NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Manhattan
| Metric | Lower East Side | Midtown South |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,080,000 | $850,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $2,535,000 | $2,760,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $610,000 | $610,000 |
| Median Rent | $4,567.5 | $5,006 |
| Active Listings | 190 | 75 |
| Rental Inventory | 340 | 209 |
| Days on Market | 50.5 | 61 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.0% | 14.7% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 15 | 2 |
| YoY Price Change | -0.9% | +0.2% |
| YoY Rent Change | +7.5% | +4.2% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +19.5% | +63.0% |
| Subway Lines | B D F J M Z | 1 2 3 7 A B C D E F M N Q R S W |
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 ReportMidtown South encompasses the blocks around the Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park, featuring converted loft-style condos, Beaux-Arts co-ops, and Art Deco apartment buildings alongside new residential towers. The R and W trains at 23rd Street, the 6 train on Park Avenue South, and the F and M trains on Sixth Avenue provide extensive subway coverage.
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
34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.3 mi
34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.5 mi
42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.7 mi
Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.7 mi
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