New rankings by StreetEasy and Niche are out identifying the best neighborhoods to live in and the best neighborhoods to buy in this year in New York City.
Niche’s 2025 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Brooklyn
Niche’s ranking is out for the best neighborhoods to live in the U.S. based on crime, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities. Ranking based on data from the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS, CDC, and other sources.
- Prospect Heights (#11 in NYC)
- Brooklyn Heights (#15 in NYC)
- Clinton Hill (#16 in NYC)
- Downtown Brooklyn (#24 in NYC)
- Park Slope (#27 in NYC)
- Cobble Hill (#28 in NYC)
- Boerum Hill (#29 in NYC)
- South Slope (#30 in NYC)
StreetEasy’s 10 Best NYC Neighborhoods for Buyers in 2025
Using StreetEasy data from January and February 2025, StreetEasy identified the 10 NYC neighborhoods that saw the most significant increases in inventory and declines in median asking prices compared to a year ago. Buyers can expect a broader range of options at relatively lower prices in these neighborhoods. Brooklyn has remained the most competitive sales market in NYC with competition heating up between buyers. 6 out of the top 10 neighborhoods are in Brooklyn, 1. Boerum Hill, 3. Brooklyn Heights, 6. Bensonhurst, 7. Brighton Beach, 9. Dyker Heights and 10. Park Slope.
As sellers respond to strong buyer demand, inventory is rising in Boerum Hill, making it the top neighborhood for buyers in NYC. While Boerum Hill is known for historic brownstones and townhouses, brand new condos along 3rd and 4th Avenues offer turnkey options for buyers. Inventory in the neighborhood has soared 75% year-over-year while the median asking price has declined 26% to $1.9M, suggesting now is a great time to explore homes in the neighborhood. That said, Boerum Hill remains a competitive market, with just 9% of homes cutting asking prices.
Charming brownstones, proximity to Brooklyn Bridge Park, and a quick commute to Manhattan are just a few factors behind the enduring demand for homes in Brooklyn Heights. In addition to townhouses, gleaming waterfront condo buildings offer turnkey homes in the neighborhood. But despite the high price point, buyers can find homes at lower prices compared to last year. With a median asking price of $1.895M, Brooklyn Heights is the third most expensive neighborhood on our list, but the current median is 23% less than it was a year ago. Moreover, 11% of homes have cut asking prices, and inventory has risen slightly by 4% from the previous year.
