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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Lower East Side vs Carroll Gardens

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Carroll Gardens

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$3.1M
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
190
36
Avg Days on Market
50.5 days
31 days
YoY Price Change
-0.9%
+23.4%
Monthly Sales Volume
15
4

Detailed Comparison

MetricLower East SideCarroll Gardens
Median Sale Price$1,080,000$3,116,081
Median Condo Price$2,535,000$2,064,000
Median Co-op Price$610,000N/A
Median Rent$4,567.5$4,950
Active Listings19036
Rental Inventory34099
Days on Market50.531
Price Cut Share10.0%13.9%
Monthly Sales Volume154
YoY Price Change-0.9%+23.4%
YoY Rent Change+7.5%+12.2%
YoY Inventory Change+19.5%+9.1%
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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Carroll Gardens

Carroll Gardens is famous for its unique 'deep front gardens' and its rich culinary and bakery heritage. This charming neighborhood offers a small-town feel with its boutique shops and renowned bakeries along Court and Smith Streets. The real estate market is highly coveted, featuring historic brownstones that are often wider than those in neighboring areas, alongside intimate new construction condominiums that maintain the neighborhood's low-rise character.

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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

Carroll Gardens

No subway data available

Active Listings

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