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About Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn has transformed into a premier residential destination, characterized by its soaring skyline and unparalleled connectivity. As the borough's central business district, it offers a high-energy lifestyle with immediate access to the Barclays Center, City Point, and nearly every major subway line. The real estate market is dominated by ultra-modern luxury glass towers that offer world-class amenities and breathtaking views of Brooklyn and Manhattan.

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Your Downtown Brooklyn Expert

Milton Coste was born and raised in the Washington Heights/Inwood area and has been helping buyers and sellers in Upper Manhattan and across NYC for over 25 years. With 1,000+ closed transactions including dozens in Downtown Brooklyn, Milton knows every building, every block, and what it takes to navigate NYC's unique co-op and condo market.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Downtown Brooklyn Real Estate

Who is the best real estate agent in Downtown Brooklyn?

Milton Coste is a top-rated Downtown Brooklyn real estate specialist with 25+ years of experience and 1,000+ closed transactions in NYC. Born and raised in the Washington Heights area, Milton has deep local knowledge of Downtown Brooklyn's co-ops, condos, and market trends. He's bilingual (English/Spanish) and has a 5-star rating on both Google and Zillow. Contact: (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com.

What are Downtown Brooklyn apartment prices in 2026?

Downtown Brooklyn real estate prices vary by property type. As of January 2026, co-op studios typically start around $250,000-$400,000, 1-bedrooms range from $350,000-$600,000, and 2-bedrooms from $450,000-$800,000. Condos command a premium of 20-40% over co-ops. Milton Coste tracks Downtown Brooklyn prices daily and can provide a detailed market analysis for your specific needs.

What is the process for buying a co-op in Downtown Brooklyn?

Buying a co-op in Downtown Brooklyn involves several steps: getting pre-approved for financing, searching for properties, making an offer, preparing a board package (financial documents, reference letters, personal statement), and passing the co-op board interview. The process typically takes 60-90 days from accepted offer to closing. Milton Coste guides buyers through each step and has helped over 1,000 clients navigate NYC's co-op and condo market.

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Current Inventory Snapshot

Live from REBNY/RLS • Feb 15, 2026

There are currently 81 properties actively listed for sale, with 32 already under contract. The median asking price is $1.42M ($1,492/sqft). Properties are spending an average of N/A days on market, and 21.0% of listings have had price reductions.

Inventory & Activity

Active Listings

for sale

Total number of properties currently for sale in this neighborhood

Pending Sales

under contract

Properties under contract awaiting closing

New This Week

last 7 days

Properties listed in the last 7 days

New This Month

last 30 days

Properties listed in the last 30 days

Avg Days on Market

N/A

days avg

Average number of days properties have been listed. Lower = faster market

Price Cut Rate

21.0%

17 listings

Percentage of active listings with price reductions. Higher = more negotiable market

Asking Prices

Median Asking Price

$1.42M

all types

The middle price point of all active listings - half are priced above, half below

Average Asking Price

$1.76M

all types

Mean listing price of all active properties (can be skewed by outliers)

Median $/Sqft

$1,492

per sqft

Median price per square foot - useful for comparing properties of different sizes

Median Condo Price

$1.59M

61 condos

Median asking price for condominium units only

Median Co-op Price

$673K

18 co-ops

Median asking price for co-operative units only

Property Mix

Distribution of 81 active listings

Condo 75% (61) Co-op 22% (18) Condop 2% (2)

Building Types:

Apartments: 77 Multi-Family: 3

Recent Sales

Sold (30 Days)

last 30 days

Number of properties that closed in the last 30 days

Sold (90 Days)

last 90 days

Number of properties that closed in the last 90 days

Median Sale Price

$1.82M

closed sales

Median closing price of recently sold properties (last 90 days)

Avg Sale Price

$1.47M

closed sales

Average closing price of recently sold properties

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.9%

of asking

Average sale price as % of listing price. Above 100% = selling over asking

Browse by Property Type

Condos (40) Co-ops (8)

Buildings in Downtown Brooklyn

85 FLEET Street

16 listings available

10 Nevins Street

6 listings available

319 Schermerhorn Street

5 listings available

9 CHAPEL Street

4 listings available

388 Bridge Street

3 listings available

85 LIVINGSTON Street

2 listings available

Downtown Brooklyn Market Analysis & Trends

Based on StreetEasy data through December 2025

Seller's Market

Downtown Brooklyn is currently a Seller's Market. The median sale price is $950K, which has decreased 4.8% compared to last year. Properties typically spend 46 days on market before selling. For renters, the median asking rent is $4,500, up 1.12% year-over-year. Very low Days on Market (46) and a sale-to-list ratio near parity indicate high demand and competitive bidding for the neighborhood's high-rise inventory.

