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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Chelsea vs Forest Hills

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

Manhattan|Queens

Chelsea

Manhattan

Forest Hills

Queens

Median Sale Price
$1.3M
$433K
Median Rent
$6K
$3K
Active Listings
394
365
Avg Days on Market
107 days
85.5 days
YoY Price Change
-27.1%
+5.5%
Monthly Sales Volume
26
38

Detailed Comparison

MetricChelseaForest Hills
Median Sale Price$1,305,000$432,500
Median Condo Price$2,087,000$804,400
Median Co-op Price$697,586$356,000
Median Rent$5,500$2,842
Active Listings394365
Rental Inventory653221
Days on Market10785.5
Price Cut Share12.9%13.4%
Monthly Sales Volume2638
YoY Price Change-27.1%+5.5%
YoY Rent Change+1.9%+3.3%
YoY Inventory Change+5.6%+20.9%
Subway Lines1 2 3 A B C D E F M N Q R WN/A

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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Forest Hills

Forest Hills is a sought-after and picturesque Queens neighborhood known for its lush greenery and exceptional architecture. The area is famous for Forest Hills Gardens, a private community featuring stunning Tudor-style homes and winding streets. The broader neighborhood offers a mix of grand pre-war cooperatives, modern luxury condominiums, and the vibrant shopping and dining destination of Austin Street, providing a suburban feel within the city limits.

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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

Forest Hills

No subway data available

Active Listings

Chelsea for sale

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