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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Bergen Beach vs Longwood

Longwood vs Bergen Beach: side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Brooklyn|Bronx

Bergen Beach

Brooklyn

Longwood

Bronx

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Bergen Beach has the lower median sale price at $1.1M vs $1.2M in Longwood.

Investors analyzing rental yield will find Bergen Beach offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$1.2M
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
44
1
Avg Days on Market
49 days
64 days
YoY Price Change
+52.1%
+552.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricBergen BeachLongwood
Median Sale Price$1,118,000$1,175,000
Median Condo Price$825,000$270,000
Median Co-op Price$263,640$90,000
Median Rent$3,000$2,750
Active Listings441
Rental Inventory64
Days on Market4964
Price Cut Share18.2%100.0%
Monthly Sales Volume71
YoY Price Change+52.1%+552.8%
YoY Rent Change+87.5%+72.4%
YoY Inventory Change+22.2%-66.7%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Bergen Beach moved +52.1% over the past year, compared to +552.8% in Longwood. The +552.8% gain in Longwood reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Bergen Beach

Bergen Beach occupies a low peninsula in southeastern Brooklyn, nearly surrounded by water, featuring postwar brick and stucco single-family homes with driveways, front lawns, and a distinctly suburban layout built on reclaimed tidal flats during the 1950s and 1960s. The nearest subway is the L train at Canarsie-Rockaway Parkway, about 1.5 miles north. Waterfront parks and restored marshlands along the Paerdegat Basin and Jamaica Bay shoreline provide green space and kayaking access.

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Longwood

Longwood's Landmarks-designated Historic District preserves neo-Renaissance and Romanesque Revival rowhouses along Beck Street, Kelly Street, and East 156th Street, built between 1895 and 1910 by architect Warren C. Dickerson. The 2, 5, and 6 trains provide subway access along Southern Boulevard and nearby stations, with St. Mary's Park anchoring the neighborhood's southern edge.

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Transit Access

Bergen Beach

No subway data available

Longwood

No subway data available

Active Listings

Bergen Beach for sale

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Longwood for sale

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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.

Bergen Beach vs Longwood: Home Price Resilience 2008-2020

From the 2008 financial crisis through the 2020 pandemic, the NYC metro Case-Shiller composite fell about 25% peak-to-trough between 2007 and 2012, then fully recovered by 2017 and gained another 15% through Q1 2020. Bergen Beach and Longwood both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.

Outer-borough submarkets including Bergen Beach and Longwood generally tracked the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% peak-to-trough decline before fully recovering by 2017 and posting further gains through early 2020.

Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.

Metric (2026)Bergen BeachLongwood
Median Sale Price$1,118,000$1,175,000
Median Rent$3,000/mo$2,750/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change+52.1%+552.8%
Average Days on Market49 days64 days
Distance to Nearest SubwayN/AN/A

Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bergen Beach cheaper than Longwood?
Yes, Bergen Beach has a lower median sale price at $1,118,000 compared to $1,175,000 in Longwood as of the most recent market data. Co-op and condo prices within each neighborhood can vary significantly, so the right fit depends on property type and building.
Which has better transit, Bergen Beach or Longwood?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Bergen Beach or Longwood?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Bergen Beach and Longwood both offer a mix of apartment and multi-room units in co-ops, condos, and townhouses. Larger 3- and 4-bedroom units, including townhouses and multi-family properties, tend to be more available in lower-density areas. Reviewing active listings filtered by bedroom count is the most reliable way to see what each neighborhood currently offers for larger households. A licensed broker can pull current inventory by bedroom count across both areas for a direct comparison.
Should I buy in Bergen Beach or Longwood?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Bergen Beach and Longwood gives you the clearest picture of what your budget gets in each location. Request a free CMA from Milton Coste to get a side-by-side breakdown of current opportunities.

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