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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Prospect Lefferts Gardens vs Williamsbridge

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

Brooklyn|Bronx

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Brooklyn

Williamsbridge

Bronx

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Williamsbridge has the lower median sale price at $615K vs $1.2M in Prospect Lefferts Gardens.

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

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$615K
Median Rent
$3K
$2K
Active Listings
44
12
Avg Days on Market
32 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
+110.9%
-33.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
10
6

Detailed Comparison

MetricProspect Lefferts GardensWilliamsbridge
Median Sale Price$1,212,500$615,000
Median Condo Price$912,500N/A
Median Co-op PriceN/A$495,912.5
Median Rent$3,150$2,284
Active Listings4412
Rental Inventory16511
Days on Market320
Price Cut Share4.5%25.0%
Monthly Sales Volume106
YoY Price Change+110.9%-33.3%
YoY Rent Change+6.1%-8.6%
YoY Inventory Change+18.9%+50.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Prospect Lefferts Gardens moved +110.9% over the past year, compared to -33.3% in Williamsbridge. Prospect Lefferts Gardens is seeing price appreciation while Williamsbridge has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

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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Williamsbridge

Williamsbridge is a residential Bronx neighborhood of single-family detached homes, two-family brick houses, and mid-rise apartment buildings along a grid of tree-lined streets. The 2 and 5 trains at 219th Street and 233rd Street-Nereid Avenue stations provide subway service, and Metro-North stops at Williamsbridge station on the Harlem Line. Bronx River Parkway and the Bronx River Greenway run along the western border.

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Transit Access

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No subway data available

Williamsbridge

No subway data available

Active Listings

Prospect Lefferts Gardens for sale

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Williamsbridge 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 Prospect Lefferts Gardens cheaper than Williamsbridge?
Williamsbridge is more affordable, with a median sale price of $615,000 vs $1,212,500 in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Prospect Lefferts Gardens or Williamsbridge?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Prospect Lefferts Gardens or Williamsbridge?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Prospect Lefferts Gardens and Williamsbridge 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 Prospect Lefferts Gardens or Williamsbridge?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Prospect Lefferts Gardens and Williamsbridge 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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