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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Lower East Side vs Prospect Park South

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Prospect Park South

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$680K
Median Rent
$5K
$3K
Active Listings
190
22
Avg Days on Market
50.5 days
119.5 days
YoY Price Change
-0.9%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
15
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricLower East SideProspect Park South
Median Sale Price$1,080,000$680,000
Median Condo Price$2,535,000$628,220
Median Co-op Price$610,000N/A
Median Rent$4,567.5$2,899
Active Listings19022
Rental Inventory34075
Days on Market50.5119.5
Price Cut Share10.0%4.3%
Monthly Sales Volume151
YoY Price Change-0.9%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+7.5%-2.4%
YoY Inventory Change+19.5%+29.4%
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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Prospect Park South

Prospect Park South is a designated New York City historic district featuring over 200 architect-designed homes in Queen Anne, Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival, and Italianate styles, many with spacious front yards and original period details. The B and Q trains stop at Parkside Avenue and Prospect Park stations, placing Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan within easy reach. The neighborhood borders Prospect Park's southern edge, providing direct access to 526 acres of green space including the Parade Ground's athletic fields.

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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

Prospect Park South

No subway data available

Active Listings

Lower East Side for sale

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