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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Lower East Side vs Fort Greene

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Fort Greene

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$2.2M
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
190
37
Avg Days on Market
50.5 days
38.5 days
YoY Price Change
-0.9%
+41.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
15
10

Detailed Comparison

MetricLower East SideFort Greene
Median Sale Price$1,080,000$2,208,259
Median Condo Price$2,535,000$1,374,500
Median Co-op Price$610,000$438,001
Median Rent$4,567.5$4,528.5
Active Listings19037
Rental Inventory340326
Days on Market50.538.5
Price Cut Share10.0%16.2%
Monthly Sales Volume1510
YoY Price Change-0.9%+41.3%
YoY Rent Change+7.5%+13.4%
YoY Inventory Change+19.5%+2.8%
Subway LinesB D F J M ZA C F R

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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Fort Greene

Fort Greene is an architecturally striking neighborhood centered around the beautiful Fort Greene Park. Home to the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), the area is a hub for the arts and creative expression. The real estate market is remarkably varied, featuring some of Brooklyn's most impressive historic brownstones, stately cooperatives, and sleek new construction towers that offer sweeping views of the borough and Manhattan.

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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

Fort Greene

ACFR

Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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