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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Lower East Side vs Brooklyn

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Brooklyn

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$985K
Median Rent
$5K
$4K
Active Listings
190
3925
Avg Days on Market
50.5 days
62.5 days
YoY Price Change
-0.9%
+2.6%
Monthly Sales Volume
15
496

Detailed Comparison

MetricLower East SideBrooklyn
Median Sale Price$1,080,000$985,000
Median Condo Price$2,535,000$1,057,500
Median Co-op Price$610,000$450,000
Median Rent$4,567.5$3,695
Active Listings1903925
Rental Inventory34010359
Days on Market50.562.5
Price Cut Share10.0%10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume15496
YoY Price Change-0.9%+2.6%
YoY Rent Change+7.5%+6.7%
YoY Inventory Change+19.5%+13.7%
Subway LinesB D F J M ZN/A

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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Brooklyn

Brooklyn is a traditional Brooklyn neighborhood characterized by its picturesque streets and strong residential identity. The housing stock features a blend of traditional row houses and contemporary boutique developments, offering a balanced lifestyle within a storied community.

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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

Brooklyn

No subway data available

Active Listings

Lower East Side for sale

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