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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Lower East Side vs Midtown South

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Midtown South

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$850K
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
190
75
Avg Days on Market
50.5 days
61 days
YoY Price Change
-0.9%
+0.2%
Monthly Sales Volume
15
2

Detailed Comparison

MetricLower East SideMidtown 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 Listings19075
Rental Inventory340209
Days on Market50.561
Price Cut Share10.0%14.7%
Monthly Sales Volume152
YoY Price Change-0.9%+0.2%
YoY Rent Change+7.5%+4.2%
YoY Inventory Change+19.5%+63.0%
Subway LinesB D F J M Z1 2 3 7 A B C D E F M N Q R S W

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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Midtown South

Midtown 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.

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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

Midtown South

1237ABCDEFMNQRSW

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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