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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Bergen Beach vs Red Hook

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

Brooklyn|Brooklyn

Bergen Beach

Brooklyn

Red Hook

Brooklyn

How They Compare

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

Median Sale Price
$985K
$985K
Median Rent
$2K
$4K
Active Listings
43
14
Avg Days on Market
49 days
151 days
YoY Price Change
N/A
N/A
Monthly Sales Volume
3
2

Detailed Comparison

MetricBergen BeachRed Hook
Median Sale Price$985,000$985,000
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$2,295$4,495
Active Listings4314
Rental Inventory823
Days on Market49151
Price Cut Share20.9%7.1%
Monthly Sales Volume32
YoY Price ChangeN/AN/A
YoY Rent Change-27.1%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%-36.4%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

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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Red Hook

Red Hook is a waterfront neighborhood defined by cobblestone lanes, repurposed brick warehouses, and low-rise residential buildings on a peninsula jutting into Upper New York Bay. No subway runs directly through the neighborhood; NYC Ferry's South Brooklyn route and the B61 bus provide primary transit connections to Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan. Valentino Pier Park and the 58-acre Red Hook Recreation Area offer harbor-front green space, while the working cruise terminal at Pier 12 maintains the area's maritime heritage.

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Transit Access

Bergen Beach

No subway data available

Red Hook

No subway data available

Active Listings

Bergen Beach for sale

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Red Hook 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 Red Hook: 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 Red Hook 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 Red Hook 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 BeachRed Hook
Median Sale Price$985,000$985,000
Median Rent$2,295/mo$4,495/mo
Year-over-Year Price ChangeN/AN/A
Average Days on Market49 days151 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 Red Hook?
Bergen Beach and Red Hook are currently priced similarly, both at a median sale price of $985,000. Budget constraints will matter less than property type preference and building specifics.
Which has better transit, Bergen Beach or Red Hook?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Bergen Beach or Red Hook?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Bergen Beach and Red Hook 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 Red Hook?
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 Red Hook 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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