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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Chelsea vs Hunts Point

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

Manhattan|Bronx

Chelsea

Manhattan

Hunts Point

Bronx

How They Compare

Commuters have more transit options in Chelsea, which is served by 14 subway lines compared to 0 in Hunts Point.

Median Sale Price
$1.3M
$0
Median Rent
$6K
$4K
Active Listings
366
2
Avg Days on Market
60.5 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
-19.4%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
39
3

Detailed Comparison

MetricChelseaHunts Point
Median Sale Price$1,250,000$0
Median Condo Price$3,052,500N/A
Median Co-op Price$830,000N/A
Median Rent$5,975$3,702.5
Active Listings3662
Rental Inventory7212
Days on Market60.50
Price Cut Share12.8%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume393
YoY Price Change-19.4%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+7.7%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change-12.9%+100.0%
Subway Lines1 2 3 A B C D E F M N Q R WN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Chelsea moved -19.4% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Hunts Point. Both markets have seen price softening, with Chelsea declining more sharply over the measured period.

Neighborhood Profiles

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 mixes industrial history with modern luxury. The real estate market here is dominated by high-end condominium developments designed by world-renowned architects, alongside historic pre-war lofts and historic townhouses in the Chelsea Historic District.

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Hunts Point

Hunts Point is a South Bronx neighborhood anchored by the Hunts Point Cooperative Market, one of the largest food distribution centers in the world. The residential stock includes prewar walk-up apartments, public housing developments, and a growing number of new affordable and mixed-income buildings. The 6 train at Hunts Point Avenue and Longwood Avenue stations connect to Midtown Manhattan.

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Transit Access

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

Hunts Point

No subway data available

Active Listings

Chelsea for sale

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Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

Chelsea vs Hunts Point: Home Price Resilience 2008-2020

From the 2008 financial crisis through the 2020 pandemic, the NYC metro Case-Shiller composite fell about 25% peak-to-trough between 2007 and 2012, then fully recovered by 2017 and gained another 15% through Q1 2020. Chelsea and Hunts Point both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.

Chelsea tracked the more resilient Manhattan price path with a 10% to 15% peak-to-trough decline, while Hunts Point moved closer to the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% retracement before recovering through 2017.

Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.

Metric (2026)ChelseaHunts Point
Median Sale Price$1,250,000$0
Median Rent$5,975/mo$3,702.5/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change-19.4%0.0%
Average Days on Market60.5 days0 days
Distance to Nearest Subway0.59 miN/A

Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chelsea cheaper than Hunts Point?
Median sale price data is not yet available for one or both neighborhoods. Contact Milton for a current market analysis.
Which has better transit, Chelsea or Hunts Point?
Chelsea has access to 14 subway lines and Hunts Point has 0, making Chelsea the stronger option for transit access. Hunts Point has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Chelsea or Hunts Point?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Chelsea and Hunts Point both offer a mix of apartment and multi-room units in co-ops, condos, and townhouses. Larger 3- and 4-bedroom units, including townhouses and multi-family properties, tend to be more available in lower-density areas. Reviewing active listings filtered by bedroom count is the most reliable way to see what each neighborhood currently offers for larger households. A licensed broker can pull current inventory by bedroom count across both areas for a direct comparison.
Should I buy in Chelsea or Hunts Point?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Chelsea and Hunts Point gives you the clearest picture of what your budget gets in each location. Request a free CMA from Milton Coste to get a side-by-side breakdown of current opportunities.

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