Milton Coste

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Bensonhurst

Brooklyn · New York, NY

4 active listings · Median $1.3M

$1.3M
Median Asking
$2,700/mo
Median Rent/Mo
4
Active Listings
22
Avg Days on Market

Monthly Snapshot

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Market Pulse — Bensonhurst

What defines this market

A mixed-stock submarket with rents at the 5-year high, rising sale prices, and sale listings clearing quickly.

Common search patterns

value buyerstight rental marketfast-movingappreciating sale prices

Median asking rent in Bensonhurst sits at $2,700/month, matching the 5-year high. Rents are up +17.4% year over year and +54.3% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $1.30M, 17.7% below the 5-year high recorded in Feb 2023. Sale prices are up +8.4% year over year. Sale listings are clearing 20 days faster than at this point last year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $2,700/month (at the 5-year high)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +17.4%
  • 5-year rent change: +54.3%
  • Active rental listings: 43

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $1.30M (17.7% below the 5-year high in Feb 2023)
  • Year-over-year sale price change: +8.4%
  • Median days on market (sale): 22 days (20 days faster than a year ago)
  • Active for-sale listings: 72 (-12.2% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 12.5%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 8

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 Bensonhurst

Bensonhurst is a densely built Brooklyn neighborhood of six-story prewar apartment buildings, attached brick row houses, and two-family homes along wide commercial avenues. The D train runs along an elevated section of 86th Street, and the N train serves the Bath Beach border to the west. Bensonhurs...

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

Quick Facts

BoroughBrooklyn
Zip Code11214
SubwayBus service
Building TypesPre-war buildings

Transit, Schools & Commute

Subway Lines:

Stations: Bus service available


Market Report

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

Median Asking Price
$1,300,000
+8.4% YoY
Median Rent
$2,700/mo
+17.4% YoY
Price per Sq Ft
$730
Sale-to-List Ratio
93.0%

Price Trends

Median closed sale price by month

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Own in Bensonhurst? What it would sell for today

Bensonhurst sellers benefit from consistent investor interest and owner-occupant demand. The neighborhood's stability and residential character support steady pricing.

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Current Inventory Snapshot

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Inventory & Activity
Active Listings72
Pending Sales5
New This Week0
New This Month2
Avg DOM22 days
Price Cut Rate12.5%
Recent Sales
Sold Last 30 Days0
Sold Last 90 Days2
Sale-to-List93.0%
Asking Prices
Median Asking$1,300,000
Average Asking$936,250
Median $/SqFt$730
Median Condo Ask$412,500
Median Co-op Ask$425,000
Property Mix
Condo: --Co-op: --Other: --

Price by Bedroom

Based on active listings in Bensonhurst

TypeActive ListingsMedian PricePrice Range
Studio1too few$239K - $239K
1 Bedroom1too few$568K - $568K
2 Bedrooms0----
3+ Bedrooms2too few$938K - $2.00M

Active Listings

Properties in Bensonhurst

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 Bensonhurst

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 Bensonhurst 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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Buyer · Manhattan

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bensonhurst

The median sale price in Bensonhurst is $1.3M. Condos sit at a median of $413K and co-ops at $425K. Sale prices are up 8.4% year over year.

No. The median sale price in Bensonhurst is currently 17.7% below the 5-year high recorded in February 2023. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.

Sale listings in Bensonhurst have a median of 22 days on market. That is 20 days faster than the same point a year ago. Roughly 12.5% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.

Bensonhurst is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 22 days and 12.5% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.

Bensonhurst offers both co-ops and condos. The two segments price similarly, with condos at a $413K median and co-ops at $425K.

Roughly 8 homes change hands each month in Bensonhurst 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 Bensonhurst is $2,700/month. Rents are up 17.4% year over year.

Yes. The median asking rent in Bensonhurst is currently at the 5-year high. Tenants searching the neighborhood right now are competing in a market priced at peak.

Median asking rent in Bensonhurst has risen 54.3% 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 Bensonhurst, median sale prices range across Borough Park at $2.0M, Dyker Heights at $1.2M, Bath Beach at $948K, Gravesend at $597K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.

Bensonhurst is served by the Bus service. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 160 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 Bensonhurst, 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 Bensonhurst, I will guide you every step of the way.

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