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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Lower East Side vs Howard Beach

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

Manhattan|Queens

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Howard Beach

Queens

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$625K
Median Rent
$5K
$3K
Active Listings
190
55
Avg Days on Market
50.5 days
54 days
YoY Price Change
-0.9%
+33.4%
Monthly Sales Volume
15
16

Detailed Comparison

MetricLower East SideHoward Beach
Median Sale Price$1,080,000$625,000
Median Condo Price$2,535,000N/A
Median Co-op Price$610,000$270,000
Median Rent$4,567.5$2,550
Active Listings19055
Rental Inventory3401
Days on Market50.554
Price Cut Share10.0%7.3%
Monthly Sales Volume1516
YoY Price Change-0.9%+33.4%
YoY Rent Change+7.5%+15.9%
YoY Inventory Change+19.5%+25.0%
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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Howard Beach

Howard Beach 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

Howard Beach

No subway data available

Active Listings

Lower East Side for sale

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