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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Williamsburg vs Chelsea

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Williamsburg

Brooklyn

Chelsea

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.4M
$1.3M
Median Rent
$5K
$6K
Active Listings
248
394
Avg Days on Market
62.5 days
107 days
YoY Price Change
+7.4%
-27.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
32
26

Detailed Comparison

MetricWilliamsburgChelsea
Median Sale Price$1,425,000$1,305,000
Median Condo Price$1,455,000$2,087,000
Median Co-op PriceN/A$697,586
Median Rent$4,770$5,500
Active Listings248394
Rental Inventory1240653
Days on Market62.5107
Price Cut Share7.3%12.9%
Monthly Sales Volume3226
YoY Price Change+7.4%-27.1%
YoY Rent Change+7.2%+1.9%
YoY Inventory Change+29.2%+5.6%
Subway LinesN/A1 2 3 A B C D E F M N Q R W

Neighborhood Profiles

Williamsburg

Williamsburg is the global face of Brooklyn's cultural and residential renaissance. Defined by its stunning waterfront parks and the iconic L-train connection to Manhattan, the neighborhood offers a high-energy lifestyle. The real estate market is dominated by sleek, glass-walled luxury condominiums along the East River, alongside historic warehouse conversions and boutique new developments that cater to a wide range of buyers and renters.

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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

Williamsburg

No subway data available

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

Active Listings

Williamsburg for sale

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