NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Queens
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Bellerose has the lower median sale price at $869K vs $1.3M in Lower East Side.
Commuters have more transit options in Lower East Side, which is served by 6 subway lines compared to 0 in Bellerose.
| Metric | Bellerose | Lower East Side |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $869,000 | $1,275,000 |
| Median Condo Price | N/A | $2,400,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $270,000 | $580,000 |
| Median Rent | $3,600 | $5,200 |
| Active Listings | 22 | 209 |
| Rental Inventory | 4 | 407 |
| Days on Market | 137 | 122.5 |
| Price Cut Share | 9.1% | 10.5% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 9 | 13 |
| YoY Price Change | +12.1% | N/A |
| YoY Rent Change | +20.0% | +10.6% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +46.7% | +11.2% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | B D F J M Z |
Bellerose is a low-density residential neighborhood at the eastern edge of Queens along the Nassau County border, characterized by detached single-family homes in Tudor Revival, Colonial, and Cape Cod styles with slate roofs and decorative brickwork. The Long Island Rail Road station on the Hempstead Branch provides direct commuter access to Penn Station. Alley Pond Park, covering 635 acres, offers a nature center and adventure course nearby.
View Full Market ReportThe 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.
View Full Market ReportNo subway data available
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
Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.
From the 2008 financial crisis through the 2020 pandemic, the NYC metro Case-Shiller composite fell about 25% peak-to-trough between 2007 and 2012, then fully recovered by 2017 and gained another 15% through Q1 2020. Bellerose and Lower East Side both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.
Lower East Side tracked the more resilient Manhattan price path with a 10% to 15% peak-to-trough decline, while Bellerose moved closer to the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% retracement before recovering through 2017.
Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.
| Metric (2026) | Bellerose | Lower East Side |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $869,000 | $1,275,000 |
| Median Rent | $3,600/mo | $5,200/mo |
| Year-over-Year Price Change | +12.1% | N/A |
| Average Days on Market | 137 days | 122.5 days |
| Distance to Nearest Subway | N/A | 0.26 mi |
Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.
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