NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Queens
Brooklyn
For buyers focused on affordability, Queens has the lower median sale price at $635K vs $753K in Sheepshead Bay.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Queens offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
| Metric | Queens | Sheepshead Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $635,000 | $752,500 |
| Median Condo Price | $605,000 | $450,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $345,000 | $245,000 |
| Median Rent | $3,100 | $2,999.5 |
| Active Listings | 2917 | 332 |
| Rental Inventory | 4407 | 86 |
| Days on Market | 64.5 | 90 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 631 | 48 |
| YoY Price Change | -7.5% | +13.2% |
| YoY Rent Change | +3.3% | +9.1% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +18.2% | +31.7% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | N/A |
Prices in Queens moved -7.5% over the past year, compared to +13.2% in Sheepshead Bay. Sheepshead Bay is seeing price appreciation while Queens has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
Queens boasts a mix of pre-war apartment buildings and modern high-rises, set against the backdrop of large green spaces and local parks. The area is served by multiple transit lines, offering connectivity throughout the borough. Notable landmarks and mixed-use commercial corridors characterize the built environment.
View Full Market ReportSheepshead Bay is a scenic waterfront neighborhood in Southern Brooklyn, famous for its fishing fleet, piers, and seafood restaurants. The area offers a unique maritime atmosphere with a relaxed, residential vibe. The real estate market features a mix of traditional multi-family brick houses, spacious pre-war cooperatives, and a growing number of modern luxury condominiums that offer stunning views of the bay and easy access to the beaches of Coney Island and Manhattan Beach.
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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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