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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Soho vs Chelsea

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Soho

Manhattan

Chelsea

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$3.6M
$1.3M
Median Rent
$9K
$6K
Active Listings
153
394
Avg Days on Market
132.5 days
107 days
YoY Price Change
+126.4%
-27.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
13
26

Detailed Comparison

MetricSohoChelsea
Median Sale Price$3,600,000$1,305,000
Median Condo Price$4,325,000$2,087,000
Median Co-op Price$3,675,000$697,586
Median Rent$8,800$5,500
Active Listings153394
Rental Inventory141653
Days on Market132.5107
Price Cut Share9.2%12.9%
Monthly Sales Volume1326
YoY Price Change+126.4%-27.1%
YoY Rent Change-1.7%+1.9%
YoY Inventory Change+8.5%+5.6%
Subway Lines1 6 A C E J N Q R W Z1 2 3 A B C D E F M N Q R W

Neighborhood Profiles

Soho

SoHo contains the world's largest concentration of cast-iron architecture, with approximately 250 landmarked buildings within the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District. The housing stock centers on spacious loft conversions with high ceilings and oversized windows, alongside luxury condominiums and pre-war walk-ups, served by the C, E, N, Q, R, W, 1, 4, and 6 trains. The cobblestone streets and commercial corridors along Broadway, West Broadway, and Prince Street define one of Manhattan's most architecturally distinctive neighborhoods.

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Chelsea

Chelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood seamlessly blends industrial history with modern luxury. The real estate market here is dominated by high-end condominium developments designed by world-renowned architects, alongside charming pre-war lofts and historic townhouses in the Chelsea Historic District.

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Transit Access

Soho

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Canal St (1 6 A C E J N Q R W Z) — 0.1 mi

Spring St (6 C E) — 0.2 mi

Prince St (N R W) — 0.3 mi

Franklin St (1) — 0.3 mi

Bowery (J Z) — 0.5 mi

Chelsea

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34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.6 mi

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.7 mi

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