NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Flatbush vs East Harlem

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Flatbush

Brooklyn

East Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price

$552K

$689K

Median Rent

$3K

Active Listings

Avg Days on Market

47.5 days

40.5 days

YoY Price Change

+8.2%

-2.1%

Monthly Sales Volume

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Flatbush	East Harlem
Median Sale Price	$552,000	$688,500
Median Condo Price	$610,000	$663,250
Median Co-op Price	$283,000	$499,911
Median Rent	$3,000	$2,995
Active Listings	76	62
Rental Inventory	637	327
Days on Market	47.5	40.5
Price Cut Share	2.6%	11.3%
Monthly Sales Volume	11	4
YoY Price Change	+8.2%	-2.1%
YoY Rent Change	+1.4%	+5.1%
YoY Inventory Change	+11.8%	+19.2%
Subway Lines	N/A	4 5 6

Neighborhood Profiles

Flatbush

Flatbush features one of Brooklyn's most varied housing stocks, including grand detached Victorians along Ocean Avenue, limestone and brownstone rowhouses, prewar apartment buildings, and brick townhomes within landmarked enclaves like Prospect Park South and Ditmas Park. The Q, 2, and 5 trains connect the neighborhood to Manhattan, while Prospect Park's 526 acres of green space border the northern edge. The restored Kings Theatre, a 1920s-era landmark performance venue, and Erasmus Hall High School, founded in 1786, are among the area's most notable architectural features.

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East Harlem

East Harlem, also known as El Barrio, is a neighborhood rich in culture, art, and history. Known for its vibrant murals and the historic La Marqueta, the area features a growing number of new residential developments alongside historic buildings. The real estate market offers some of Manhattan's most accessible price points, featuring a mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and a surge of new luxury condominium developments that offer modern amenities and easy access to the Upper East Side.

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