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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Lower East Side vs East Harlem

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Lower East Side

Manhattan

East Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$689K
Median Rent
$5K
$3K
Active Listings
190
62
Avg Days on Market
50.5 days
40.5 days
YoY Price Change
-0.9%
-2.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
15
4

Detailed Comparison

MetricLower East SideEast Harlem
Median Sale Price$1,080,000$688,500
Median Condo Price$2,535,000$663,250
Median Co-op Price$610,000$499,911
Median Rent$4,567.5$2,995
Active Listings19062
Rental Inventory340327
Days on Market50.540.5
Price Cut Share10.0%11.3%
Monthly Sales Volume154
YoY Price Change-0.9%-2.1%
YoY Rent Change+7.5%+5.1%
YoY Inventory Change+19.5%+19.2%
Subway LinesB D F J M Z4 5 6

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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East Harlem

East Harlem, also known as El Barrio, is a neighborhood rich in culture, art, and history. Known for its vibrant murals and the historic La Marqueta, the area features a growing number of new residential developments alongside historic buildings. The real estate market offers some of Manhattan's most accessible price points, featuring a mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and a surge of new luxury condominium developments that offer modern amenities and easy access to the Upper East Side.

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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

East Harlem

456

125 St (4 5 6) — 0.6 mi

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