Staten Island just beat Manhattan in home profits, and it was not close. New resale data analyzing nearly 15,000 New York City home sales in 2025 found that Staten Island homeowners made the most money of any borough in the city. Here is what the numbers mean for Staten Island and Brooklyn owners.
Which NYC borough made homeowners the most money in 2025?
Staten Island. New resale data analyzing nearly 15,000 New York City home sales in 2025 found that Staten Island homeowners made the most money of any borough, with a typical seller profiting about $164,000, the highest median resale gain in NYC. Brooklyn came in right behind at roughly $159,000.
How much did the typical Staten Island seller profit?
The typical Staten Island seller profited about $164,000, the highest median resale gain in the city. Brooklyn was close behind at around $159,000. These outer-borough gains outpaced the traditionally pricey Manhattan market.
Why did Manhattan sellers lose money?
Manhattan was the only borough where the typical seller lost money, at about negative $24,000 on a median basis. High entry prices, a softer luxury and condo resale market, and carrying costs meant many Manhattan sellers did not come out ahead the way outer-borough owners did.
What type of home was the most profitable in NYC?
The single most profitable property type in the entire city was the two- and three-family house, with a median gain of around $324,000. That is exactly the property type that defines Staten Island and Brooklyn. Buyers who purchased between 2009 and 2012, right after the financial crisis, saw some of the largest gains of all, a median around $206,000.
What does this mean if you own a home in Staten Island or Brooklyn?
The old belief that you have to be in Manhattan to build real estate wealth just got flipped upside down. The outer boroughs, led by Staten Island, are where homeowners actually came out ahead, especially owners of two- and three-family houses. If you own in Staten Island or Brooklyn and want to know what your home is worth in today’s market, that is exactly what we do.
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Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not financial or investment advice. Market data reflects reported 2025 NYC resale figures.
