Crown Heights closed 2025 as one of Brooklyn’s most dynamic markets. While broader Brooklyn saw a modest 4.7% price increase, Crown Heights outperformed the borough with typical values surpassing $1.08 million and rents reaching a new "Alpha" state.
Video Overview: Market Breakdown
Market Snapshot (Year End 2025)
| Typical Home Value | $1,075,403 |
| Median Townhouse | $1.25M +9.2% YoY |
| Avg Price Per Sq Ft | $825 – $975 |
| Avg Monthly Rent | $2,850 +12% YoY |
| Median Days on Market | 52 Days |
| Multifamily Velocity | 45 Days (DOM) |
Median Sale Price Trend
Townhouses: The Conviction Trade
Brooklyn’s strongest conviction trade remains the townhouse segment. Median prices climbed to $1.25M. We project values reaching $1.45M by late 2026 as supply remains critically constrained in prime historic blocks.
Rental Market: The "Alpha"
Average rents hit $2,850/mo in Q3 2025. This 11.98% surge reflects superior transit access and the absorption of luxury inventory along the Franklin and Bedford corridors.
Land Values & Institutional Confidence
Institutional developers are setting the floor for future neighborhood pricing with landmark land trades. Shovel-ready parcels now command up to a 40% premium per buildable square foot.
Block-by-Block Investment Strategy
Where to allocate capital in 2026
Premium Residential
- Eastern Parkway: Prestige luxury and long-term equity.
- President Street: "Blue-chip" brownstones for wealth preservation.
- Carroll & Union: Steady family-driven appreciation.
- St. Johns Place: Classic architecture for long-term investors.
Mixed-Use Corridors
- Franklin Avenue: High-upside redevelopment zone.
- Bedford Avenue: Lifestyle-driven retail and retail anchor.
- Nostrand Avenue: High-density rental transit corridor.
- Empire Blvd: Institutional growth and skyline transformation.
Development & 2026 Absorption Test
Over 600+ new units are expected to hit the market in 2026. Key projects include:
Full Crown Heights 2026 Outlook Report (PDF)
Position Your Portfolio for 2026
Don't wait for the upside case to become the baseline. With 5.5% annual appreciation and record rental growth, now is the window to act.
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