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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Washington Heights vs Williamsburg

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Washington Heights

Manhattan

Williamsburg

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$448K
$1.4M
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
169
248
Avg Days on Market
104 days
62.5 days
YoY Price Change
+7.9%
+7.4%
Monthly Sales Volume
14
32

Detailed Comparison

MetricWashington HeightsWilliamsburg
Median Sale Price$447,800$1,425,000
Median Condo Price$400,000$1,455,000
Median Co-op Price$467,800N/A
Median Rent$2,800$4,770
Active Listings169248
Rental Inventory3881240
Days on Market10462.5
Price Cut Share14.2%7.3%
Monthly Sales Volume1432
YoY Price Change+7.9%+7.4%
YoY Rent Change+5.2%+7.2%
YoY Inventory Change+18.2%+29.2%
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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Williamsburg

Williamsburg is the global face of Brooklyn's cultural and residential renaissance. Defined by its stunning waterfront parks and the iconic L-train connection to Manhattan, the neighborhood offers a high-energy lifestyle. The real estate market is dominated by sleek, glass-walled luxury condominiums along the East River, alongside historic warehouse conversions and boutique new developments that cater to a wide range of buyers and renters.

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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

Williamsburg

No subway data available

Active Listings

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