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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Chelsea vs Midtown West

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Chelsea

Manhattan

Midtown West

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.3M
$900K
Median Rent
$6K
$4K
Active Listings
394
381
Avg Days on Market
107 days
87 days
YoY Price Change
-27.1%
+80.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
26
29

Detailed Comparison

MetricChelseaMidtown West
Median Sale Price$1,305,000$900,000
Median Condo Price$2,087,000$965,000
Median Co-op Price$697,586$480,000
Median Rent$5,500$4,495
Active Listings394381
Rental Inventory6531162
Days on Market10787
Price Cut Share12.9%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume2629
YoY Price Change-27.1%+80.0%
YoY Rent Change+1.9%+5.8%
YoY Inventory Change+5.6%+19.8%
Subway Lines1 2 3 A B C D E F M N Q R W1 2 3 7 A C E F M N Q R S W

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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Midtown West

Midtown West is a centrally located Manhattan neighborhood known for its proximity to Times Square, Broadway, and the Hudson River. The area features varied housing stock. From historic pre-war cooperatives to modern luxury condominiums, the area offers a sophisticated urban lifestyle with easy access to the city's world-class dining, shopping, and cultural institutions.

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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

Midtown West

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Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.2 mi

42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.2 mi

57 St (F N Q R W) — 0.5 mi

5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.6 mi

34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.6 mi

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