Brooklyn · New York, NY
51 active listings · Median $1.1M
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A condo-dominant submarket with moderate rent growth, rising sale prices, and sale listings sitting longer than a year ago.
Median asking rent in Flatbush is $3,199/month, $26 below the 5-year high set in Aug 2026. Rents are up +3.2% year over year and +33.3% over the past 5 years. Median sale price is $1.11M, near a 5-year high. Sale listings are clearing 58 days slower than at this point last year.
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 Sep 2026.
Flatbush features one of Brooklyn's most varied housing stocks, including grand detached Victorians along Ocean Avenue, limestone and brownstone rowhouses, prewar apartment buildings, and brick townhomes within landmarked districts like Prospect Park South and Ditmas Park. The Q, 2, and 5 trains con...
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| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Zip Code | 11226 |
| Subway | Bus service |
| Building Types | Pre-war buildings, Townhouses/Brownstones |
Stations: Bus service available
Live data from REBNY/RLS. Updated every 15 minutes.
Median closed sale price by month
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Flatbush sellers benefit from strong owner-occupant and investor demand. The park proximity and varied architectural character support steady pricing.
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| Inventory & Activity | |
| Active Listings | 79 |
| Pending Sales | 21 |
| New This Week | 1 |
| New This Month | 18 |
| Avg DOM | 80 days |
| Price Cut Rate | 8.9% |
| Recent Sales | |
| Sold Last 30 Days | 8 |
| Sold Last 90 Days | 19 |
| Sale-to-List | 98.0% |
| Asking Prices | |
| Median Asking | $1,115,000 |
| Average Asking | $701,843 |
| Median $/SqFt | $740 |
| Median Condo Ask | -- |
| Median Co-op Ask | -- |
Based on active listings in Flatbush
| Type | Active Listings | Median Price | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 4 | too few | $199K - $1.70M |
| 1 Bedroom | 24 | $345,000 | $229K - $695K |
| 2 Bedrooms | 10 | $610,000 | $399K - $950K |
| 3+ Bedrooms | 13 | $1,350,000 | $485K - $1.90M |
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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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Brooklyn Market Report, 3Q 2026
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Homes in Flatbush take a median 80 days to go into contract. Source: StreetEasy market data.
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The median sale price in Flatbush is $1.1M. 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.
Yes. The median sale price in Flatbush sits within a few percent of the 5-year high. Pricing is firm and listings priced near the comparable median tend to clear with limited room for negotiation.
Sale listings in Flatbush have a median of 80 days on market. That is 58 days slower than the same point a year ago. Only 8.9% of active listings have a price cut on record, signaling tight pricing.
Flatbush is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 80 days and 8.9% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.
Roughly 4 homes change hands each month in Flatbush 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 Flatbush is $3,199/month. Live RLS listings show studios at $2,650, 1-bedrooms at $2,925, 2-bedrooms at $3,500, 3+ bedrooms at $3,498 per month. Rents are up 3.2% year over year.
Median asking rent in Flatbush is currently $26 below the 5-year high set in August 2026. Tenants may find slightly more value than at peak, though the gap can close quickly during peak leasing season.
Median asking rent in Flatbush 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 Flatbush, median sale prices range across Prospect Lefferts Gardens at $1.9M, Kensington at $1.1M, Ditmas Park at $571K, Prospect Park South at $545K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.
Flatbush is served by the Bus service. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 110 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 Flatbush, 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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