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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Briarwood vs Hillcrest

Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Queens|Queens

Briarwood

Queens

Hillcrest

Queens

Median Sale Price
$265K
$1.1M
Median Rent
$2K
$2K
Active Listings
39
5
Avg Days on Market
36.5 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
-25.9%
+25.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
6
3

Detailed Comparison

MetricBriarwoodHillcrest
Median Sale Price$265,000$1,150,000
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op Price$276,250N/A
Median Rent$2,062.5$2,400
Active Listings395
Rental Inventory566
Days on Market36.50
Price Cut Share20.5%23.1%
Monthly Sales Volume63
YoY Price Change-25.9%+25.8%
YoY Rent Change+3.4%-5.9%
YoY Inventory Change+44.4%-44.4%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Neighborhood Profiles

Briarwood

Briarwood is a residential neighborhood in central Queens with Tudor Revival, Colonial, and ranch-style single-family homes alongside low-rise garden apartment co-ops and prewar brick buildings. The E and F trains stop at Briarwood-Van Wyck Boulevard, providing express service to Midtown Manhattan. The neighborhood sits between three major green spaces: Forest Park to the west, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park to the north, and the Kissena Corridor to the east.

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Hillcrest

Hillcrest provides a tranquil environment for those seeking space and value within New York City. The area is known for its historic atmosphere and a real estate market that features a blend of tranquil cooperatives and traditional multi-family residences.

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Transit Access

Briarwood

No subway data available

Hillcrest

No subway data available

Active Listings

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