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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Brighton Beach vs Washington Heights

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Brighton Beach

Brooklyn

Washington Heights

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$720K
$448K
Median Rent
$2K
$3K
Active Listings
159
169
Avg Days on Market
132 days
104 days
YoY Price Change
+11.6%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
9
14

Detailed Comparison

MetricBrighton BeachWashington Heights
Median Sale Price$720,000$447,800
Median Condo Price$520,000$400,000
Median Co-op Price$368,500$467,800
Median Rent$2,372.5$2,800
Active Listings159169
Rental Inventory30388
Days on Market132104
Price Cut Share15.1%14.2%
Monthly Sales Volume914
YoY Price Change+11.6%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+1.1%+5.2%
YoY Inventory Change+43.2%+18.2%
Subway LinesN/A1 A C

Neighborhood Profiles

Brighton Beach

Brighton Beach stretches along Brooklyn's Atlantic shoreline with a housing stock that ranges from 1920s Art Deco apartment buildings along Ocean Parkway to postwar co-op towers and newer oceanfront condominiums. The B and Q trains run above Brighton Beach Avenue, providing direct service to Downtown Brooklyn, Midtown Manhattan, and connections across the system. The Riegelmann Boardwalk extends along the waterfront, connecting to Coney Island, while Brighton Beach Avenue below the elevated tracks forms the neighborhood's primary commercial corridor.

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Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a vibrant, transit-connected neighborhood known for its dramatic topography and stunning views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge. Home to the Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park, the area offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. The real estate market is characterized by large, pre-war cooperatives that offer significant space for the price, making it a popular choice for those seeking value and community.

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Transit Access

Brighton Beach

No subway data available

Washington Heights

1AC

181 St (1 A) — 0.4 mi

175 St (A) — 0.4 mi

168 St (1 A C) — 0.5 mi

163 St-Amsterdam Av (C) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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