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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Washington Heights vs Brighton Beach

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Washington Heights

Manhattan

Brighton Beach

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$448K
$720K
Median Rent
$3K
$2K
Active Listings
169
159
Avg Days on Market
104 days
132 days
YoY Price Change
+7.9%
+11.6%
Monthly Sales Volume
14
9

Detailed Comparison

MetricWashington HeightsBrighton Beach
Median Sale Price$447,800$720,000
Median Condo Price$400,000$520,000
Median Co-op Price$467,800$368,500
Median Rent$2,800$2,372.5
Active Listings169159
Rental Inventory38830
Days on Market104132
Price Cut Share14.2%15.1%
Monthly Sales Volume149
YoY Price Change+7.9%+11.6%
YoY Rent Change+5.2%+1.1%
YoY Inventory Change+18.2%+43.2%
Subway Lines1 A CN/A

Neighborhood Profiles

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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Brighton Beach

Brighton Beach stretches along Brooklyn's Atlantic shoreline with a housing stock that ranges from 1920s Art Deco apartment buildings along Ocean Parkway to postwar co-op towers and newer oceanfront condominiums. The B and Q trains run above Brighton Beach Avenue, providing direct service to Downtown Brooklyn, Midtown Manhattan, and connections across the system. The Riegelmann Boardwalk extends along the waterfront, connecting to Coney Island, while Brighton Beach Avenue below the elevated tracks forms the neighborhood's primary commercial corridor.

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Transit Access

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

Brighton Beach

No subway data available

Active Listings

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