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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Chinatown vs Murray Hill

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Chinatown

Manhattan

Murray Hill

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$550K
$1.1M
Median Rent
$4K
$4K
Active Listings
13
145
Avg Days on Market
0 days
68 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
+3.2%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
52

Detailed Comparison

MetricChinatownMurray Hill
Median Sale Price$550,364$1,095,000
Median Condo Price$550,364$1,350,000
Median Co-op PriceN/A$750,000
Median Rent$4,350$4,200
Active Listings13145
Rental Inventory48310
Days on Market068
Price Cut Share13.3%11.8%
Monthly Sales Volume152
YoY Price Change0.0%+3.2%
YoY Rent Change+36.2%+4.1%
YoY Inventory Change+225.0%-5.3%
Subway Lines1 4 5 6 A B C D E F J N Q R W Z4 5 6 7 B D F M N Q R S W

Neighborhood Profiles

Chinatown

Chinatown occupies a dense section of Lower Manhattan centered on Canal Street, where 10 subway lines converge including the 6, J, N, Q, R, W, and Z trains, making it one of the most transit-rich neighborhoods below 14th Street. The housing stock consists primarily of prewar walk-up buildings alongside newer condominium developments and the 44-story Confucius Plaza residential tower. Columbus Park, one of the city's earliest public parks, and the 7.8-acre Sara D. Roosevelt Park provide open green space along the neighborhood's edges.

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Murray Hill

Murray Hill offers a central Manhattan location with a surprisingly neighborhood-like feel. Known for its historic 'Sniffen Court' and a mix of mid-century high-rises and 19th-century townhouses, it is a popular choice for professionals seeking proximity to Grand Central and Midtown. The neighborhood is particularly well-regarded for offering a wide range of price points, from entry-level studio cooperatives to expansive luxury penthouses.

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Transit Access

Chinatown

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Grand St (B D) — 0.2 mi

Canal St (1 6 A C E J N Q R W Z) — 0.3 mi

Bowery (J Z) — 0.3 mi

East Broadway (F) — 0.4 mi

Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi

Murray Hill

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Grand Central-42 St (4 5 6 7 S) — 0.3 mi

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.6 mi

51 St (6) — 0.7 mi

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