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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Chelsea vs Prospect Heights

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Chelsea

Manhattan

Prospect Heights

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$1.3M
$1.5M
Median Rent
$6K
$4K
Active Listings
394
45
Avg Days on Market
107 days
47 days
YoY Price Change
-27.1%
+5.6%
Monthly Sales Volume
26
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Detailed Comparison

MetricChelseaProspect Heights
Median Sale Price$1,305,000$1,503,525
Median Condo Price$2,087,000$1,757,500
Median Co-op Price$697,586$954,000
Median Rent$5,500$4,495
Active Listings39445
Rental Inventory653159
Days on Market10747
Price Cut Share12.9%6.7%
Monthly Sales Volume264
YoY Price Change-27.1%+5.6%
YoY Rent Change+1.9%+12.5%
YoY Inventory Change+5.6%+18.4%
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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Prospect Heights

Prospect Heights is a small but culturally dense neighborhood that offers the best of Brooklyn living. Anchored by the Brooklyn Public Library and the Grand Army Plaza, the area provides immediate access to Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Museum. The real estate market is a sophisticated blend of historic brownstones, stately pre-war cooperatives, and high-end new developments like Pacific Park, offering a range of options for modern urbanites.

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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

Prospect Heights

No subway data available

Active Listings

Chelsea for sale

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