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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Lower East Side vs Kew Gardens

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

Manhattan|Queens

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Kew Gardens

Queens

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$397K
Median Rent
$5K
$2K
Active Listings
190
89
Avg Days on Market
50.5 days
77 days
YoY Price Change
-0.9%
-1.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
15
14

Detailed Comparison

MetricLower East SideKew Gardens
Median Sale Price$1,080,000$397,243
Median Condo Price$2,535,000$410,670
Median Co-op Price$610,000$349,330.5
Median Rent$4,567.5$2,400
Active Listings19089
Rental Inventory34098
Days on Market50.577
Price Cut Share10.0%10.1%
Monthly Sales Volume1514
YoY Price Change-0.9%-1.0%
YoY Rent Change+7.5%+0.2%
YoY Inventory Change+19.5%+30.9%
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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Kew Gardens

Kew Gardens is a lush and architecturally rich neighborhood in Central Queens, often described as a 'village in the city.' Bordering the massive Forest Park, the area offers abundant green space and a relaxed residential atmosphere. The real estate market is famous for its charming pre-war cooperatives, historic Tudor-style homes, and modern condominiums, providing a high quality of life with excellent transit links via the LIRR and the E/F subway lines.

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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

Kew Gardens

No subway data available

Active Listings

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