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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Bay Ridge vs Lower East Side

Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Bay Ridge

Brooklyn

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$580K
$1.1M
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
197
190
Avg Days on Market
103.5 days
50.5 days
YoY Price Change
+4.2%
-0.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
23
15

Detailed Comparison

MetricBay RidgeLower East Side
Median Sale Price$580,000$1,080,000
Median Condo Price$253,500$2,535,000
Median Co-op Price$360,000$610,000
Median Rent$2,500$4,567.5
Active Listings197190
Rental Inventory179340
Days on Market103.550.5
Price Cut Share11.7%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume2315
YoY Price Change+4.2%-0.9%
YoY Rent Change+6.4%+7.5%
YoY Inventory Change+10.1%+19.5%
Subway LinesN/AB D F J M Z

Neighborhood Profiles

Bay Ridge

Bay Ridge is a historic neighborhood in Southwest Brooklyn, known for its stunning views of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and the New York Harbor. The area offers a vibrant lifestyle with the bustling commercial corridors of 3rd and 5th Avenues. The real estate market is a sophisticated blend of grand historic row houses, elegant pre-war cooperatives, and modern condominiums, all within a neighborhood famous for its parks and waterfront promenade.

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Lower East Side

The Lower East Side (LES) is a neighborhood where New York’s storied history meets its high-end future. Known for its legendary nightlife and deep historic roots, the area has seen a dramatic transformation with the arrival of luxury towers like Essex Crossing. The housing stock is a unique mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and ultra-modern condominiums that offer some of the best views in Downtown Manhattan.

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Transit Access

Bay Ridge

No subway data available

Lower East Side

BDFJMZ

East Broadway (F) — 0.3 mi

Delancey St-Essex St (F J M Z) — 0.3 mi

Grand St (B D) — 0.5 mi

Bowery (J Z) — 0.5 mi

Second Ave (F) — 0.6 mi

Active Listings

Bay Ridge for sale

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