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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Boerum Hill vs Chelsea

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Boerum Hill

Brooklyn

Chelsea

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.6M
$1.3M
Median Rent
$5K
$6K
Active Listings
66
394
Avg Days on Market
34 days
107 days
YoY Price Change
+5.6%
-27.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
5
26

Detailed Comparison

MetricBoerum HillChelsea
Median Sale Price$1,555,000$1,305,000
Median Condo Price$1,841,250$2,087,000
Median Co-op PriceN/A$697,586
Median Rent$4,900$5,500
Active Listings66394
Rental Inventory211653
Days on Market34107
Price Cut Share24.2%12.9%
Monthly Sales Volume526
YoY Price Change+5.6%-27.1%
YoY Rent Change+19.1%+1.9%
YoY Inventory Change+10.0%+5.6%
Subway Lines2 3 4 5 A C F R1 2 3 A B C D E F M N Q R W

Neighborhood Profiles

Boerum Hill

Boerum Hill is a charming residential neighborhood that perfectly blends historic character with modern urban living. Known for its tree-lined streets and the boutiques of Atlantic Avenue and Smith Street, the area offers a relaxed yet sophisticated vibe. The housing stock features a mix of classic three-story row houses and a growing number of high-end condominium developments that provide contemporary amenities in a central Brooklyn location.

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Chelsea

Chelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood seamlessly blends industrial history with modern luxury. The real estate market here is dominated by high-end condominium developments designed by world-renowned architects, alongside charming pre-war lofts and historic townhouses in the Chelsea Historic District.

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Transit Access

Boerum Hill

2345ACFR

Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.4 mi

Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.5 mi

Court St (R) — 0.6 mi

Chelsea

123ABCDEFMNQRW

34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.6 mi

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

Boerum Hill for sale

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