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Cypress Hills Real Estate

Cypress Hills Real Estate

Cypress Hills Real Estate is located in the north-easternmost part of Brooklyn, just north of Canarsie. East New York is bordered by the Cemetery of the Evergreens to the north (Jamaica Avenue), the neighborhood of City Line to the east, Canarsie and New Lots to the south (East 108th Street), and Brownsville & Bed-Stuy to the west (Rockaway Avenue).

Initially a commuter town that sprung up around mass-transit train lines in the 1830's, Cypress Hills has witnessed waves of immigration throughout its history. As a result, the neighborhood offers a wide variety of multi-ethnic eateries and specialty shops. German, Irish, Italian and Polish descent predominated from the end of the last century into the first half of this one. In the late 70's and early 80's a large influx of blacks and Latinos, including Dominicans and Central Americans and some South Americans, especially from Guyana, settled in the neighborhood. More recent arrivals are Haitians, Jamaicans, Indians, Pakistanis, Koreans and some Chinese.

Cypress Hills Real Estate, snuggled just to the north of East New York and abutting Woodhaven, Queens to the east, is one of the last remaining affordable options in East New York. Today, sections of Cypress Hills are included in Mayor Bill de Blasio's broad plan to rezone the adjacent East New York. The mayor and administration officials have spent the year pushing an affordable housing plan that calls on rezoning the neighborhoods, adding some 1,200 units through 2017. The region offers a selection of parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities. The 3.3-acre Evergreen Park, adjoining Cemetery of the Evergreens, and the 4,000-plus-acre Jamaica Bay Wildlife Sanctuary are the crown jewels of this neighborhood's natural areas. Also, small and medium-sized parks and playgrounds are scattered throughout East New York, providing residents with plenty of space to relax, play sports, and enjoy themselves. The City has renovated and upgraded several parks in the last few years, one example being Linden Park, which had received a $3.5-million overhaul in 2005 and now features a world-class running track, 80,000-square-foot field multi-lined for football and soccer, basketball courts, a baseball diamond, and high-tech seating & lighting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to renovate my Cypress Hills home before selling?

Cypress Hills buyers prioritize value and affordability. Smart investments: paint, deep cleaning, decluttering. Call The Franzese Group at (718) 666-2696 before any project.

How do I prepare my Cypress Hills home for showings?

Deep clean, declutter, depersonalize. The Franzese Group provides a pre-listing checklist with every Cypress Hills listing. Call (718) 666-2696.

How long does it take to sell a home in Cypress Hills?

Cypress Hills has growing buyer interest as one of the last affordable options in East New York with rezoning momentum. Well-priced listings typically go under contract within 30 to 75 days. Call The Franzese Group at (718) 666-2696.

How long is the commute from Cypress Hills to Manhattan?

Cypress Hills has good transit options as one of the original commuter neighborhoods. The neighborhood sits abutting Woodhaven, Queens to the east. Travel times to Manhattan range from 40 to 60 minutes depending on the line.

Is Cypress Hills a good place to live?

Cypress Hills appeals to buyers seeking affordability, homeownership, and community in a well-connected corner of Brooklyn. It offers rowhouses, two-family homes, and apartments at some of the borough's lower prices, a vibrant, diverse immigrant community, and good transit on the J, Z, C, and L lines. Its two-family homes are popular with buyers seeking rental income. Bordering Queens and Highland Park, it remains a working, value-oriented neighborhood, appealing especially to first-time buyers and those seeking a home of their own.

Is Cypress Hills expensive?

Cypress Hills is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Brooklyn, offering low prices for homes and two-family properties. Its housing of rowhouses, detached and semi-detached homes, and apartments appeals to first-time buyers and investors seeking value and rental income. Prices have risen with demand and nearby development over the years but remain among the most accessible in the borough. For buyers prioritizing homeownership, space, and value, Cypress Hills offers real opportunity in a transit-connected location.

Is Cypress Hills in Brooklyn or Queens?

Cypress Hills is in Brooklyn, though it sits right on the Queens border, which is the source of frequent confusion. It occupies the far northeastern corner of the borough, next to the large Cypress Hills cemeteries that give it its name, bordered by East New York to the south and Woodhaven, Queens to the east. Despite its position at the edge of Brooklyn, Cypress Hills is firmly a Brooklyn neighborhood, served by the J, Z, C, and L subway lines.

Is Cypress Hills safe?

Cypress Hills is a residential neighborhood on Brooklyn's northeastern edge, and safety varies block by block, as in many neighborhoods in transition. Much of it consists of quiet streets of rowhouses and two-family homes with a strong, family-oriented immigrant community and high homeownership, while some areas remain more challenged. Crime has trended down over the years. Common-sense awareness is sensible, as anywhere, but many residents find Cypress Hills a settled, community-minded place to live.

Should I sell my Cypress Hills home now or wait?

Cypress Hills is part of the East New York rezoning plan adding 1,200 affordable housing units. The rezoning momentum supports continued appreciation, suggesting either selling into rising values now OR holding for further upside works. Call The Franzese Group at (718) 666-2696.

What does it cost to sell a home in Cypress Hills?

Selling costs include commission (5-6%), NY State transfer tax (0.4%), NYC transfer tax (1-1.425%), attorney fees ($1,500-$3,500), and any buyer credits. The Franzese Group provides a complete net sheet up front. Call (718) 666-2696.

What is Cypress Hills known for?

Cypress Hills is located in the north-easternmost part of Brooklyn, just north of Canarsie. The neighborhood started as an 1830s commuter town around mass-transit train lines and has witnessed waves of immigration through its history - German, Irish, Italian, Polish, Black, Latino (Dominican, Central American, Guyanese), and more recently Haitian, Jamaican, Indian, Pakistani, Korean, and Chinese. The result is wide multi-ethnic eateries and specialty shops. The 3.3-acre Evergreen Park adjoining the Cemetery of the Evergreens, plus the 4,000+ acre Jamaica Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, are the natural-area crown jewels. Linden Park received a $3.5M overhaul with running track, multi-lined field, and basketball courts. To explore Cypress Hills real estate, call (718) 666-2696.

What is my Cypress Hills home worth?

Cypress Hills pricing reflects the neighborhood's affordable position with rezoning momentum from the broader East New York affordable housing plan. Your value depends on housing type, condition, lot size, and proximity to Evergreen Park and Jamaica Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. For a free valuation, call The Franzese Group at (718) 666-2696. View current inventory on our Cypress Hills real estate page.

What kind of housing is available in Cypress Hills?

Cypress Hills housing is varied with traditional single-family, multi-family, row houses, and rezoning-driven new construction coming online. The mix gives buyers options across budgets. To browse Cypress Hills listings, call (718) 666-2696.

Why is Cypress Hills a good investment opportunity?

Cypress Hills sits at the intersection of two value catalysts: it's one of the last affordable parts of East New York, AND it's included in the city's rezoning plan adding 1,200 affordable housing units through 2017+. The rezoning momentum, combined with proximity to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and improving parks, supports continued appreciation. Call The Franzese Group at (718) 666-2696.