About Crown Heights
Crown Heights is a dynamic and architecturally rich neighborhood in the heart of Brooklyn. Famous for its grand boulevards and impressive collection of pre-war apartment buildings and brownstones, the area offers a sense of scale and history. Residents enjoy proximity to the Brooklyn Museum, the Botanic Garden, and a thriving restaurant scene along Franklin and Nostrand Avenues, making it a popular choice for those seeking space and culture.
Borough: Brooklyn
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Buildings in Crown Heights
773 Eastern Parkway #1A
Crown Heights
#RLS20070512
462 ST MARKS Avenue #101
Crown Heights
#RLS10988205
111 Montgomery Street #5R
Crown Heights
#RLS20068101
111 Montgomery Street #9G
Crown Heights
#RLS20062618
2271A PACIFIC Street
Crown Heights
#RLS20066493
744 Park Place #1B
Crown Heights
#RLS20047160
630 GRAND Avenue #104
Crown Heights
#RLS20044477
744 Park Place #4B
Crown Heights
#RLS20054721
630 GRAND Avenue #207
Crown Heights
#RLS20060960
630 GRAND Avenue #502
Crown Heights
#RLS20060936
630 GRAND Avenue #302
Crown Heights
#RLS20044478
598 STERLING Place #1
Crown Heights
#RLS20066959
630 GRAND Avenue #102
Crown Heights
#RLS20069207
630 GRAND Avenue #PH2
Crown Heights
#RLS20040904
630 GRAND Avenue #307
Crown Heights
#RLS20057422
598 STERLING Place #3F
Crown Heights
#RLS20064881
630 GRAND Avenue #203
Crown Heights
#RLS20065466
917 ST MARKS Avenue #4
Crown Heights
#RLS20070286
966 St Johns Place
Crown Heights
#RLS20066761
242 ALBANY Avenue
Crown Heights
#RLS20063487
1102 Prospect Place
Crown Heights
#RLS20069170
103 Remsen Avenue
Crown Heights
#RLS20060615
1137 PARK Place
Crown Heights
#RLS20049801
1025 PACIFIC Street #PH6
Crown Heights
#RLS20060164
488 STERLING Place #4A
Crown Heights
#RLS20069059
1220 Dean Street
Crown Heights
#RLS20054848
1002 STERLING Place
Crown Heights
#RLS20036313
157 ROGERS Avenue #4B
Crown Heights
#RLS20071435
1384 Pacific Street #A2
Crown Heights
#RLS20064613
1025 Pacific Street #2A
Crown Heights
#RLS20060150
966 BERGEN Street
Crown Heights
#RLS20047294
157 ROGERS Avenue #1
Crown Heights
#RLS20071434
755 WASHINGTON Avenue #3B
Crown Heights
#RLS20071966
882 PARK Place
Crown Heights
#RLS20058815
755 WASHINGTON Avenue #2B
Crown Heights
#RLS20068354
755 WASHINGTON Avenue #6A
Crown Heights
#RLS20070716
906 BERGEN Street #1A
Crown Heights
#RLS20067846
345 MONTGOMERY Street #6B
Crown Heights
#RLS20049178
810 STERLING Place #3
Crown Heights
#RLS20070884
755 WASHINGTON Avenue #4B
Crown Heights
#RLS20061830
352 New York Avenue
Crown Heights
#RLS20069595
421 Crown Street #18R
Crown Heights
#RLS20058388
465 Eastern Parkway #D
Crown Heights
#RLS20071869
1437 Lincoln Place
Crown Heights
#RLS20055883
819 DEAN Street
Crown Heights
#RLS20071559
429 RALPH Avenue #1
Crown Heights
#RLS20071510
566 Prospect Place #3B
Crown Heights
#RLS20061219
1644 Atlantic Avenue
Crown Heights
#RLS20063697
Crown Heights Market Analysis & Trends
Based on StreetEasy data through December 2025
Crown Heights is currently a Buyer's Market. The median sale price is $1.37M, which has increased 10% compared to last year. Properties typically spend 95 days on market before selling. For renters, the median asking rent is $2,700, up 3.85% year-over-year. Rising inventory, Days on Market over 90, and a sale-to-list ratio of 0.95 provide purchasers with significant negotiation room.
Key Market Metrics
Median Sale Price
$1.37M
+10.0% YoY
Median Rent
$2,700
+3.9% YoY
Days on Market
95
Increasing from 80.0 in late 2024
Price/Sqft
$1,050/sqft
Approximately 20% above Manhattan median
Rising inventory, Days on Market over 90, and a sale-to-list ratio of 0.95 provide purchasers with significant negotiation room.
Market Note: The market remained relatively stable in 2025 with moderate price increases in the townhouse segment.
Rental Market
Studio
$2,100
1 Bedroom
$2,400
2 Bedroom
$2,700
3+ Bedroom
$3,800
Transportation
Subway Lines
Stations
Franklin Av, Nostrand Av, Kingston Av, Utica Av
Commute Times
Midtown: 30-35 minutes
Wall Street: 20 minutes
Ongoing renovation of the Franklin Avenue Shuttle platforms (Source: MTA)....
Neighborhood Amenities
Parks
- Prospect Park (border)
- Brower Park
Hospitals
- Kings County Hospital Center
- SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Shopping
- Franklin Avenue Corridor
- Nostrand Avenue Shops
Cultural
- Brooklyn Museum
- Weeksville Heritage Center
Building Stock & Co-op Info
Predominant Type
Limestone and Brownstone Row Houses and Pre-war Co-ops
Co-op vs Condo
Strong mix of historic row houses and large pre-war elevator co-ops on Eastern Parkway.
Typical Co-op Requirements
- Down: Minimum 20%
- DTI: 28-33% typical
- Liquidity: 1-2 years of carry costs
- Credit: 720+
Investment Analysis
Outlook: Stable to Strong
Buyer Strategy
Focus on unrenovated townhouses in the North Historic District for maximum equity potential.
Renter Strategy
East of Kingston Avenue offers significantly lower rents with identical subway access via the 3/4 lines.
Investor Strategy
Pre-war co-ops on Eastern Parkway provide long-term stable rental demand from professionals.
Schools
Served by NYC DOE District 17. Research schools at schools.nyc.gov
Safety
NYPD 71st/77th Precincts. Current statistics available at nyc.gov/nypd CompStat
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