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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Sunset Park vs Throgs Neck

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

Brooklyn|Bronx

Sunset Park

Brooklyn

Throgs Neck

Bronx

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Throgs Neck has the lower median sale price at $809K vs $1.3M in Sunset Park.

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

Median Sale Price
$1.3M
$809K
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
60
13
Avg Days on Market
63 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
-1.1%
+32.6%
Monthly Sales Volume
14
10

Detailed Comparison

MetricSunset ParkThrogs Neck
Median Sale Price$1,307,500$809,100
Median Condo Price$519,307N/A
Median Co-op Price$553,550$273,600
Median Rent$2,800$2,576
Active Listings6013
Rental Inventory10523
Days on Market630
Price Cut Share10.0%6.7%
Monthly Sales Volume1410
YoY Price Change-1.1%+32.6%
YoY Rent Change+5.7%-4.6%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%+18.2%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Sunset Park moved -1.1% over the past year, compared to +32.6% in Throgs Neck. Throgs Neck is seeing price appreciation while Sunset Park has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Sunset Park

Sunset Park features four landmarked historic districts of Italianate, Neo-Grec, and Romanesque Revival brick and brownstone rowhouses climbing the hillside between Fourth and Eighth Avenues in western Brooklyn. The namesake hilltop park offers panoramic Manhattan skyline views and a 1936 neoclassical public pool, while the commercial corridors along Fifth Avenue and Eighth Avenue anchor the neighborhood. The D train at Ninth Avenue, N/R at 36th-45th-53rd Streets provide multiple subway connections to Manhattan.

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Throgs Neck

Throgs Neck is a waterfront Bronx neighborhood of single-family brick homes, two-family houses, and low-rise apartment buildings on a peninsula between the East River and Long Island Sound. The neighborhood is connected by bus to the 6 train at Pelham Bay Park, and the Throgs Neck Bridge provides direct highway access to Long Island. Throgs Neck Park and the SUNY Maritime College campus line the waterfront.

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Transit Access

Sunset Park

No subway data available

Throgs Neck

No subway data available

Active Listings

Sunset Park for sale

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Throgs Neck 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 last updated: 1/1/1970.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunset Park cheaper than Throgs Neck?
Throgs Neck is more affordable, with a median sale price of $809,100 vs $1,307,500 in Sunset Park. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Sunset Park or Throgs Neck?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Sunset Park or Throgs Neck?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Sunset Park and Throgs Neck 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 Sunset Park or Throgs Neck?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Sunset Park and Throgs Neck 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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