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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Lower East Side vs Forest Hills

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

Manhattan|Queens

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Forest Hills

Queens

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$433K
Median Rent
$5K
$3K
Active Listings
190
365
Avg Days on Market
50.5 days
85.5 days
YoY Price Change
-0.9%
+5.5%
Monthly Sales Volume
15
38

Detailed Comparison

MetricLower East SideForest Hills
Median Sale Price$1,080,000$432,500
Median Condo Price$2,535,000$804,400
Median Co-op Price$610,000$356,000
Median Rent$4,567.5$2,842
Active Listings190365
Rental Inventory340221
Days on Market50.585.5
Price Cut Share10.0%13.4%
Monthly Sales Volume1538
YoY Price Change-0.9%+5.5%
YoY Rent Change+7.5%+3.3%
YoY Inventory Change+19.5%+20.9%
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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Forest Hills

Forest Hills is a sought-after and picturesque Queens neighborhood known for its lush greenery and exceptional architecture. The area is famous for Forest Hills Gardens, a private community featuring stunning Tudor-style homes and winding streets. The broader neighborhood offers a mix of grand pre-war cooperatives, modern luxury condominiums, and the vibrant shopping and dining destination of Austin Street, providing a suburban feel within the city limits.

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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

Forest Hills

No subway data available

Active Listings

Lower East Side for sale

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