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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Chinatown vs Chelsea

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Chinatown

Manhattan

Chelsea

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$550K
$1.3M
Median Rent
$4K
$6K
Active Listings
13
394
Avg Days on Market
0 days
107 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
-27.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
26

Detailed Comparison

MetricChinatownChelsea
Median Sale Price$550,364$1,305,000
Median Condo Price$550,364$2,087,000
Median Co-op PriceN/A$697,586
Median Rent$4,350$5,500
Active Listings13394
Rental Inventory48653
Days on Market0107
Price Cut Share13.3%12.9%
Monthly Sales Volume126
YoY Price Change0.0%-27.1%
YoY Rent Change+36.2%+1.9%
YoY Inventory Change+225.0%+5.6%
Subway Lines1 4 5 6 A B C D E F J N Q R W Z1 2 3 A B C D E F M N Q R W

Neighborhood Profiles

Chinatown

Chinatown occupies a dense section of Lower Manhattan centered on Canal Street, where 10 subway lines converge including the 6, J, N, Q, R, W, and Z trains, making it one of the most transit-rich neighborhoods below 14th Street. The housing stock consists primarily of prewar walk-up buildings alongside newer condominium developments and the 44-story Confucius Plaza residential tower. Columbus Park, one of the city's earliest public parks, and the 7.8-acre Sara D. Roosevelt Park provide open green space along the neighborhood's edges.

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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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Transit Access

Chinatown

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Grand St (B D) — 0.2 mi

Canal St (1 6 A C E J N Q R W Z) — 0.3 mi

Bowery (J Z) — 0.3 mi

East Broadway (F) — 0.4 mi

Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi

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

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