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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Lower East Side vs Williamsburg

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Williamsburg

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$1.4M
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
190
248
Avg Days on Market
50.5 days
62.5 days
YoY Price Change
-0.9%
+7.4%
Monthly Sales Volume
15
32

Detailed Comparison

MetricLower East SideWilliamsburg
Median Sale Price$1,080,000$1,425,000
Median Condo Price$2,535,000$1,455,000
Median Co-op Price$610,000N/A
Median Rent$4,567.5$4,770
Active Listings190248
Rental Inventory3401240
Days on Market50.562.5
Price Cut Share10.0%7.3%
Monthly Sales Volume1532
YoY Price Change-0.9%+7.4%
YoY Rent Change+7.5%+7.2%
YoY Inventory Change+19.5%+29.2%
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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Williamsburg

Williamsburg is the global face of Brooklyn's cultural and residential renaissance. Defined by its stunning waterfront parks and the iconic L-train connection to Manhattan, the neighborhood offers a high-energy lifestyle. The real estate market is dominated by sleek, glass-walled luxury condominiums along the East River, alongside historic warehouse conversions and boutique new developments that cater to a wide range of buyers and renters.

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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

Williamsburg

No subway data available

Active Listings

Lower East Side for sale

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