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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Flatbush vs Washington Heights

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Flatbush

Brooklyn

Washington Heights

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$552K
$448K
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
76
169
Avg Days on Market
47.5 days
104 days
YoY Price Change
+8.2%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
11
14

Detailed Comparison

MetricFlatbushWashington Heights
Median Sale Price$552,000$447,800
Median Condo Price$610,000$400,000
Median Co-op Price$283,000$467,800
Median Rent$3,000$2,800
Active Listings76169
Rental Inventory637388
Days on Market47.5104
Price Cut Share2.6%14.2%
Monthly Sales Volume1114
YoY Price Change+8.2%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+1.4%+5.2%
YoY Inventory Change+11.8%+18.2%
Subway LinesN/A1 A C

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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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

Flatbush

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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