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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Chinatown vs Lower East Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Chinatown

Manhattan

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$550K
$1.1M
Median Rent
$4K
$5K
Active Listings
13
190
Avg Days on Market
0 days
50.5 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
-0.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
15

Detailed Comparison

MetricChinatownLower East Side
Median Sale Price$550,364$1,080,000
Median Condo Price$550,364$2,535,000
Median Co-op PriceN/A$610,000
Median Rent$4,350$4,567.5
Active Listings13190
Rental Inventory48340
Days on Market050.5
Price Cut Share13.3%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume115
YoY Price Change0.0%-0.9%
YoY Rent Change+36.2%+7.5%
YoY Inventory Change+225.0%+19.5%
Subway Lines1 4 5 6 A B C D E F J N Q R W ZB D F J M Z

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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Lower East Side

The Lower East Side (LES) is a neighborhood where New York’s storied history meets its high-end future. Known for its legendary nightlife and deep historic roots, the area has seen a dramatic transformation with the arrival of luxury towers like Essex Crossing. The housing stock is a unique mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and ultra-modern condominiums that offer some of the best views in Downtown Manhattan.

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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

Lower East Side

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East Broadway (F) — 0.3 mi

Delancey St-Essex St (F J M Z) — 0.3 mi

Grand St (B D) — 0.5 mi

Bowery (J Z) — 0.5 mi

Second Ave (F) — 0.6 mi

Active Listings

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