Rivers.

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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

Inwood

1A

Inwood-207 St (A) — 0.1 mi

207 St (1) — 0.2 mi

215 St (1) — 0.3 mi

Dyckman St (1 A) — 0.3 mi

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No subway data available

Active Listings

Inwood 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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

Inwood vs Prospect Lefferts Gardens: Home Price Resilience 2008-2020

From the 2008 financial crisis through the 2020 pandemic, the NYC metro Case-Shiller composite fell about 25% peak-to-trough between 2007 and 2012, then fully recovered by 2017 and gained another 15% through Q1 2020. Inwood and Prospect Lefferts Gardens both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.

Inwood tracked the more resilient Manhattan price path with a 10% to 15% peak-to-trough decline, while Prospect Lefferts Gardens moved closer to the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% retracement before recovering through 2017.

Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.

Metric (2026)InwoodProspect Lefferts Gardens
Median Sale Price$484,000$1,212,500
Median Rent$3,000/mo$3,150/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change+32.6%+110.9%
Average Days on Market107 days32 days
Distance to Nearest Subway0.09 miN/A

Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Inwood cheaper than Prospect Lefferts Gardens?
Yes, Inwood has a lower median sale price at $484,000 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, Inwood or Prospect Lefferts Gardens?
Inwood has access to 2 subway lines and Prospect Lefferts Gardens has 0, making Inwood the stronger option for transit access. Prospect Lefferts Gardens has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Inwood or Prospect Lefferts Gardens?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Inwood 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 Inwood 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 Inwood 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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