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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Lower East Side vs West Harlem

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Lower East Side

Manhattan

West Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$40K
Median Rent
$5K
$4K
Active Listings
190
10
Avg Days on Market
50.5 days
198 days
YoY Price Change
-0.9%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
15
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricLower East SideWest Harlem
Median Sale Price$1,080,000$40,250
Median Condo Price$2,535,000$1,185,539
Median Co-op Price$610,000$40,250
Median Rent$4,567.5$3,600
Active Listings19010
Rental Inventory34070
Days on Market50.5198
Price Cut Share10.0%7.1%
Monthly Sales Volume151
YoY Price Change-0.9%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+7.5%+32.1%
YoY Inventory Change+19.5%-33.3%
Subway LinesB D F J M Z1 A B C D

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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West Harlem

West Harlem is a dynamic neighborhood that stretches from the Hudson River to St. Nicholas Park. Home to the expanding Columbia University Manhattanville campus and the scenic Riverbank State Park, the area offers a blend of academic energy and waterfront recreation. The real estate market features a mix of historic row houses, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and a growing number of modern boutique condominiums that offer contemporary living in a historic setting.

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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

West Harlem

1ABCD

125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.2 mi

145 St (1) — 0.6 mi

Active Listings

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