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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Chinatown vs Hillcrest

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

Manhattan|Queens

Chinatown

Manhattan

Hillcrest

Queens

Median Sale Price
$550K
$1.1M
Median Rent
$4K
$2K
Active Listings
13
5
Avg Days on Market
0 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
+25.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
3

Detailed Comparison

MetricChinatownHillcrest
Median Sale Price$550,364$1,150,000
Median Condo Price$550,364N/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$4,350$2,400
Active Listings135
Rental Inventory486
Days on Market00
Price Cut Share13.3%23.1%
Monthly Sales Volume13
YoY Price Change0.0%+25.8%
YoY Rent Change+36.2%-5.9%
YoY Inventory Change+225.0%-44.4%
Subway Lines1 4 5 6 A B C D E F J N Q R W ZN/A

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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Hillcrest

Hillcrest provides a tranquil environment for those seeking space and value within New York City. The area is known for its historic atmosphere and a real estate market that features a blend of tranquil cooperatives and traditional multi-family residences.

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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

Hillcrest

No subway data available

Active Listings

Chinatown for sale

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