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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Lower East Side vs West Village

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Lower East Side

Manhattan

West Village

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$1.0M
Median Rent
$5K
$6K
Active Listings
190
149
Avg Days on Market
50.5 days
65 days
YoY Price Change
-0.9%
-21.2%
Monthly Sales Volume
15
20

Detailed Comparison

MetricLower East SideWest Village
Median Sale Price$1,080,000$1,025,000
Median Condo Price$2,535,000$2,387,500
Median Co-op Price$610,000$950,000
Median Rent$4,567.5$5,785
Active Listings190149
Rental Inventory340364
Days on Market50.565
Price Cut Share10.0%12.1%
Monthly Sales Volume1520
YoY Price Change-0.9%-21.2%
YoY Rent Change+7.5%+9.3%
YoY Inventory Change+19.5%-3.9%
Subway LinesB D F J M ZC E

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 Village

The West Village is a historic Manhattan neighborhood known for its cobblestone streets, brownstones, and hidden gardens. The area offers distinctive architectural character unique to this part of the city. The real estate market features historic 19th-century townhouses, cooperatives, and waterfront developments along the Hudson River.

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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 Village

CE

Spring St (C E) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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