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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

West Village vs Lower East Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

West Village

Manhattan

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.0M
$1.1M
Median Rent
$6K
$5K
Active Listings
149
190
Avg Days on Market
65 days
50.5 days
YoY Price Change
-21.2%
-0.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
20
15

Detailed Comparison

MetricWest VillageLower East Side
Median Sale Price$1,025,000$1,080,000
Median Condo Price$2,387,500$2,535,000
Median Co-op Price$950,000$610,000
Median Rent$5,785$4,567.5
Active Listings149190
Rental Inventory364340
Days on Market6550.5
Price Cut Share12.1%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume2015
YoY Price Change-21.2%-0.9%
YoY Rent Change+9.3%+7.5%
YoY Inventory Change-3.9%+19.5%
Subway LinesC EB D F J M Z

Neighborhood Profiles

West Village

The West Village is a historic Manhattan neighborhood known for its cobblestone streets, brownstones, and hidden gardens. The area offers distinctive architectural character unique to this part of the city. The real estate market features historic 19th-century townhouses, cooperatives, and waterfront developments along the Hudson River.

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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

West Village

CE

Spring St (C E) — 0.7 mi

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

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