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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Brooklyn vs Lower East Side

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Brooklyn

Brooklyn

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$985K
$1.1M
Median Rent
$4K
$5K
Active Listings
3925
190
Avg Days on Market
62.5 days
50.5 days
YoY Price Change
+2.6%
-0.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
496
15

Detailed Comparison

MetricBrooklynLower East Side
Median Sale Price$985,000$1,080,000
Median Condo Price$1,057,500$2,535,000
Median Co-op Price$450,000$610,000
Median Rent$3,695$4,567.5
Active Listings3925190
Rental Inventory10359340
Days on Market62.550.5
Price Cut Share10.9%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume49615
YoY Price Change+2.6%-0.9%
YoY Rent Change+6.7%+7.5%
YoY Inventory Change+13.7%+19.5%
Subway LinesN/AB D F J M Z

Neighborhood Profiles

Brooklyn

Brooklyn is a traditional Brooklyn neighborhood characterized by its picturesque streets and strong residential identity. The housing stock features a blend of traditional row houses and contemporary boutique developments, offering a balanced lifestyle within a storied community.

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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

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

Brooklyn for sale

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