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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Chelsea vs Williamsburg

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Chelsea

Manhattan

Williamsburg

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$1.3M
$1.4M
Median Rent
$6K
$5K
Active Listings
394
248
Avg Days on Market
107 days
62.5 days
YoY Price Change
-27.1%
+7.4%
Monthly Sales Volume
26
32

Detailed Comparison

MetricChelseaWilliamsburg
Median Sale Price$1,305,000$1,425,000
Median Condo Price$2,087,000$1,455,000
Median Co-op Price$697,586N/A
Median Rent$5,500$4,770
Active Listings394248
Rental Inventory6531240
Days on Market10762.5
Price Cut Share12.9%7.3%
Monthly Sales Volume2632
YoY Price Change-27.1%+7.4%
YoY Rent Change+1.9%+7.2%
YoY Inventory Change+5.6%+29.2%
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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Williamsburg

Williamsburg is the global face of Brooklyn's cultural and residential renaissance. Defined by its stunning waterfront parks and the iconic L-train connection to Manhattan, the neighborhood offers a high-energy lifestyle. The real estate market is dominated by sleek, glass-walled luxury condominiums along the East River, alongside historic warehouse conversions and boutique new developments that cater to a wide range of buyers and renters.

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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

Williamsburg

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Active Listings

Chelsea for sale

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