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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Lower East Side vs Little Italy

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Little Italy

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$1.6M
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
190
6
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 SideLittle Italy
Median Sale Price$1,080,000$1,566,781.5
Median Condo Price$2,535,000$1,566,781.5
Median Co-op Price$610,000N/A
Median Rent$4,567.5$4,625
Active Listings1906
Rental Inventory34034
Days on Market50.50
Price Cut Share10.0%36.4%
Monthly Sales Volume151
YoY Price Change-0.9%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+7.5%+16.4%
YoY Inventory Change+19.5%0.0%
Subway LinesB D F J M Z1 6 A B C D E J N Q R W Z

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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Little Italy

Little Italy occupies a compact corridor along Mulberry Street in Lower Manhattan between Canal and Houston Streets, defined by red-brick tenement buildings, prewar walk-ups, and cast-iron-facade commercial structures dating to the late 19th century. St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, completed in 1815, anchors the neighborhood's architectural heritage alongside narrow storefronts and fire-escape-lined facades. The 6 train at Spring Street, N/R/W at Canal Street, and J/Z at Bowery place multiple subway options within a short walk.

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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

Little Italy

16ABCDEJNQRWZ

Grand St (B D) — 0.2 mi

Bowery (J Z) — 0.2 mi

Canal St (1 6 A C E J N Q R W Z) — 0.2 mi

Spring St (6 C E) — 0.2 mi

Prince St (N R W) — 0.4 mi

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