$2.120M
Median Single-Family
Q1 2026 — Corcoran Report
$1.720M
Median Multi-Family
Q1 2026 — 93 closings
115
Total Q1 Closings
Highest volume in Brooklyn
+17%
Single-Family Price YoY
Strong appreciation
Market Overview
The Bedford-Stuyvesant Brownstones Market
Bedford-Stuyvesant offers the broadest range of townhouse product in Brooklyn — and the widest range of values. Sub-neighborhood location, landmark status, property configuration, and condition all drive meaningful differences in price. As someone who lives in Bed-Stuy, Omari tracks this market at the block level.
What's Moving
What Sells Quickly
Landmarked brownstones on the Stuyvesant Heights blocks with intact original detail and single-family or owner-occupied two-family configuration achieve the strongest prices. Well-priced two-families attract competitive buyer pools across the spectrum from owner-occupants to investors.
What Sits
Properties priced as if they're on the best blocks when they're not face resistance from buyers who know the difference. The Bed-Stuy market is sophisticated — buyers understand the sub-neighborhood geography and price accordingly.
Source
Data from The Corcoran Group Q1 2026 Brooklyn Townhouse Report. Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights, Prospect-Lefferts Gardens & Bushwick submarket. 22 single-family closings at median $2.120M (+17% YoY) and 93 multi-family closings at median $1.720M — by far the highest transaction volume in Brooklyn.
Value Drivers
What Affects Bedford-Stuyvesant Prices
Stuyvesant Heights Premium
The landmarked Stuyvesant Heights blocks command significant premiums over other parts of Bed-Stuy. Location within or outside the historic district is the single biggest value driver.
Limestone vs Brownstone
The larger limestone buildings on the Bushwick Avenue corridor attract different buyers at different price points than classic brownstone rowhouses.
Configuration
Single-family, two-family, three-family, and mixed-use each attract distinct buyer pools. Configuration drives which segment of the market you're pricing into.
Condition Range
Bed-Stuy buyers range from turnkey seekers to investors comfortable with major renovation. Honest condition assessment and appropriate pricing are essential.
Omari Toomer · Corcoran