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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Downtown Brooklyn vs Lower East Side

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Downtown Brooklyn

Brooklyn

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$1.1M
Median Rent
$4K
$5K
Active Listings
108
190
Avg Days on Market
69 days
50.5 days
YoY Price Change
+184.1%
-0.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
13
15

Detailed Comparison

MetricDowntown BrooklynLower East Side
Median Sale Price$1,115,000$1,080,000
Median Condo Price$1,395,000$2,535,000
Median Co-op Price$570,000$610,000
Median Rent$4,475$4,567.5
Active Listings108190
Rental Inventory679340
Days on Market6950.5
Price Cut Share13.0%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume1315
YoY Price Change+184.1%-0.9%
YoY Rent Change-0.3%+7.5%
YoY Inventory Change+33.3%+19.5%
Subway Lines2 3 4 5 A C F RB D F J M Z

Neighborhood Profiles

Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn has transformed into a premier residential destination, characterized by its soaring skyline and unparalleled connectivity. As the borough's central business district, it offers a high-energy lifestyle with immediate access to the Barclays Center, City Point, and nearly every major subway line. The real estate market is dominated by ultra-modern luxury glass towers that offer world-class amenities and breathtaking views of Brooklyn and Manhattan.

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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

Downtown Brooklyn

2345ACFR

Court St (R) — 0.1 mi

Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.1 mi

Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.2 mi

Clark St (2 3) — 0.3 mi

High St (A C) — 0.4 mi

Lower East Side

BDFJMZ

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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