NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Manhattan
| Metric | Financial District | Lower East Side |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,100,000 | $1,080,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,212,000 | $2,535,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $650,000 | $610,000 |
| Median Rent | $4,875 | $4,567.5 |
| Active Listings | 323 | 190 |
| Rental Inventory | 653 | 340 |
| Days on Market | 146 | 50.5 |
| Price Cut Share | 12.4% | 10.0% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 19 | 15 |
| YoY Price Change | +14.9% | -0.9% |
| YoY Rent Change | +8.9% | +7.5% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +32.9% | +19.5% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 4 5 J R W Z | B D F J M Z |
The Financial District occupies the southern tip of Manhattan, where landmark office towers have been converted into spacious residential lofts alongside new luxury high-rise condominiums with river and harbor views. The Oculus and Fulton Center transit hubs connect over a dozen subway lines, including the 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, and Z trains, making it one of the best-connected neighborhoods in the city. Battery Park, Bowling Green, and the 9/11 Memorial provide open green space and waterfront access at the foot of the skyline.
View Full Market ReportThe 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.
View Full Market ReportWall St (2 3 4 5) — 0.0 mi
Broad St (J Z) — 0.1 mi
Rector St (1 R W) — 0.1 mi
Cortlandt St (R W) — 0.2 mi
Bowling Green (4 5) — 0.2 mi
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
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