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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Chelsea vs Financial District

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Chelsea

Manhattan

Financial District

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.3M
$1.1M
Median Rent
$6K
$5K
Active Listings
394
323
Avg Days on Market
107 days
146 days
YoY Price Change
-27.1%
+14.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
26
19

Detailed Comparison

MetricChelseaFinancial District
Median Sale Price$1,305,000$1,100,000
Median Condo Price$2,087,000$1,212,000
Median Co-op Price$697,586$650,000
Median Rent$5,500$4,875
Active Listings394323
Rental Inventory653653
Days on Market107146
Price Cut Share12.9%12.4%
Monthly Sales Volume2619
YoY Price Change-27.1%+14.9%
YoY Rent Change+1.9%+8.9%
YoY Inventory Change+5.6%+32.9%
Subway Lines1 2 3 A B C D E F M N Q R W1 2 3 4 5 J R W Z

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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Financial District

The Financial District occupies the southern tip of Manhattan, where landmark office towers have been converted into spacious residential lofts alongside new luxury high-rise condominiums with river and harbor views. The Oculus and Fulton Center transit hubs connect over a dozen subway lines, including the 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, and Z trains, making it one of the best-connected neighborhoods in the city. Battery Park, Bowling Green, and the 9/11 Memorial provide open green space and waterfront access at the foot of the skyline.

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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

Financial District

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Wall St (2 3 4 5) — 0.0 mi

Broad St (J Z) — 0.1 mi

Rector St (1 R W) — 0.1 mi

Cortlandt St (R W) — 0.2 mi

Bowling Green (4 5) — 0.2 mi

Active Listings

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