Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Downtown Brooklyn

Brooklyn · New York, NY

99 active listings · Median $830K

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Market Pulse — Downtown Brooklyn

What defines this market

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

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Median asking rent in Downtown Brooklyn is $4,780/month, $93 below the 5-year high set in Feb 2026. Rents are up +8.4% year over year and +45.1% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $830K, 47.2% below the 5-year high recorded in Oct 2023. Sale prices are down -9.5% year over year. Sale listings are clearing 56 days faster than at this point last year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $4,780/month ($93 below the 5-year high in Feb 2026)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +8.4%
  • 5-year rent change: +45.1%
  • Active rental listings: 688

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $830K (47.2% below the 5-year high in Oct 2023)
  • Condo vs co-op median: condos $1.40M / co-ops $878K
  • Year-over-year sale price change: -9.5%
  • Median days on market (sale): 46 days (56 days faster than a year ago)
  • Active for-sale listings: 129 (+38.7% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 10.1%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 11

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 Mar 2026.

About Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn features a mixture of historic brownstones and modern high-rise architecture. The area is built around major transit hubs, including LIRR access and multiple subway lines. Residents benefit from green space in Brooklyn Bridge Park and prominent local landmarks.

Quick Facts

BoroughBrooklyn
Zip Codes11201, 11217
Subway2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, F, R trains
Building TypesTownhouses/Brownstones

Transit, Schools & Commute

Subway Lines:2 3 4 5 A C F R

Stations: Court St (0.07 mi), Borough Hall (0.14 mi), Jay St-MetroTech (0.22 mi), Clark St (0.26 mi), High St (0.35 mi)

Midtown: 15 min (2 express from Borough Hall)


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Active Listings

Properties in Downtown Brooklyn

22
365 BRIDGE Street 10L
$975,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 1,059 sqft · Condo
365 BRIDGE Street 10L
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
10
175 Adams Street 6E
$520,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
175 Adams Street 6E
Listed by: Compass
14
85 Livingston Street 17K
$775,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
85 Livingston Street 17K
Listed by: Compass
20
10 Nevins Street 17-I
$2,522,500
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,582 sqft · Condo
10 Nevins Street 17-I
Listed by: Nest Seekers LLC
19
235 Adams Street 11DE
$1,599,000
3 BD · 3 BA · Co-op
235 Adams Street 11DE
Listed by: Compass
36
9 CHAPEL Street 5C
$1,695,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,164 sqft · Condo
9 CHAPEL Street 5C
Listed by: Corcoran Group
35
9 CHAPEL Street 6C
$1,750,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,164 sqft · Condo
9 CHAPEL Street 6C
Listed by: Corcoran Group
14
365 BRIDGE Street 11G
$1,150,000
3 BD · 1 BA · 1,212 sqft · Condo
365 BRIDGE Street 11G
Listed by: Corcoran Group
15
319 Schermerhorn Street 11B
$1,250,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,049 sqft · Condo
319 Schermerhorn Street 11B
Listed by: Compass
22
319 Schermerhorn Street 20B
$1,580,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,219 sqft · Condo
319 Schermerhorn Street 20B
Listed by: Compass
12
150 Myrtle Avenue 2504
$938,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 738 sqft · Condo
150 Myrtle Avenue 2504
Listed by: Compass
20
10 Nevins Street 10-B
$1,735,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,217 sqft · Condo
10 Nevins Street 10-B
Listed by: Nest Seekers LLC
8
53 BOERUM Place 7B
$1,100,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 946 sqft · Condo
53 BOERUM Place 7B
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
17
365 Bridge Street 23B
$1,295,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,186 sqft · Condo
365 Bridge Street 23B
Listed by: Compass
1 CITY Point 43F
$1,450,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Condop
1 CITY Point 43F
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
17
150 MYRTLE Avenue 1502
$645,000
· 1 BA · 496 sqft · Condo
150 MYRTLE Avenue 1502
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
17
306 Gold Street 33F
$1,595,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,337 sqft · Condo
306 Gold Street 33F
Listed by: Compass
23
11 HOYT Street 18E
$2,175,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,339 sqft · Condo
11 HOYT Street 18E
Listed by: Corcoran Group
12
189 SCHERMERHORN Street 6F
$940,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 739 sqft · Condo
189 SCHERMERHORN Street 6F
Listed by: Corcoran Group
20
11 HOYT Street 15B
$1,195,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 787 sqft · Condo
11 HOYT Street 15B
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
22
175 WILLOUGHBY Street 7N
$600,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 740 sqft · Co-op
175 WILLOUGHBY Street 7N
Listed by: Corcoran Group
16
10 Nevins Street 21-J
$1,085,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 783 sqft · Condo
10 Nevins Street 21-J
Listed by: Nest Seekers LLC
19
10 Nevins Street 25-A
$1,515,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,161 sqft · Condo
10 Nevins Street 25-A
Listed by: Nest Seekers LLC
12
11 Hoyt Street 48A
$2,995,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,629 sqft · Condo
11 Hoyt Street 48A
Listed by: Compass
96 SCHERMERHORN Street PHB
$950,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 1,000 sqft · Co-op
96 SCHERMERHORN Street PHB
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
14
365 BRIDGE Street 20A
$2,250,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,790 sqft · Condo
365 BRIDGE Street 20A
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
10
230 JAY Street 9E
$549,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
230 JAY Street 9E
Listed by: Corcoran Group
21
365 BRIDGE Street 4K
$890,000
2 BD · 1 BA · 917 sqft · Condo
365 BRIDGE Street 4K
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
19
211 SCHERMERHORN Street 5B
$1,650,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,154 sqft · Condo
211 SCHERMERHORN Street 5B
Listed by: Corcoran Group
9
189 BRIDGE Street 10A
$799,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 733 sqft · Condo
189 BRIDGE Street 10A
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

