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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Forest Hills vs Downtown Brooklyn

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

Queens|Brooklyn

Forest Hills

Queens

Downtown Brooklyn

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$433K
$1.1M
Median Rent
$3K
$4K
Active Listings
365
108
Avg Days on Market
85.5 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
+5.5%
+184.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
38
13

Detailed Comparison

MetricForest HillsDowntown Brooklyn
Median Sale Price$432,500$1,115,000
Median Condo Price$804,400$1,395,000
Median Co-op Price$356,000$570,000
Median Rent$2,842$4,475
Active Listings365108
Rental Inventory221679
Days on Market85.569
Price Cut Share13.4%13.0%
Monthly Sales Volume3813
YoY Price Change+5.5%+184.1%
YoY Rent Change+3.3%-0.3%
YoY Inventory Change+20.9%+33.3%
Subway LinesN/A2 3 4 5 A C F R

Neighborhood Profiles

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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Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn has transformed into a premier residential destination, characterized by its soaring skyline and unparalleled connectivity. As the borough's central business district, it offers a high-energy lifestyle with immediate access to the Barclays Center, City Point, and nearly every major subway line. The real estate market is dominated by ultra-modern luxury glass towers that offer world-class amenities and breathtaking views of Brooklyn and Manhattan.

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Transit Access

Forest Hills

No subway data available

Downtown Brooklyn

2345ACFR

Court St (R) — 0.1 mi

Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.1 mi

Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.2 mi

Clark St (2 3) — 0.3 mi

High St (A C) — 0.4 mi

Active Listings

Forest Hills for sale

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