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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Brooklyn Heights vs Chelsea

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn

Chelsea

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.0M
$1.3M
Median Rent
$4K
$6K
Active Listings
91
394
Avg Days on Market
53.5 days
107 days
YoY Price Change
-27.6%
-27.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
9
26

Detailed Comparison

MetricBrooklyn HeightsChelsea
Median Sale Price$1,025,012.5$1,305,000
Median Condo Price$2,700,000$2,087,000
Median Co-op Price$790,000$697,586
Median Rent$4,352$5,500
Active Listings91394
Rental Inventory136653
Days on Market53.5107
Price Cut Share6.6%12.9%
Monthly Sales Volume926
YoY Price Change-27.6%-27.1%
YoY Rent Change-1.0%+1.9%
YoY Inventory Change-7.1%+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

Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Heights is New York City’s first historic district, famous for its grand architecture and the iconic Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Offering some of the most breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, the neighborhood exudes a quiet, old-world elegance. The real estate market is characterized by magnificent pre-war townhouses, sought-after cooperatives, and a select few ultra-luxury waterfront developments along Brooklyn Bridge Park.

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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

Brooklyn Heights

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Clark St (2 3) — 0.1 mi

Court St (R) — 0.2 mi

High St (A C) — 0.3 mi

Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.3 mi

Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.4 mi

Chelsea

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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

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