NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Brooklyn
| Metric | Lower East Side | Brighton Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,080,000 | $720,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $2,535,000 | $520,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $610,000 | $368,500 |
| Median Rent | $4,567.5 | $2,372.5 |
| Active Listings | 190 | 159 |
| Rental Inventory | 340 | 30 |
| Days on Market | 50.5 | 132 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.0% | 15.1% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 15 | 9 |
| YoY Price Change | -0.9% | +11.6% |
| YoY Rent Change | +7.5% | +1.1% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +19.5% | +43.2% |
| Subway Lines | B D F J M Z | N/A |
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.
View Full Market ReportBrighton Beach stretches along Brooklyn's Atlantic shoreline with a housing stock that ranges from 1920s Art Deco apartment buildings along Ocean Parkway to postwar co-op towers and newer oceanfront condominiums. The B and Q trains run above Brighton Beach Avenue, providing direct service to Downtown Brooklyn, Midtown Manhattan, and connections across the system. The Riegelmann Boardwalk extends along the waterfront, connecting to Coney Island, while Brighton Beach Avenue below the elevated tracks forms the neighborhood's primary commercial corridor.
View Full Market ReportEast 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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