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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Brooklyn
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Downtown Brooklyn has the lower median sale price at $830K vs $3.8M in Soho.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Downtown Brooklyn offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Soho, which is served by 11 subway lines compared to 8 in Downtown Brooklyn.
| Metric | Downtown Brooklyn | Soho |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $830,000 | $3,805,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,395,000 | $3,049,999.5 |
| Median Co-op Price | $877,953 | $3,675,000 |
| Median Rent | $4,780 | $8,495 |
| Active Listings | 129 | 145 |
| Rental Inventory | 688 | 147 |
| Days on Market | 46 | 72 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 11 | 12 |
| YoY Price Change | -9.5% | +25.5% |
| YoY Rent Change | +8.4% | +14.0% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +38.7% | +0.7% |
| Subway Lines | 2 3 4 5 A C F R | 1 6 A C E J N Q R W Z |
Prices in Downtown Brooklyn moved -9.5% over the past year, compared to +25.5% in Soho. Soho is seeing price appreciation while Downtown Brooklyn has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
Downtown Brooklyn features a mixture of historic brownstones and modern high-rise architecture. The area is built around major transit hubs, including LIRR access and multiple subway lines. Residents benefit from green space in Brooklyn Bridge Park and prominent local landmarks.
View Full Market ReportSoHo contains the world's largest concentration of cast-iron architecture, with approximately 250 landmarked buildings within the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District. The housing stock centers on spacious loft conversions with high ceilings and oversized windows, alongside luxury condominiums and pre-war walk-ups, served by the C, E, N, Q, R, W, 1, 4, and 6 trains. The cobblestone streets and commercial corridors along Broadway, West Broadway, and Prince Street define one of Manhattan's most architecturally distinctive neighborhoods.
View Full Market ReportCourt St (R) — 0.1 mi
Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.1 mi
Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.2 mi
Clark St (2 3) — 0.3 mi
High St (A C) — 0.4 mi
Canal St (1 6 A C E J N Q R W Z) — 0.1 mi
Spring St (6 C E) — 0.2 mi
Prince St (N R W) — 0.3 mi
Franklin St (1) — 0.3 mi
Bowery (J Z) — 0.5 mi
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.
With 25+ years of experience across all five boroughs, I can help you find the right neighborhood for your lifestyle and budget.
