About DUMBO
Dumbo offers a unique residential experience with a blend of urban convenience and local charm. The real estate market provides a variety of options for buyers seeking space, value, and a strong sense of community in one of New York City's evolving neighborhoods.
Borough: Brooklyn
Your DUMBO 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 DUMBO, Milton knows every building, every block, and what it takes to navigate NYC's unique co-op and condo market.
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Buyer • Washington Heights
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Buildings in DUMBO
30 FRONT Street #10E
DUMBO · Olympia Dumbo
30 FRONT Street #28C
DUMBO · Olympia Dumbo
30 FRONT Street #19D
DUMBO · Olympia Dumbo
30 FRONT Street #20B
DUMBO · Olympia Dumbo
30 FRONT Street #18D
DUMBO · Olympia Dumbo
30 FRONT Street #17C
DUMBO · Olympia Dumbo
30 FRONT Street #12C
DUMBO · Olympia Dumbo
115 YORK Street #17A
DUMBO
98 FRONT Street #6P
DUMBO
1 MAIN Street #5H
DUMBO · The Clocktower
70 WASHINGTON Street #6C
DUMBO · 70 Washington St
50 BRIDGE Street #419
DUMBO · Bridge No. 50
30 MAIN Street #9D
DUMBO · SWEENEY BUILDING, T
70 WASHINGTON Street #8K
DUMBO · 70 Washington St
180 FRONT Street #9K
DUMBO · FRONT & YORK
30 FRONT Street #PHB
DUMBO · Olympia Dumbo
100 JAY Street #PH
DUMBO · J Condominium
30 MAIN Street #4G
DUMBO · SWEENEY BUILDING, T
133 WATER Street #2F
DUMBO · 133 Water Street
1 JOHN Street #9D
DUMBO · One John Street
DUMBO Market Analysis & Trends
Based on StreetEasy data through December 2025
DUMBO is currently a Balanced. The median sale price is $2.40M, which has increased 71.4% compared to last year. Properties typically spend 72.5 days on market before selling. For renters, the median asking rent is $7,950, up 0% year-over-year. Moderate inventory levels and balanced days on market (72.5) suggest a stable environment for luxury high-end transactions.
Key Market Metrics
Median Sale Price
$2.40M
+71.4% YoY
Median Rent
$7,950
+0.0% YoY
Days on Market
72.5
Remaining steady near 70 days throughout 2025
Price/Sqft
$1,850/sqft
Significantly above Manhattan median of $1.14M
Moderate inventory levels and balanced days on market (72.5) suggest a stable environment for luxury high-end transactions.
Market Note: EXTREME VOLATILITY NOTE: The 71.4% YoY sales price increase reflects the influx of luxury new development closings with limited prior-year comparables. This YoY change reflects limited transaction volume and may not indicate broader market trends.
Rental Market
Studio
$4,000
1 Bedroom
$5,500
2 Bedroom
$7,500
3+ Bedroom
$11,500
Transportation
Subway Lines
Stations
York St, High St
Commute Times
Midtown: 15-20 minutes
Wall Street: 5 minutes
NYC Ferry service at Fulton Ferry Landing continues to expand frequency (Source: NYC EDC)....
Neighborhood Amenities
Parks
- Brooklyn Bridge Park
Hospitals
- Mount Sinai Doctors-Brooklyn Heights (nearby)
Shopping
- Empire Stores
- DUMBO Market
- West Elm Global HQ
Cultural
- St. Ann's Warehouse
- Jane's Carousel
- Bargemusic
Building Stock & Co-op Info
Predominant Type
Industrial Loft Conversions and Modern Condos
Co-op vs Condo
Exclusively a condominium and high-end rental market.
Typical Co-op Requirements
- Down: 10-25% standard
- DTI: N/A
- Liquidity: Lender dependent
- Credit: 720+
Investment Analysis
Outlook: Strong for High-End Assets
Buyer Strategy
Focus on Vinegar Hill borders for slightly better price-per-square-foot entry points.
Renter Strategy
Loft conversions offer unique floorplans that command high resale but varying utility efficiencies.
Investor Strategy
Short-term appreciation is driven by new development closings in the luxury segment.
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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