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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Longwood vs Williamsburg

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

Bronx|Brooklyn

Longwood

Bronx

Williamsburg

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$0
$1.1M
Median Rent
$2K
$5K
Active Listings
1
247
Avg Days on Market
0 days
45.5 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
-26.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
3
35

Detailed Comparison

MetricLongwoodWilliamsburg
Median Sale Price$0$1,110,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$1,067,500
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$2,000$4,725
Active Listings1247
Rental Inventory11448
Days on Market045.5
Price Cut Share0.0%7.3%
Monthly Sales Volume335
YoY Price Change0.0%-26.0%
YoY Rent Change+28.0%+5.0%
YoY Inventory Change-80.0%+7.4%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Longwood moved 0.0% over the past year, compared to -26.0% in Williamsburg. Both markets have seen price softening, with Williamsburg declining more sharply over the measured period.

Neighborhood Profiles

Longwood

Longwood's Landmarks-designated Historic District preserves neo-Renaissance and Romanesque Revival rowhouses along Beck Street, Kelly Street, and East 156th Street, built between 1895 and 1910 by architect Warren C. Dickerson. The 2, 5, and 6 trains provide subway access along Southern Boulevard and nearby stations, with St. Mary's Park anchoring the neighborhood's southern edge.

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Williamsburg

Williamsburg is the global face of Brooklyn's cultural and residential renaissance. Defined by its stunning waterfront parks and the iconic L-train connection to Manhattan, the neighborhood offers a high-energy lifestyle. The real estate market is dominated by sleek, glass-walled luxury condominiums along the East River, alongside historic warehouse conversions and boutique new developments that cater to a wide range of buyers and renters.

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Transit Access

Longwood

No subway data available

Williamsburg

No subway data available

Active Listings

Longwood for sale

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Williamsburg 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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

Longwood vs Williamsburg: Home Price Resilience 2008-2020

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. Longwood and Williamsburg both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.

Outer-borough submarkets including Longwood and Williamsburg generally tracked the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% peak-to-trough decline before fully recovering by 2017 and posting further gains through early 2020.

Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.

Metric (2026)LongwoodWilliamsburg
Median Sale Price$0$1,110,000
Median Rent$2,000/mo$4,725/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change0.0%-26.0%
Average Days on Market0 days45.5 days
Distance to Nearest SubwayN/AN/A

Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Longwood cheaper than Williamsburg?
Median sale price data is not yet available for one or both neighborhoods. Contact Milton for a current market analysis.
Which has better transit, Longwood or Williamsburg?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Longwood or Williamsburg?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Longwood and Williamsburg 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 Longwood or Williamsburg?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Longwood and Williamsburg 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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