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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Kew Gardens vs Lower East Side

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

Queens|Manhattan

Kew Gardens

Queens

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$397K
$1.1M
Median Rent
$2K
$5K
Active Listings
89
190
Avg Days on Market
77 days
50.5 days
YoY Price Change
-1.0%
-0.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
14
15

Detailed Comparison

MetricKew GardensLower East Side
Median Sale Price$397,243$1,080,000
Median Condo Price$410,670$2,535,000
Median Co-op Price$349,330.5$610,000
Median Rent$2,400$4,567.5
Active Listings89190
Rental Inventory98340
Days on Market7750.5
Price Cut Share10.1%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume1415
YoY Price Change-1.0%-0.9%
YoY Rent Change+0.2%+7.5%
YoY Inventory Change+30.9%+19.5%
Subway LinesN/AB D F J M Z

Neighborhood Profiles

Kew Gardens

Kew Gardens is a lush and architecturally rich neighborhood in Central Queens, often described as a 'village in the city.' Bordering the massive Forest Park, the area offers abundant green space and a relaxed residential atmosphere. The real estate market is famous for its charming pre-war cooperatives, historic Tudor-style homes, and modern condominiums, providing a high quality of life with excellent transit links via the LIRR and the E/F subway lines.

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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

Kew Gardens

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

Kew Gardens for sale

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