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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Roosevelt Island vs DUMBO

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Roosevelt Island

Manhattan

DUMBO

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$965K
$1.7M
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
20
88
Avg Days on Market
42 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
-29.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
2
2

Detailed Comparison

MetricRoosevelt IslandDUMBO
Median Sale Price$965,000$1,684,500
Median Condo PriceN/A$1,720,000
Median Co-op Price$516,984N/A
Median Rent$4,620$5,372.5
Active Listings2088
Rental Inventory50194
Days on Market4269
Price Cut Share7.1%9.1%
Monthly Sales Volume22
YoY Price Change0.0%-29.1%
YoY Rent Change+10.4%-6.6%
YoY Inventory Change-47.4%+22.2%
Subway LinesN/A2 3 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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DUMBO

DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) sits between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges along the East River waterfront, with a 95-building historic district of converted industrial warehouses. The housing market features spacious loft residences with exposed brick and high ceilings alongside modern luxury condominiums with skyline and waterfront views, served by the F train at York Street and the A and C at High Street. Brooklyn Bridge Park stretches along the waterfront with piers, playgrounds, and Jane's Carousel.

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Transit Access

Roosevelt Island

No subway data available

DUMBO

23ACFR

York St (F) — 0.2 mi

High St (A C) — 0.3 mi

Clark St (2 3) — 0.5 mi

Court St (R) — 0.7 mi

East Broadway (F) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

Roosevelt Island for sale

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