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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Carroll Gardens vs Lower East Side

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Carroll Gardens

Brooklyn

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$3.1M
$1.1M
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
36
190
Avg Days on Market
31 days
50.5 days
YoY Price Change
+23.4%
-0.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
4
15

Detailed Comparison

MetricCarroll GardensLower East Side
Median Sale Price$3,116,081$1,080,000
Median Condo Price$2,064,000$2,535,000
Median Co-op PriceN/A$610,000
Median Rent$4,950$4,567.5
Active Listings36190
Rental Inventory99340
Days on Market3150.5
Price Cut Share13.9%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume415
YoY Price Change+23.4%-0.9%
YoY Rent Change+12.2%+7.5%
YoY Inventory Change+9.1%+19.5%
Subway LinesN/AB D F J M Z

Neighborhood Profiles

Carroll Gardens

Carroll Gardens is famous for its unique 'deep front gardens' and its rich culinary and bakery heritage. This charming neighborhood offers a small-town feel with its boutique shops and renowned bakeries along Court and Smith Streets. The real estate market is highly coveted, featuring historic brownstones that are often wider than those in neighboring areas, alongside intimate new construction condominiums that maintain the neighborhood's low-rise character.

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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

Carroll Gardens

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

Carroll Gardens for sale

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