Downtown Brooklyn real estate
Downtown Brooklyn is the borough’s commercial center, and since its 2004 rezoning it has added thousands of new apartments. Brooklyn Heights, Fort Greene, and Boerum Hill surround it.
The housing
Most of the housing is high-rise condominiums and rentals built since the rezoning, with a smaller number of older co-ops. Many buildings offer full-time doormen, gyms, and roof decks.
Getting around
Few neighborhoods have more subway lines. Jay Street–MetroTech, Borough Hall, DeKalb Avenue, and Hoyt and Schermerhorn Streets are all within a few blocks, and City Point, Fulton Mall, and Brooklyn Bridge Park are close.
Buying and selling in Downtown Brooklyn
With many new towers competing for the same buyers, an apartment in an older condo has to stand out on price, layout, and presentation. I help sellers decide what is worth doing before listing.
Thinking of selling in Downtown Brooklyn? See how I prepare, price, and market a home. Buying your first home here? Here’s how I guide first-time buyers. For the bigger picture, read the latest Corcoran market reports.
| Address | Neighborhood | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138 Willoughby Street, 20L | Downtown Brooklyn | Co-op | $1,945,802 |
| 189 Schermerhorn Street, 11E | Downtown Brooklyn | Condo | $1,050,000 |
| 189 Schermerhorn Street, 3E | Downtown Brooklyn | Condo | $915,000 |
From Amy’s Corcoran profile, November 2026.
See all of my Downtown Brooklyn sales in my portfolio, or read my other neighborhood guides: Upper West Side, Lincoln Square, Chelsea, and Boerum Hill.
Thinking about selling your NYC apartment?
Whether you’re preparing to sell or simply exploring your options, I can provide a personalized equity analysis based on recent sales, current competition, and what makes your apartment unique.
This is a broker’s opinion of value, not an appraisal.
Whether you’re ready now or just starting to think about it, I’m happy to chat.
