NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Brooklyn
| Metric | Lower East Side | Brooklyn Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,080,000 | $1,025,012.5 |
| Median Condo Price | $2,535,000 | $2,700,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $610,000 | $790,000 |
| Median Rent | $4,567.5 | $4,352 |
| Active Listings | 190 | 91 |
| Rental Inventory | 340 | 136 |
| Days on Market | 50.5 | 53.5 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.0% | 6.6% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 15 | 9 |
| YoY Price Change | -0.9% | -27.6% |
| YoY Rent Change | +7.5% | -1.0% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +19.5% | -7.1% |
| Subway Lines | B D F J M Z | 2 3 4 5 A C F R |
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 ReportBrooklyn Heights is New York City’s first historic district, famous for its grand architecture and the iconic Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Offering some of the most breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, the neighborhood exudes a quiet, old-world elegance. The real estate market is characterized by magnificent pre-war townhouses, sought-after cooperatives, and a select few ultra-luxury waterfront developments along Brooklyn Bridge Park.
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
Clark St (2 3) — 0.1 mi
Court St (R) — 0.2 mi
High St (A C) — 0.3 mi
Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.3 mi
Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.4 mi
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