Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Briarwood

Queens · New York, NY

2 active listings · Median $155K

$155K
Median Asking
$2,300/mo
Median Rent/Mo
2
Active Listings
58
Avg Days on Market

Monthly Snapshot

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Market Pulse — Briarwood

What defines this market

A condo-dominant submarket with moderate rent growth, sale values below the 5-year high, and sale listings clearing quickly.

Common search patterns

first-time buyersinvestorsvalue buyersfast-moving

Median asking rent in Briarwood is $2,300/month, $150 below the 5-year high set in Jul 2025. Rents are up +1.1% year over year and +33.3% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $155K, 79.8% below the 5-year high recorded in Sep 2023. Sale listings are clearing 28 days faster than at this point last year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $2,300/month ($150 below the 5-year high in Jul 2025)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +1.1%
  • 5-year rent change: +33.3%
  • Active rental listings: 53

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $155K (79.8% below the 5-year high in Sep 2023)
  • Median days on market (sale): 58 days (28 days faster than a year ago)
  • Active for-sale listings: 43 (-6.5% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 11.6%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 2

Across NYC, the FARE Act has tightened agent-listed rental supply since August 2024 by shifting the broker fee to landlords who engage a broker. Roughly 35 to 40% of NYC lease signings occur between mid-June and August 15.

Source: StreetEasy market data, through Jun 2026.

About Briarwood

Briarwood is a residential neighborhood in central Queens with Tudor Revival, Colonial, and ranch-style single-family homes alongside low-rise garden apartment co-ops and prewar brick buildings. The E and F trains stop at Briarwood-Van Wyck Boulevard, providing express service to Midtown Manhattan. ...

In my 25+ years selling real estate across New York City, I use this Briarwood data in real negotiations, not just for a web page.

Quick Facts

BoroughQueens
Zip Code11435
SubwayBus service
Building TypesPre-war buildings, Co-ops

Transit, Schools & Commute

Subway Lines:

Stations: Bus service available


Market Report

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Median Asking Price
$154,888
Median Rent
$2,300/mo
+1.1% YoY
Price per Sq Ft
$808
Sale-to-List Ratio
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Price Trends

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Own in Briarwood? What it would sell for today

Briarwood appeals to buyers seeking affordable housing with nearby parks and local amenities. Consistent local demand supports reliable market conditions for residential properties.

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Current Inventory Snapshot

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Inventory & Activity
Active Listings43
Pending Sales11
New This Week0
New This Month1
Avg DOM58 days
Price Cut Rate11.6%
Recent Sales
Sold Last 30 Days1
Sold Last 90 Days2
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Asking Prices
Median Asking$154,888
Average Asking$771,500
Median $/SqFt$808
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Property Mix
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Price by Bedroom

Based on active listings in Briarwood

TypeActive ListingsMedian PricePrice Range
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1 Bedroom0----
2 Bedrooms1too few$298K - $298K
3+ Bedrooms1too few$1.25M - $1.25M

Active Listings

Properties in Briarwood

REBNY/RLS Disclaimer: Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

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Why Work With Milton in Briarwood

25+ years

Experience across NYC

1,000+

Transactions closed

Since 2000

Active in Queens

Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with Keller Williams NYC. His work covers all five boroughs, with deep experience in co-op boards, condo offerings, townhouse sales, and rental transactions. For Briarwood buyers and sellers, that track record means a broker who has negotiated every type of deal this market produces.

Reviews

I was trying to rent out my newly renovated condo in NYC's competitive rental market, and Milton Coste handled everything from start to finish. Milton knows the area inside out and was communicative, knowledgeable, and proactive throughout the entire process. Thanks to his expertise, he found a great tenant within just one week at a strong rental price. I highly recommend Milton to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and results-driven real estate broker.

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Lucienne G.
Owner · Washington Heights

Milton helped me purchase my first Manhattan condo, and I can't recommend him highly enough. What could have been a stressful process ended up feeling remarkably smooth. From the initial offer through closing, Milton was responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to take the time to answer questions and explain the details. I always felt informed and supported, but never pressured. If you're looking for a broker who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping his clients succeed, I would absolutely recommend Milton.

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Mr. B
Buyer · Manhattan

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Frequently Asked Questions about Briarwood

The median sale price in Briarwood is $155K. Year-over-year price comparisons swing meaningfully when monthly closed-sale counts are low, so a single recent month is best read alongside the longer-term price trend.

No. The median sale price in Briarwood is currently 79.8% below the 5-year high recorded in September 2023. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.

Sale listings in Briarwood have a median of 58 days on market. That is 28 days faster than the same point a year ago. Roughly 11.6% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.

Briarwood is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 58 days and 11.6% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.

Roughly 2 homes change hands each month in Briarwood across condos, co-ops, and townhouses, based on recorded closed sales. That benchmark helps gauge how quickly the market is absorbing new inventory.

The overall median asking rent in Briarwood is $2,300/month. Rents are up 1.1% year over year.

Median asking rent in Briarwood is currently $150 below the 5-year high set in July 2025. Tenants may find slightly more value than at peak, though the gap can close quickly during peak leasing season.

Median asking rent in Briarwood has risen 33.3% over the past 5 years. That puts the neighborhood in context with longer-term NYC rent dynamics rather than just one-year noise.

Within walking or short-transit distance of Briarwood, median sale prices range across Jamaica Hills at $990K, Richmond Hill at $950K, South Richmond Hill at $700K, Kew Gardens at $465K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.

Briarwood is served by the Bus service. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 141 minutes from Nearest bus stop.

Under the FARE Act in effect since August 2024, NYC landlords who engage a broker pay the broker fee directly rather than passing it to tenants. In neighborhoods like Briarwood, this has shifted some smaller landlords toward self-listing, which has tightened the supply of agent-listed rentals citywide and lifted competition for what remains on market.

Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with Keller Williams New York City. He has 25+ years of experience across all five boroughs, with deep transaction history in co-op board packages, condo offerings, townhouse sales, and rentals. Direct: (917) 416-7433. Email: [email protected].

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Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

Keller Williams NYC · NY #10301213304

25+ years of experience and over 2,000 transactions closed across NYC. Whether you are buying, selling, or leasing in Briarwood, I will guide you every step of the way.

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