Crown Heights Brooklyn Real Estate | Apartments & Brownstones

About Crown Heights

Crown Heights is a dynamic and architecturally rich neighborhood in the heart of Brooklyn. Famous for its grand boulevards and impressive collection of pre-war apartment buildings and brownstones, the area offers a sense of scale and history. Residents enjoy proximity to the Brooklyn Museum, the Botanic Garden, and a thriving restaurant scene along Franklin and Nostrand Avenues, making it a popular choice for those seeking space and culture.

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Your Crown Heights Expert

Milton Coste was born and raised in the Washington Heights/Inwood area and has been helping buyers and sellers in Upper Manhattan and across NYC for over 25 years. With 1,000+ closed transactions including dozens in Crown Heights, Milton knows every building, every block, and what it takes to navigate NYC's unique co-op and condo market.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Crown Heights Real Estate

Who is the best real estate agent in Crown Heights?

Milton Coste is a top-rated Crown Heights real estate specialist with 25+ years of experience and 1,000+ closed transactions in NYC. Born and raised in the Washington Heights area, Milton has deep local knowledge of Crown Heights's co-ops, condos, and market trends. He's bilingual (English/Spanish) and has a 5-star rating on both Google and Zillow. Contact: (917) 416-7433 or [email protected].

What are Crown Heights apartment prices in 2026?

Crown Heights real estate prices vary by property type. As of January 2026, co-op studios typically start around $250,000-$400,000, 1-bedrooms range from $350,000-$600,000, and 2-bedrooms from $450,000-$800,000. Condos command a premium of 20-40% over co-ops. Milton Coste tracks Crown Heights prices daily and can provide a detailed market analysis for your specific needs.

What is the process for buying a co-op in Crown Heights?

Buying a co-op in Crown Heights involves several steps: getting pre-approved for financing, searching for properties, making an offer, preparing a board package (financial documents, reference letters, personal statement), and passing the co-op board interview. The process typically takes 60-90 days from accepted offer to closing. Milton Coste guides buyers through each step and has helped over 1,000 clients navigate NYC's co-op and condo market.

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Current Inventory Snapshot

Live from REBNY/RLS • Feb 23, 2026

There are currently 70 properties actively listed for sale, with 73 already under contract. The median asking price is $1.44M ($1,151/sqft). Properties are spending an average of N/A days on market, and 18.6% of listings have had price reductions.

Inventory & Activity

Active Listings

for sale

Total number of properties currently for sale in this neighborhood

Pending Sales

under contract

Properties under contract awaiting closing

New This Week

last 7 days

Properties listed in the last 7 days

New This Month

last 30 days

Properties listed in the last 30 days

Avg Days on Market

N/A

days avg

Average number of days properties have been listed. Lower = faster market

Price Cut Rate

18.6%

13 listings

Percentage of active listings with price reductions. Higher = more negotiable market

Asking Prices

Median Asking Price

$1.44M

all types

The middle price point of all active listings - half are priced above, half below

Average Asking Price

$1.64M

all types

Mean listing price of all active properties (can be skewed by outliers)

Median $/Sqft

$1,151

per sqft

Median price per square foot - useful for comparing properties of different sizes

Median Condo Price

$1.35M

33 condos

Median asking price for condominium units only

Median Co-op Price

$420K

10 co-ops

Median asking price for co-operative units only

Property Mix

Distribution of 70 active listings

Condo 47% (33) Co-op 14% (10) Condop 0% (0)

Building Types:

Apartments: 42 Single Family: 5 Multi-Family: 23

Recent Sales

Sold (30 Days)

last 30 days

Number of properties that closed in the last 30 days

Sold (90 Days)

last 90 days

Number of properties that closed in the last 90 days

Median Sale Price

$1.09M

closed sales

Median closing price of recently sold properties (last 90 days)

Avg Sale Price

$1.20M

closed sales

Average closing price of recently sold properties

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.3%

of asking

Average sale price as % of listing price. Above 100% = selling over asking

Browse by Property Type

Multi-Family (9) Houses (3) Condos (32) Co-ops (3) Apartments (1)

Buildings in Crown Heights

701 PROSPECT Place

6 listings available

630 GRAND Avenue

6 listings available

755 WASHINGTON Avenue

4 listings available

598 STERLING Place

3 listings available

1025 Pacific Street

2 listings available

157 ROGERS Avenue

2 listings available

Crown Heights Market Analysis & Trends

Based on StreetEasy data through December 2025

Buyer's Market

Crown Heights is currently a Buyer's Market. The median sale price is $1.37M, which has increased 10% compared to last year. Properties typically spend 95 days on market before selling. For renters, the median asking rent is $2,700, up 3.85% year-over-year. Rising inventory, Days on Market over 90, and a sale-to-list ratio of 0.95 provide purchasers with significant negotiation room.

