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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Riverdale vs Lower East Side

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

Bronx|Manhattan

Riverdale

Bronx

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$373K
$1.1M
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
323
190
Avg Days on Market
121 days
50.5 days
YoY Price Change
+12.0%
-0.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
20
15

Detailed Comparison

MetricRiverdaleLower East Side
Median Sale Price$372,500$1,080,000
Median Condo Price$162,404.5$2,535,000
Median Co-op Price$227,500$610,000
Median Rent$3,200$4,567.5
Active Listings323190
Rental Inventory105340
Days on Market12150.5
Price Cut Share9.0%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume2015
YoY Price Change+12.0%-0.9%
YoY Rent Change+10.3%+7.5%
YoY Inventory Change+9.5%+19.5%
Subway LinesN/AB D F J M Z

Neighborhood Profiles

Riverdale

Riverdale is an established and verdant neighborhood that offers some of the most impressive natural beauty in New York City. Perched on a ridge overlooking the Hudson River, the area is famous for its grand estates, historic mansions, and lush parks. The real estate market is remarkably varied, featuring everything from palatial single-family homes in Fieldston to luxury high-rise cooperatives and condominiums that offer a tranquil, park-like setting just minutes from Manhattan.

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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

Riverdale

No subway data available

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

Active Listings

Riverdale for sale

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