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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Chelsea vs Lower East Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Chelsea

Manhattan

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.3M
$1.1M
Median Rent
$6K
$5K
Active Listings
394
190
Avg Days on Market
107 days
50.5 days
YoY Price Change
-27.1%
-0.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
26
15

Detailed Comparison

MetricChelseaLower East Side
Median Sale Price$1,305,000$1,080,000
Median Condo Price$2,087,000$2,535,000
Median Co-op Price$697,586$610,000
Median Rent$5,500$4,567.5
Active Listings394190
Rental Inventory653340
Days on Market10750.5
Price Cut Share12.9%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume2615
YoY Price Change-27.1%-0.9%
YoY Rent Change+1.9%+7.5%
YoY Inventory Change+5.6%+19.5%
Subway Lines1 2 3 A B C D E F M N Q R WB D F J M 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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Lower East Side

The Lower East Side (LES) is a neighborhood where New York’s storied history meets its high-end future. Known for its legendary nightlife and deep historic roots, the area has seen a dramatic transformation with the arrival of luxury towers like Essex Crossing. The housing stock is a unique mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and ultra-modern condominiums that offer some of the best views in Downtown 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

Lower East Side

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East Broadway (F) — 0.3 mi

Delancey St-Essex St (F J M Z) — 0.3 mi

Grand St (B D) — 0.5 mi

Bowery (J Z) — 0.5 mi

Second Ave (F) — 0.6 mi

Active Listings

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