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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Lower East Side vs Washington Heights

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Washington Heights

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$448K
Median Rent
$5K
$3K
Active Listings
190
169
Avg Days on Market
50.5 days
104 days
YoY Price Change
-0.9%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
15
14

Detailed Comparison

MetricLower East SideWashington Heights
Median Sale Price$1,080,000$447,800
Median Condo Price$2,535,000$400,000
Median Co-op Price$610,000$467,800
Median Rent$4,567.5$2,800
Active Listings190169
Rental Inventory340388
Days on Market50.5104
Price Cut Share10.0%14.2%
Monthly Sales Volume1514
YoY Price Change-0.9%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+7.5%+5.2%
YoY Inventory Change+19.5%+18.2%
Subway LinesB D F J M Z1 A C

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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Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a vibrant, transit-connected neighborhood known for its dramatic topography and stunning views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge. Home to the Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park, the area offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. The real estate market is characterized by large, pre-war cooperatives that offer significant space for the price, making it a popular choice for those seeking value and community.

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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

Washington Heights

1AC

181 St (1 A) — 0.4 mi

175 St (A) — 0.4 mi

168 St (1 A C) — 0.5 mi

163 St-Amsterdam Av (C) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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