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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Norwood vs Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Prospect Lefferts Gardens vs Norwood: side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Bronx|Brooklyn

Norwood

Bronx

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Brooklyn

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Norwood has the lower median sale price at $165K vs $1.6M in Prospect Lefferts Gardens.

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

Median Sale Price
$165K
$1.6M
Median Rent
$2K
$3K
Active Listings
12
54
Avg Days on Market
142 days
53 days
YoY Price Change
+13.8%
+128.2%
Monthly Sales Volume
3
11

Detailed Comparison

MetricNorwoodProspect Lefferts Gardens
Median Sale Price$165,000$1,630,000
Median Condo Price$475,000$839,000
Median Co-op Price$130,000$255,000
Median Rent$1,850$3,300
Active Listings1254
Rental Inventory9211
Days on Market14253
Price Cut Share8.3%24.1%
Monthly Sales Volume311
YoY Price Change+13.8%+128.2%
YoY Rent Change-7.3%+1.5%
YoY Inventory Change+71.4%-14.3%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Norwood moved +13.8% over the past year, compared to +128.2% in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. The +128.2% gain in Prospect Lefferts Gardens reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Norwood

Norwood features a dense residential grid of five- and six-story prewar apartment buildings in Art Deco, Tudor Revival, and neo-Renaissance styles, alongside brick rowhomes and tree-lined side streets in the north-central Bronx. The D train at Norwood-205th Street and the 4 train at Mosholu Parkway provide express service to Manhattan. The neighborhood is framed by Van Cortlandt Park to the north, the New York Botanical Garden to the east, and the landscaped Mosholu Parkway connecting them.

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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

Norwood

No subway data available

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No subway data available

Active Listings

Norwood 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.

Norwood 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. Norwood 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.

Outer-borough submarkets including Norwood and Prospect Lefferts Gardens generally tracked the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% peak-to-trough decline before fully recovering by 2017 and posting further gains through early 2020.

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

Metric (2026)NorwoodProspect Lefferts Gardens
Median Sale Price$165,000$1,630,000
Median Rent$1,850/mo$3,300/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change+13.8%+128.2%
Average Days on Market142 days53 days
Distance to Nearest SubwayN/AN/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 Norwood cheaper than Prospect Lefferts Gardens?
Yes, Norwood has a lower median sale price at $165,000 compared to $1,630,000 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, Norwood 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, Norwood or Prospect Lefferts Gardens?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Norwood 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 Norwood 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 Norwood 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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