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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Brooklyn Heights vs Lower East Side

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.0M
$1.1M
Median Rent
$4K
$5K
Active Listings
91
190
Avg Days on Market
53.5 days
50.5 days
YoY Price Change
-27.6%
-0.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
9
15

Detailed Comparison

MetricBrooklyn HeightsLower East Side
Median Sale Price$1,025,012.5$1,080,000
Median Condo Price$2,700,000$2,535,000
Median Co-op Price$790,000$610,000
Median Rent$4,352$4,567.5
Active Listings91190
Rental Inventory136340
Days on Market53.550.5
Price Cut Share6.6%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume915
YoY Price Change-27.6%-0.9%
YoY Rent Change-1.0%+7.5%
YoY Inventory Change-7.1%+19.5%
Subway Lines2 3 4 5 A C F RB D F J M Z

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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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

Brooklyn Heights

2345ACFR

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

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

Brooklyn Heights for sale

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