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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Lower East Side vs Fresh Meadows

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

Manhattan|Queens

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Fresh Meadows

Queens

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$975K
Median Rent
$5K
$2K
Active Listings
190
5
Avg Days on Market
50.5 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
-0.9%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
15
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricLower East SideFresh Meadows
Median Sale Price$1,080,000$974,500
Median Condo Price$2,535,000N/A
Median Co-op Price$610,000N/A
Median Rent$4,567.5$2,445
Active Listings1905
Rental Inventory34034
Days on Market50.50
Price Cut Share10.0%6.7%
Monthly Sales Volume151
YoY Price Change-0.9%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+7.5%+6.3%
YoY Inventory Change+19.5%+150.0%
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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Fresh Meadows

Fresh Meadows provides a unpretentious setting for those seeking space and value within New York City. The area is known for its historic atmosphere and a real estate market that features a blend of unpretentious cooperatives and traditional multi-family residences.

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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

Fresh Meadows

No subway data available

Active Listings

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