NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Brooklyn
| Metric | Lower East Side | Gowanus |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,080,000 | $1,045,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $2,535,000 | $775,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $610,000 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $4,567.5 | $4,615 |
| Active Listings | 190 | 24 |
| Rental Inventory | 340 | 326 |
| Days on Market | 50.5 | 43 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.0% | 16.7% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 15 | 1 |
| YoY Price Change | -0.9% | +51.6% |
| YoY Rent Change | +7.5% | +15.4% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +19.5% | -25.0% |
| Subway Lines | B D F J M Z | N/A |
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.
View Full Market ReportGowanus features a striking mix of 19th-century brick warehouses, Greek Revival rowhouses, and new glass-and-steel condominiums rising along the canal waterfront. The F, G, R, D, and N/W trains are accessible at nearby Smith-Ninth Streets and Fourth Avenue-Ninth Street stations, with Atlantic Terminal a short walk north. Washington Park and the Old Stone House landmark anchor the neighborhood's green space, while a major rezoning is bringing thousands of new residential units and waterfront parkland to the area.
View Full Market ReportEast 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
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