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

31
1 CITY Point 48A
$2,368,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,187 sqft · Condop
1 CITY Point 48A
Listed by: Coldwell Banker Warburg
9
235 ADAMS Street 9K
$400,000
· 1 BA · 500 sqft · Co-op
235 ADAMS Street 9K
Listed by: Corcoran Group
17
365 BRIDGE Street 12N
$2,000,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,800 sqft · Condo
365 BRIDGE Street 12N
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
24
85 FLEET Street 74A
$2,375,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,238 sqft · Condo
85 FLEET Street 74A
Listed by: Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group
21
85 FLEET Street 56A
$1,595,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 859 sqft · Condo
85 FLEET Street 56A
Listed by: Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group
21
85 FLEET Street 59F
$3,285,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 1,930 sqft · Condo
85 FLEET Street 59F
Listed by: Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group
11
388 BRIDGE Street PH46B
$1,050,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 696 sqft · Condo
388 BRIDGE Street PH46B
Listed by: Corcoran Group
21
289 SCHERMERHORN Street 6G
$1,250,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 935 sqft · Condo
289 SCHERMERHORN Street 6G
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
9
319 SCHERMERHORN Street 8B
$960,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 716 sqft · Condo
319 SCHERMERHORN Street 8B
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
11
388 Bridge Street 48D
$1,825,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,276 sqft · Condo
388 Bridge Street 48D
Listed by: Compass
39
1 City Point 45D
$3,250,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,454 sqft · Condop
1 City Point 45D
Listed by: Compass
16
10 Nevins Street 9A
$1,228,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 984 sqft · Condo
10 Nevins Street 9A
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
25
1 CITY Point 46C
$2,349,690
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,145 sqft · Condop
1 CITY Point 46C
Listed by: Serhant
27
1 CITY Point 58E
$2,995,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,498 sqft · Condop
1 CITY Point 58E
Listed by: Serhant
27
1 CITY Point 23E
$2,132,610
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,169 sqft · Condop
1 CITY Point 23E
Listed by: Serhant
26
1 CITY Point 21E
$1,995,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,171 sqft · Condop
1 CITY Point 21E
Listed by: Serhant
31
319 SCHERMERHORN Street 4A
$875,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 686 sqft · Condo
319 SCHERMERHORN Street 4A
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
13
270 JAY Street 4G
$460,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
270 JAY Street 4G
Listed by: City Sphere
27
1 CITY Point 66D
$3,495,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,455 sqft · Condop
1 CITY Point 66D
Listed by: Serhant
11
112 Fleet Place 6A
$1,350,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,000 sqft · Condo
112 Fleet Place 6A
Listed by: Compass
16
122 ASHLAND Place 3C
$745,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
122 ASHLAND Place 3C
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
13
388 BRIDGE Street 41D
$735,000
· 1 BA · 530 sqft · Condo
388 BRIDGE Street 41D
Listed by: Christies International Real Estate Group LLC
18
289 SCHERMERHORN Street 8F
$995,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 595 sqft · Condo
289 SCHERMERHORN Street 8F
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
23
289 SCHERMERHORN Street 11E
$1,825,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,001 sqft · Condo
289 SCHERMERHORN Street 11E
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
39
289 SCHERMERHORN Street 5C
$1,895,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,270 sqft · Condo
289 SCHERMERHORN Street 5C
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
21
289 SCHERMERHORN Street 10A
$2,000,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,170 sqft · Condo
289 SCHERMERHORN Street 10A
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
7
9 DEKALB Avenue 70A
$928,000
· 1 BA · 440 sqft · Condo
9 DEKALB Avenue 70A
Listed by: Corcoran Group
14
388 BRIDGE Street 43H
$1,720,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,153 sqft · Condo
388 BRIDGE Street 43H
Listed by: Corcoran Group
13
388 BRIDGE Street 38D
$699,000
· 1 BA · 530 sqft · Condo
388 BRIDGE Street 38D
Listed by: Corcoran Group
16
289 SCHERMERHORN Street 11C
$3,000,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 1,872 sqft · Condo
289 SCHERMERHORN Street 11C
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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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