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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Roosevelt Island vs Brooklyn Heights

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Roosevelt Island

Manhattan

Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn

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

Detailed Comparison

MetricRoosevelt IslandBrooklyn Heights
Median Sale Price$965,000$1,025,012.5
Median Condo PriceN/A$2,700,000
Median Co-op Price$516,984$790,000
Median Rent$4,620$4,352
Active Listings2091
Rental Inventory50136
Days on Market4253.5
Price Cut Share7.1%6.6%
Monthly Sales Volume29
YoY Price Change0.0%-27.6%
YoY Rent Change+10.4%-1.0%
YoY Inventory Change-47.4%-7.1%
Subway LinesN/A2 3 4 5 A C F R

Neighborhood Profiles

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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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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Transit Access

Roosevelt Island

No subway data available

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

Active Listings

Roosevelt Island for sale

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