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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Chinatown vs Roosevelt Island

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Chinatown

Manhattan

Roosevelt Island

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$550K
$965K
Median Rent
$4K
$5K
Active Listings
13
20
Avg Days on Market
0 days
42 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
2

Detailed Comparison

MetricChinatownRoosevelt Island
Median Sale Price$550,364$965,000
Median Condo Price$550,364N/A
Median Co-op PriceN/A$516,984
Median Rent$4,350$4,620
Active Listings1320
Rental Inventory4850
Days on Market042
Price Cut Share13.3%7.1%
Monthly Sales Volume12
YoY Price Change0.0%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+36.2%+10.4%
YoY Inventory Change+225.0%-47.4%
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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Roosevelt Island

Roosevelt Island is a unique and tranquil residential community situated in the East River between Manhattan and Queens. Known for its car-free streets, abundant green space, and stunning skyline views, it offers a peaceful retreat from the city's bustle. The real estate market is primarily composed of modern high-rise cooperatives and condominiums that provide a high quality of life with easy access to Manhattan via the iconic tram or the F train.

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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

Roosevelt Island

No subway data available

Active Listings

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