Key Market Metrics

Median Sale Price

$950K

-4.8% YoY

Median Rent

$4,500

+1.1% YoY

Days on Market

Decreasing from 80.0 in early 2025

Price/Sqft

$1,350/sqft

Approximately 16% below Manhattan median

Very low Days on Market (46) and a sale-to-list ratio near parity indicate high demand and competitive bidding for the neighborhood's high-rise inventory.

Market Note: Median sales prices fluctuated as large new developments reached closing phases in early 2025.

Rental Market

Studio

$3,495

1 Bedroom

$4,350

2 Bedroom

$5,500

3+ Bedroom

$6,900

Transportation

Subway Lines

2 3 4 5 A C F G N R Q B

Stations

Jay St-MetroTech, DeKalb Av, Hoyt-Schermerhorn, Nevins St

Commute Times

Midtown: 15 minutes

Wall Street: 5-10 minutes

Ongoing accessibility improvements at the Borough Hall station complex (Source: MTA)....

Neighborhood Amenities

Parks

Columbus Park

Hospitals

The Brooklyn Hospital Center

Shopping

City Point
Fulton Mall
Trader Joe's

Cultural

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)
New York Transit Museum

Building Stock & Co-op Info

Predominant Type

Modern High-rise Luxury Condos and Rentals

Co-op vs Condo

Dominantly a condominium and rental market; very few cooperatives.

Typical Co-op Requirements

Down: 10-20% standard for condos
DTI: N/A
Liquidity: Lender dependent
Credit: 700+

Investment Analysis

Outlook: Aggressive Growth

Buyer Strategy

Seek units in buildings with expiring tax abatements for potential price entry points.

Renter Strategy

Large institutional buildings often offer concessions (1-2 months free) on new leases.

Investor Strategy

One-bedroom units near Jay St-MetroTech command the most consistent corporate rental yield.

Schools

Served by NYC DOE District 13. Research schools at schools.nyc.gov

Safety

NYPD 84th Precinct. Current statistics available at nyc.gov/nypd CompStat

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Current Inventory Snapshot

Inventory & Activity

Asking Prices

Property Mix

Recent Sales

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Buildings in Downtown Brooklyn

Properties for Sale

319 Schermerhorn Street #17/A

319 Schermerhorn Street #20B

195 ADAMS Street #8J

10 Nevins Street #26-C

10 Nevins Street #23-I

10 Nevins Street #15-J

10 Nevins Street #25-A

85 LIVINGSTON Street #3F

10 Nevins Street #21-J

9 CHAPEL Street #6C

319 SCHERMERHORN Street #4E

9 CHAPEL Street #11B

9 CHAPEL Street #PHB

365 Bridge Street #7N

9 CHAPEL Street #10A

138 Willoughby Street #48A

270 JAY Street #6B

388 Bridge Street #48D

175 Willoughby Street #1A

388 Bridge Street #PH45AB

85 LIVINGSTON Street #14L

189 BRIDGE Street #10A

96 SCHERMERHORN Street #14G

388 Bridge Street #37D

176 JOHNSON Street #8A

85 FLEET Street #PH92

85 FLEET Street #79D

85 FLEET Street #88PHN

85 FLEET Street #76A

85 FLEET Street #75C

85 FLEET Street #69G

85 FLEET Street #72B

85 FLEET Street #59E

85 FLEET Street #59D

85 FLEET Street #58B

85 FLEET Street #57C

85 FLEET Street #56F

85 FLEET Street #55C

85 FLEET Street #55A

85 FLEET Street #53B

85 FLEET Street #53A

10 Nevins Street #12-A

319 SCHERMERHORN Street #4A

306 Gold Street #16-A

191 Willoughby Street #7F

110 Livingston Street #7D

150 MYRTLE Avenue #PH3203

319 Schermerhorn Street #11B