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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Chelsea vs Boerum Hill

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Chelsea

Manhattan

Boerum Hill

Brooklyn

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

Detailed Comparison

MetricChelseaBoerum Hill
Median Sale Price$1,305,000$1,555,000
Median Condo Price$2,087,000$1,841,250
Median Co-op Price$697,586N/A
Median Rent$5,500$4,900
Active Listings39466
Rental Inventory653211
Days on Market10734
Price Cut Share12.9%24.2%
Monthly Sales Volume265
YoY Price Change-27.1%+5.6%
YoY Rent Change+1.9%+19.1%
YoY Inventory Change+5.6%+10.0%
Subway Lines1 2 3 A B C D E F M N Q R W2 3 4 5 A C F R

Neighborhood Profiles

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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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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Transit Access

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

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

Active Listings

Chelsea for sale

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