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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Brooklyn Heights vs Forest Hills

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

Brooklyn|Queens

Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn

Forest Hills

Queens

Median Sale Price
$1.0M
$433K
Median Rent
$4K
$3K
Active Listings
91
365
Avg Days on Market
53.5 days
85.5 days
YoY Price Change
-27.6%
+5.5%
Monthly Sales Volume
9
38

Detailed Comparison

MetricBrooklyn HeightsForest Hills
Median Sale Price$1,025,012.5$432,500
Median Condo Price$2,700,000$804,400
Median Co-op Price$790,000$356,000
Median Rent$4,352$2,842
Active Listings91365
Rental Inventory136221
Days on Market53.585.5
Price Cut Share6.6%13.4%
Monthly Sales Volume938
YoY Price Change-27.6%+5.5%
YoY Rent Change-1.0%+3.3%
YoY Inventory Change-7.1%+20.9%
Subway Lines2 3 4 5 A C F RN/A

Neighborhood Profiles

Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Heights is New York City’s first historic district, famous for its grand architecture and the iconic Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Offering some of the most breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, the neighborhood exudes a quiet, old-world elegance. The real estate market is characterized by magnificent pre-war townhouses, sought-after cooperatives, and a select few ultra-luxury waterfront developments along Brooklyn Bridge Park.

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Forest Hills

Forest Hills is a sought-after and picturesque Queens neighborhood known for its lush greenery and exceptional architecture. The area is famous for Forest Hills Gardens, a private community featuring stunning Tudor-style homes and winding streets. The broader neighborhood offers a mix of grand pre-war cooperatives, modern luxury condominiums, and the vibrant shopping and dining destination of Austin Street, providing a suburban feel within the city limits.

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Transit Access

Brooklyn Heights

2345ACFR

Clark St (2 3) — 0.1 mi

Court St (R) — 0.2 mi

High St (A C) — 0.3 mi

Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.3 mi

Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.4 mi

Forest Hills

No subway data available

Active Listings

Brooklyn Heights for sale

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