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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Midtown South vs Lower East Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Midtown South

Manhattan

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$850K
$1.1M
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
75
190
Avg Days on Market
61 days
50.5 days
YoY Price Change
+0.2%
-0.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
2
15

Detailed Comparison

MetricMidtown SouthLower East Side
Median Sale Price$850,000$1,080,000
Median Condo Price$2,760,000$2,535,000
Median Co-op Price$610,000$610,000
Median Rent$5,006$4,567.5
Active Listings75190
Rental Inventory209340
Days on Market6150.5
Price Cut Share14.7%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume215
YoY Price Change+0.2%-0.9%
YoY Rent Change+4.2%+7.5%
YoY Inventory Change+63.0%+19.5%
Subway Lines1 2 3 7 A B C D E F M N Q R S WB D F J M Z

Neighborhood Profiles

Midtown South

Midtown South encompasses the blocks around the Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park, featuring converted loft-style condos, Beaux-Arts co-ops, and Art Deco apartment buildings alongside new residential towers. The R and W trains at 23rd Street, the 6 train on Park Avenue South, and the F and M trains on Sixth Avenue provide extensive subway coverage.

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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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Transit Access

Midtown South

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34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.3 mi

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.5 mi

42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.7 mi

Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.7 mi

Lower East Side

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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

Active Listings

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