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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Brooklyn Heights vs Roosevelt Island

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn

Roosevelt Island

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.0M
$965K
Median Rent
$4K
$5K
Active Listings
91
20
Avg Days on Market
53.5 days
42 days
YoY Price Change
-27.6%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
9
2

Detailed Comparison

MetricBrooklyn HeightsRoosevelt Island
Median Sale Price$1,025,012.5$965,000
Median Condo Price$2,700,000N/A
Median Co-op Price$790,000$516,984
Median Rent$4,352$4,620
Active Listings9120
Rental Inventory13650
Days on Market53.542
Price Cut Share6.6%7.1%
Monthly Sales Volume92
YoY Price Change-27.6%0.0%
YoY Rent Change-1.0%+10.4%
YoY Inventory Change-7.1%-47.4%
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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Roosevelt Island

Roosevelt Island is a unique and tranquil residential community situated in the East River between Manhattan and Queens. Known for its car-free streets, abundant green space, and stunning skyline views, it offers a peaceful retreat from the city's bustle. The real estate market is primarily composed of modern high-rise cooperatives and condominiums that provide a high quality of life with easy access to Manhattan via the iconic tram or the F train.

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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

Roosevelt Island

No subway data available

Active Listings

Brooklyn Heights for sale

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