These Brooklyn Neighborhoods Are Best For Home Buyers in 2025

The supply of houses has soared in Boerum Hill, making this brownstone neighborhood a top area in the city to search for a new home.

Despite volatile mortgage rates and elevated asking prices, buyers can still find opportunities at appealing prices in neighborhoods across New York City, according to the latest analysis by real estate firm StreetEasy. Top neighborhoods for buyers in the borough also include Brooklyn Heights, Bensonhurst, Brighton Beach, Dyker Heights and Park Slope. 

In some neighborhoods, price cuts were more prevalent than in the rest of the city, suggesting opportunities for buyers to take advantage of discounts, according to Kenny Lee, an economist at StreetEasy. In January and February, 14% of homes on the market strategically lowered asking prices to capitalize on the strong start to the home-buying season this year, he said.

Here are the top Brooklyn markets to look for a home, according to StreetEasy:

1. Boerum Hill

Brooklyn has remained the most competitive sales market in the city, with competition heating up between buyers. As sellers respond to strong buyer demand, inventory is rising in Boerum Hill, making it the top neighborhood for buyers in the city. 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 $1.9 million, 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.

2. Brooklyn Heights

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 $1.895 million, 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.  

3. Bensonhurst

Bensonhurst is a vibrant, diverse and storied neighborhood. Historically known as the Little Italy of Brooklyn, many family-owned Italian restaurants and bakeries still dot 18th Avenue but there's also a very large Chinese community now laying their roots. Buyers can find a wide range of homes including condos and multifamily houses. The neighborhood’s median asking price came in at $1.29 million, declining 7% from last year as more affordable homes joined the market. With inventory rising 13% year-over-year and 9% of homes cutting asking prices, buyers can browse more options at a discount this year.

4. Brighton Beach

Every summer, the boardwalk along Brighton Beach attracts locals and visitors looking to escape large crowds in neighboring Coney Island and explore the neighborhood’s vibrant Eastern European shops and restaurants. Buyers looking in Brighton Beach can find condos with ocean views and charming houses with front and back yards. The median asking price has declined 6% year-over-year to $675,000, while inventory has jumped 20%, signaling rising opportunities for buyers. About 19% of the neighborhood’s homes for sale have reduced asking prices.  

5. Dyker Heights

Dyker Heights offers grand Queen Anne-style houses, as well as single and multifamily houses with smaller footprints. The neighborhood’s inventory has jumped an enormous 51% from a year ago, greatly expanding buyers’ options. The median asking price decreased slightly by 0.1% year-over-year to about $1.45 million, and one in 10 homes lowered prices in January and February. 

6. Park Slope

Park Slope is perhaps the most surprising inclusion on this list as last fall, it was the second most competitive neighborhood for buyers due to strong demand but low inventory. That said, Park Slope’s recent 5% year-over-year rise in inventory has brought some relief and contributed to lower asking prices. At about $1.7 million, the median asking price is 21% lower than a year ago, while 12% of homes have lowered asking prices.