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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Forest Hills vs Lower East Side

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

Queens|Manhattan

Forest Hills

Queens

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$433K
$1.1M
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
365
190
Avg Days on Market
85.5 days
50.5 days
YoY Price Change
+5.5%
-0.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
38
15

Detailed Comparison

MetricForest HillsLower East Side
Median Sale Price$432,500$1,080,000
Median Condo Price$804,400$2,535,000
Median Co-op Price$356,000$610,000
Median Rent$2,842$4,567.5
Active Listings365190
Rental Inventory221340
Days on Market85.550.5
Price Cut Share13.4%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume3815
YoY Price Change+5.5%-0.9%
YoY Rent Change+3.3%+7.5%
YoY Inventory Change+20.9%+19.5%
Subway LinesN/AB D F J M Z

Neighborhood Profiles

Forest Hills

Forest Hills is a sought-after and picturesque Queens neighborhood known for its lush greenery and exceptional architecture. The area is famous for Forest Hills Gardens, a private community featuring stunning Tudor-style homes and winding streets. The broader neighborhood offers a mix of grand pre-war cooperatives, modern luxury condominiums, and the vibrant shopping and dining destination of Austin Street, providing a suburban feel within the city limits.

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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

Forest Hills

No subway data available

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

Forest Hills for sale

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