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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Chelsea vs Brooklyn Heights

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Chelsea

Manhattan

Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn

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

Detailed Comparison

MetricChelseaBrooklyn Heights
Median Sale Price$1,305,000$1,025,012.5
Median Condo Price$2,087,000$2,700,000
Median Co-op Price$697,586$790,000
Median Rent$5,500$4,352
Active Listings39491
Rental Inventory653136
Days on Market10753.5
Price Cut Share12.9%6.6%
Monthly Sales Volume269
YoY Price Change-27.1%-27.6%
YoY Rent Change+1.9%-1.0%
YoY Inventory Change+5.6%-7.1%
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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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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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

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

Active Listings

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