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For buyers focused on affordability, Flatiron has the lower median sale price at $1.5M vs $2.3M in Red Hook.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Flatiron 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 Red Hook.
| Metric | Flatiron | Red Hook |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,515,000 | $2,300,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,950,000 | $995,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $800,000 | $813,581 |
| Median Rent | $6,593 | $4,300 |
| Active Listings | 296 | 14 |
| Rental Inventory | 307 | 23 |
| Days on Market | 57 | 76 |
| Price Cut Share | 13.9% | 7.1% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 19 | 3 |
| YoY Price Change | +1.0% | +104.4% |
| YoY Rent Change | +4.2% | +22.9% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +9.2% | -39.1% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 B D F M N Q R W | N/A |
Prices in Flatiron moved +1.0% over the past year, compared to +104.4% in Red Hook. The +104.4% gain in Red Hook 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 ReportRed Hook is a waterfront neighborhood defined by cobblestone lanes, repurposed brick warehouses, and low-rise residential buildings on a peninsula jutting into Upper New York Bay. No subway runs directly through the neighborhood; NYC Ferry's South Brooklyn route and the B61 bus provide primary transit connections to Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan. Valentino Pier Park and the 58-acre Red Hook Recreation Area offer harbor-front green space, while the working cruise terminal at Pier 12 maintains the area's maritime heritage.
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
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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.
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. Flatiron and Red Hook both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.
Flatiron tracked the more resilient Manhattan price path with a 10% to 15% peak-to-trough decline, while Red Hook 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) | Flatiron | Red Hook |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,515,000 | $2,300,000 |
| Median Rent | $6,593/mo | $4,300/mo |
| Year-over-Year Price Change | +1.0% | +104.4% |
| Average Days on Market | 57 days | 76 days |
| Distance to Nearest Subway | 0.61 mi | N/A |
Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.
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