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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Flatbush vs Howard Beach

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

Brooklyn|Queens

Flatbush

Brooklyn

Howard Beach

Queens

Median Sale Price
$552K
$625K
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
76
55
Avg Days on Market
47.5 days
54 days
YoY Price Change
+8.2%
+33.4%
Monthly Sales Volume
11
16

Detailed Comparison

MetricFlatbushHoward Beach
Median Sale Price$552,000$625,000
Median Condo Price$610,000N/A
Median Co-op Price$283,000$270,000
Median Rent$3,000$2,550
Active Listings7655
Rental Inventory6371
Days on Market47.554
Price Cut Share2.6%7.3%
Monthly Sales Volume1116
YoY Price Change+8.2%+33.4%
YoY Rent Change+1.4%+15.9%
YoY Inventory Change+11.8%+25.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

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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Howard Beach

Howard Beach provides a unpretentious setting 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 unpretentious cooperatives and traditional multi-family residences.

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Transit Access

Flatbush

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Howard Beach

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Active Listings

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