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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Lower East Side vs All Upper West Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Lower East Side

Manhattan

All Upper West Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$1.2M
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
190
1171
Avg Days on Market
50.5 days
73 days
YoY Price Change
-0.9%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
15
113

Detailed Comparison

MetricLower East SideAll Upper West Side
Median Sale Price$1,080,000$1,200,000
Median Condo Price$2,535,000$1,410,000
Median Co-op Price$610,000$865,000
Median Rent$4,567.5$4,800
Active Listings1901171
Rental Inventory3401410
Days on Market50.573
Price Cut Share10.0%10.5%
Monthly Sales Volume15113
YoY Price Change-0.9%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+7.5%+11.8%
YoY Inventory Change+19.5%+3.8%
Subway LinesB D F J M Z1 2 3 B C

Neighborhood Profiles

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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All Upper West Side

All Upper West Side is a neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City.

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Transit Access

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

All Upper West Side

123BC

86 St (1 B C) — 0.2 mi

79 St (1) — 0.3 mi

81 St-Museum of Natural History (B C) — 0.4 mi

96 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.5 mi

72 St (1 2 3) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

Lower East Side for sale

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