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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

East Village vs Chelsea

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

East Village

Manhattan

Chelsea

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$925K
$1.3M
Median Rent
$5K
$6K
Active Listings
132
394
Avg Days on Market
84 days
107 days
YoY Price Change
-4.6%
-27.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
11
26

Detailed Comparison

MetricEast VillageChelsea
Median Sale Price$925,000$1,305,000
Median Condo Price$1,455,000$2,087,000
Median Co-op Price$807,500$697,586
Median Rent$4,895$5,500
Active Listings132394
Rental Inventory589653
Days on Market84107
Price Cut Share11.4%12.9%
Monthly Sales Volume1126
YoY Price Change-4.6%-27.1%
YoY Rent Change+22.4%+1.9%
YoY Inventory Change+20.0%+5.6%
Subway LinesF J M Z1 2 3 A B C D E F M N Q R W

Neighborhood Profiles

East Village

The East Village remains New York’s epicenter of counter-culture and artistic expression. Known for its vibrant street life, community gardens, and legendary music venues, the neighborhood offers an energy unlike any other. The real estate market is characterized by historic tenement-style cooperatives, charming low-rise walk-ups, and a growing selection of modern boutique condominiums that offer luxury amenities in the heart of Downtown.

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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

East Village

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Second Ave (F) — 0.5 mi

Delancey St-Essex St (F J M Z) — 0.6 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

Active Listings

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