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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Lower East Side vs Riverdale

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

Manhattan|Bronx

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Riverdale

Bronx

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$373K
Median Rent
$5K
$3K
Active Listings
190
323
Avg Days on Market
50.5 days
121 days
YoY Price Change
-0.9%
+12.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
15
20

Detailed Comparison

MetricLower East SideRiverdale
Median Sale Price$1,080,000$372,500
Median Condo Price$2,535,000$162,404.5
Median Co-op Price$610,000$227,500
Median Rent$4,567.5$3,200
Active Listings190323
Rental Inventory340105
Days on Market50.5121
Price Cut Share10.0%9.0%
Monthly Sales Volume1520
YoY Price Change-0.9%+12.0%
YoY Rent Change+7.5%+10.3%
YoY Inventory Change+19.5%+9.5%
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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Riverdale

Riverdale is an established and verdant neighborhood that offers some of the most impressive natural beauty in New York City. Perched on a ridge overlooking the Hudson River, the area is famous for its grand estates, historic mansions, and lush parks. The real estate market is remarkably varied, featuring everything from palatial single-family homes in Fieldston to luxury high-rise cooperatives and condominiums that offer a tranquil, park-like setting just minutes from Manhattan.

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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

Riverdale

No subway data available

Active Listings

Lower East Side for sale

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