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 last updated: 1/1/1970.

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Why Work With Milton in Downtown Brooklyn

25+ years

Experience across NYC

1,000+

Transactions closed

Since 2000

Active in Brooklyn

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 Downtown Brooklyn buyers and sellers, that track record means a broker who has negotiated every type of deal this market produces.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Brooklyn

The median sale price in Downtown Brooklyn is $830K. Condos sit at a median of $1.4M and co-ops at $878K. Sale prices are down 9.5% year over year.

No. The median sale price in Downtown Brooklyn is currently 47.2% below the 5-year high recorded in October 2023. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.

Sale listings in Downtown Brooklyn have a median of 46 days on market. That is 56 days faster than the same point a year ago. Roughly 10.1% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.

Downtown Brooklyn is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 46 days and 10.1% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.

Downtown Brooklyn offers both co-ops and condos. Condos are the higher-priced segment at a $1.4M median, with co-ops at $878K.

Roughly 11 homes change hands each month in Downtown Brooklyn 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 Downtown Brooklyn is $4,780/month. Live RLS listings show studios at $3,943, 1-bedrooms at $4,950, 2-bedrooms at $7,997, 3+ bedrooms at $4,250 per month. Rents are up 8.4% year over year.

Median asking rent in Downtown Brooklyn is currently $93 below the 5-year high set in February 2026. Tenants may find slightly more value than at peak, though the gap can close quickly during peak leasing season.

Median asking rent in Downtown Brooklyn has risen 45.1% 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 Downtown Brooklyn, median sale prices range across Cobble Hill at $2.3M, DUMBO at $1.9M, Boerum Hill at $1.4M, Brooklyn Heights at $1.1M. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.

Downtown Brooklyn is served by the 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, F, R trains. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 15 minutes from Borough Hall.

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 Downtown Brooklyn, 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 Associate Broker

Milton Coste

Licensed 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 Downtown Brooklyn, I will guide you every step of the way.

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