Milton Coste

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Flatlands

Brooklyn · New York, NY

0 active listings · Median $750K

$750K
Median Asking
$2,600/mo
Median Rent/Mo
33
Active Listings
70
Avg Days on Market

Monthly Snapshot

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Market Pulse — Flatlands

What defines this market

A condo-dominant submarket with rising sale prices and sale listings sitting longer than a year ago.

Common search patterns

first-time buyerstight rental marketcondo-dominantappreciating sale prices

Median asking rent in Flatlands is $2,600/month, $900 below the 5-year high set in Oct 2023. Median sale price stands at $750K, 4.5% below the 5-year high recorded in Aug 2025. Sale prices are up +3.3% year over year. Sale listings are clearing 22 days slower than at this point last year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $2,600/month ($900 below the 5-year high in Oct 2023)
  • 5-year rent change: +63.5%
  • Active rental listings: 5

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $750K (4.5% below the 5-year high in Aug 2025)
  • Condo vs co-op median: condos $675K / co-ops $315K
  • Year-over-year sale price change: +3.3%
  • Median days on market (sale): 70 days (22 days slower than a year ago)
  • Active for-sale listings: 33 (+6.5% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 12.1%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 5

Across NYC, the FARE Act has tightened agent-listed rental supply since August 2024 by shifting the broker fee to landlords who engage a broker. Roughly 35 to 40% of NYC lease signings occur between mid-June and August 15.

Source: StreetEasy market data, through Sep 2026.

About Flatlands

Flatlands is a southeastern Brooklyn neighborhood of single-family detached homes, two-family brick houses, and low-rise apartment buildings on a flat grid of residential streets. The B/Q trains at the Kings Highway and Avenue U stations serve the western portion, and local buses provide additional ...

In my 25+ years selling real estate across New York City, I use this Flatlands data in real negotiations, not just for a web page.

Quick Facts

BoroughBrooklyn
Zip Code11234
SubwayBus service
Building TypesMixed

Transit, Schools & Commute

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Stations: Bus service available


Market Report

Live data from REBNY/RLS. Updated every 15 minutes.

Median Asking Price
$750,000
+3.3% YoY
Median Rent
$2,600/mo
Price per Sq Ft
$591
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.0%

Price Trends

Median closed sale price by month

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Own in Flatlands? What it would sell for today

Flatlands shares its zip (11234) with several southeast Brooklyn neighborhoods, and the city's PLUTO tax-lot data counts about 6,600 two-unit and 900 three-unit lots there. Buyers compare detached houses and two-unit brick houses with access to the B and Q at Kings Highway and Avenue U, and Floyd Bennett Field to the south. A two-unit seller should have the rent roll, leases, certificate of occupancy and any open HPD or DOB items together.

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Current Inventory Snapshot

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Inventory & Activity
Active Listings33
Pending Sales10
New This Week0
New This Month2
Avg DOM70 days
Price Cut Rate12.1%
Recent Sales
Sold Last 30 Days1
Sold Last 90 Days2
Sale-to-List97.0%
Asking Prices
Median Asking$750,000
Average Asking$847,500
Median $/SqFt$591
Median Condo Ask$675,000
Median Co-op Ask$315,000
Property Mix
Condo: --Co-op: --Other: --

Price by Bedroom

Based on active listings in Flatlands

TypeActive ListingsMedian PricePrice Range
Studio0----
1 Bedroom0----
2 Bedrooms1too few$550K - $550K
3+ Bedrooms5$840,000$695K - $1.35M

Active Listings

Properties in Flatlands

REBNY/RLS Disclaimer: 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.

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Why Work With Milton in Flatlands

25+ years

Experience across NYC

1,000+

Transactions closed

Since 2000

Active in Brooklyn

Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with Keller Williams NYC. His work covers all five boroughs, with deep experience in co-op boards, condo offerings, townhouse sales, and rental transactions. For Flatlands buyers and sellers, that track record means a broker who has negotiated every type of deal this market produces.

Reviews

I was trying to rent out my newly renovated condo in NYC's competitive rental market, and Milton Coste handled everything from start to finish. Milton knows the area inside out and was communicative, knowledgeable, and proactive throughout the entire process. Thanks to his expertise, he found a great tenant within just one week at a strong rental price. I highly recommend Milton to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and results-driven real estate broker.

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Lucienne G.
Owner · Washington Heights

Milton helped me purchase my first Manhattan condo, and I can't recommend him highly enough. What could have been a stressful process ended up feeling remarkably smooth. From the initial offer through closing, Milton was responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to take the time to answer questions and explain the details. I always felt informed and supported, but never pressured. If you're looking for a broker who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping his clients succeed, I would absolutely recommend Milton.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Flatlands

The median sale price in Flatlands is $750K. Condos sit at a median of $675K and co-ops at $315K. Sale prices are up 3.3% year over year.

No. The median sale price in Flatlands is currently 4.5% below the 5-year high recorded in August 2025. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.

Sale listings in Flatlands have a median of 70 days on market. That is 22 days slower than the same point a year ago. Roughly 12.1% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.

Flatlands is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 70 days and 12.1% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.

Flatlands offers both co-ops and condos. Condos are the higher-priced segment at a $675K median, with co-ops at $315K.

Roughly 5 homes change hands each month in Flatlands across condos, co-ops, and townhouses, based on recorded closed sales. That benchmark helps gauge how quickly the market is absorbing new inventory.

The overall median asking rent in Flatlands is $2,600/month.

Median asking rent in Flatlands is currently $900 below the 5-year high set in October 2023. Tenants may find slightly more value than at peak, though the gap can close quickly during peak leasing season.

Median asking rent in Flatlands has risen 63.5% over the past 5 years. That puts the neighborhood in context with longer-term NYC rent dynamics rather than just one-year noise.

Within walking or short-transit distance of Flatlands, median sale prices range across Bergen Beach at $985K, East Flatbush at $920K, Midwood at $860K, Marine Park at $811K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.

Flatlands is served by the Bus service. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 134 minutes from Nearest bus stop.

Under the FARE Act in effect since August 2024, NYC landlords who engage a broker pay the broker fee directly rather than passing it to tenants. In neighborhoods like Flatlands, this has shifted some smaller landlords toward self-listing, which has tightened the supply of agent-listed rentals citywide and lifted competition for what remains on market.

Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with Keller Williams New York City. He has 25+ years of experience across all five boroughs, with deep transaction history in co-op board packages, condo offerings, townhouse sales, and rentals. Direct: (917) 416-7433. Email: milton@miltoncoste.com.

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Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

Keller Williams NYC · NY #10301213304

25+ years of experience and over 2,000 transactions closed across NYC. Whether you are buying, selling, or leasing in Flatlands, I will guide you every step of the way.

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