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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Lower East Side vs Midtown West

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Midtown West

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$900K
Median Rent
$5K
$4K
Active Listings
190
381
Avg Days on Market
50.5 days
87 days
YoY Price Change
-0.9%
+80.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
15
29

Detailed Comparison

MetricLower East SideMidtown West
Median Sale Price$1,080,000$900,000
Median Condo Price$2,535,000$965,000
Median Co-op Price$610,000$480,000
Median Rent$4,567.5$4,495
Active Listings190381
Rental Inventory3401162
Days on Market50.587
Price Cut Share10.0%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume1529
YoY Price Change-0.9%+80.0%
YoY Rent Change+7.5%+5.8%
YoY Inventory Change+19.5%+19.8%
Subway LinesB D F J M Z1 2 3 7 A C 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 West

Midtown West is a centrally located Manhattan neighborhood known for its proximity to Times Square, Broadway, and the Hudson River. The area features varied housing stock. From historic pre-war cooperatives to modern luxury condominiums, the area offers a sophisticated urban lifestyle with easy access to the city's world-class dining, shopping, and cultural institutions.

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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 West

1237ACEFMNQRSW

Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.2 mi

42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.2 mi

57 St (F N Q R W) — 0.5 mi

5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.6 mi

34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.6 mi

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