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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Chelsea vs Downtown Brooklyn

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Chelsea

Manhattan

Downtown Brooklyn

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$1.3M
$1.1M
Median Rent
$6K
$4K
Active Listings
394
108
Avg Days on Market
107 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
-27.1%
+184.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
26
13

Detailed Comparison

MetricChelseaDowntown Brooklyn
Median Sale Price$1,305,000$1,115,000
Median Condo Price$2,087,000$1,395,000
Median Co-op Price$697,586$570,000
Median Rent$5,500$4,475
Active Listings394108
Rental Inventory653679
Days on Market10769
Price Cut Share12.9%13.0%
Monthly Sales Volume2613
YoY Price Change-27.1%+184.1%
YoY Rent Change+1.9%-0.3%
YoY Inventory Change+5.6%+33.3%
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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Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn has transformed into a premier residential destination, characterized by its soaring skyline and unparalleled connectivity. As the borough's central business district, it offers a high-energy lifestyle with immediate access to the Barclays Center, City Point, and nearly every major subway line. The real estate market is dominated by ultra-modern luxury glass towers that offer world-class amenities and breathtaking views of Brooklyn and Manhattan.

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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

Downtown Brooklyn

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Court St (R) — 0.1 mi

Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.1 mi

Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.2 mi

Clark St (2 3) — 0.3 mi

High St (A C) — 0.4 mi

Active Listings

Chelsea for sale

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