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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Lower East Side vs Hamilton Heights

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Hamilton Heights

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$873K
Median Rent
$5K
$3K
Active Listings
190
86
Avg Days on Market
50.5 days
76.5 days
YoY Price Change
-0.9%
+63.2%
Monthly Sales Volume
15
3

Detailed Comparison

MetricLower East SideHamilton Heights
Median Sale Price$1,080,000$872,500
Median Condo Price$2,535,000$532,500
Median Co-op Price$610,000$400,000
Median Rent$4,567.5$3,047.5
Active Listings19086
Rental Inventory340218
Days on Market50.576.5
Price Cut Share10.0%4.7%
Monthly Sales Volume153
YoY Price Change-0.9%+63.2%
YoY Rent Change+7.5%+9.8%
YoY Inventory Change+19.5%+28.4%
Subway LinesB D F J M Z1 A B C D

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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Hamilton Heights

Hamilton Heights is a historic and architecturally stunning section of Harlem, named after Alexander Hamilton. The neighborhood is famous for its grand row houses and the beautiful campus of City College. Residents enjoy proximity to Riverbank State Park and a growing number of cafes and restaurants. The real estate market features a mix of impeccably preserved historic townhouses, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and modern boutique developments.

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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

Hamilton Heights

1ABCD

145 St (1 A B C D) — 0.2 mi

125 St (1) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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