Key Market Metrics

Median Sale Price

$1.37M

+10.0% YoY

Median Rent

$2,700

+3.9% YoY

Days on Market

Increasing from 80.0 in late 2024

Price/Sqft

$1,050/sqft

Approximately 20% above Manhattan median

Rising inventory, Days on Market over 90, and a sale-to-list ratio of 0.95 provide purchasers with significant negotiation room.

Market Note: The market remained relatively stable in 2025 with moderate price increases in the townhouse segment.

Rental Market

Studio

$2,100

1 Bedroom

$2,400

2 Bedroom

$2,700

3+ Bedroom

$3,800

Transportation

Subway Lines

2 3 4 5 S

Stations

Franklin Av, Nostrand Av, Kingston Av, Utica Av

Commute Times

Midtown: 30-35 minutes

Wall Street: 20 minutes

Ongoing renovation of the Franklin Avenue Shuttle platforms (Source: MTA)....

Neighborhood Amenities

Parks

Prospect Park (border)
Brower Park

Hospitals

Kings County Hospital Center
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Shopping

Franklin Avenue Corridor
Nostrand Avenue Shops

Cultural

Brooklyn Museum
Weeksville Heritage Center

Building Stock & Co-op Info

Predominant Type

Limestone and Brownstone Row Houses and Pre-war Co-ops

Co-op vs Condo

Strong mix of historic row houses and large pre-war elevator co-ops on Eastern Parkway.

Typical Co-op Requirements

Down: Minimum 20%
DTI: 28-33% typical
Liquidity: 1-2 years of carry costs
Credit: 720+

Investment Analysis

Outlook: Stable to Strong

Buyer Strategy

Focus on unrenovated townhouses in the North Historic District for maximum equity potential.

Renter Strategy

East of Kingston Avenue offers significantly lower rents with identical subway access via the 3/4 lines.

Investor Strategy

Pre-war co-ops on Eastern Parkway provide long-term stable rental demand from professionals.

Schools

Served by NYC DOE District 17. Research schools at schools.nyc.gov

Safety

NYPD 71st/77th Precincts. Current statistics available at nyc.gov/nypd CompStat

Milton Coste supports the Fair Housing Act and Equal Opportunity Act. All data provided for informational purposes only. Verify all data independently.

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Crown Heights Real Estate

About Crown Heights

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Frequently Asked Questions: Crown Heights Real Estate

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Current Inventory Snapshot

Inventory & Activity

Asking Prices

Property Mix

Recent Sales

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Buildings in Crown Heights

Properties for Sale

352 New York Avenue

1437 Lincoln Place

859 St Marks Avenue

475 Sterling Place #5E

488 STERLING Place #4A

1025 Pacific Street #2A

598 STERLING Place #1

598 STERLING Place #2R

598 STERLING Place #3F

2271A PACIFIC Street

1025 PACIFIC Street #PH6

1102 Prospect Place

1137 PARK Place

966 BERGEN Street

157 ROGERS Avenue #4B

242 ALBANY Avenue

157 ROGERS Avenue #1

566 Prospect Place #3B

111 Montgomery Street #9G

1002 STERLING Place

917 ST MARKS Avenue #4

744 Park Place #4B

744 Park Place #1B

111 Montgomery Street #5R

773 Eastern Parkway #1A

701 PROSPECT Place #301

701 PROSPECT Place #502

701 PROSPECT Place #303

701 PROSPECT Place #404

701 PROSPECT Place #101

701 PROSPECT Place #302

755 WASHINGTON Avenue #3B

755 WASHINGTON Avenue #6A

630 GRAND Avenue #102

755 WASHINGTON Avenue #2B

630 GRAND Avenue #203

755 WASHINGTON Avenue #4B

630 GRAND Avenue #207

630 GRAND Avenue #307

630 GRAND Avenue #302

630 GRAND Avenue #104

462 ST MARKS Avenue #101

882 PARK Place

429 RALPH Avenue #1

1384 Pacific Street #A2

617 GRAND Avenue

103 Remsen Avenue

906 BERGEN Street #1A