Manhattan
Bronx
Commuters have more transit options in Chinatown, which is served by 16 subway lines compared to 0 in Melrose.
| Metric | Chinatown | Melrose |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $550,364 | $0 |
| Median Condo Price | $550,364 | N/A |
| Median Co-op Price | N/A | N/A |
| Median Rent | $4,195 | $2,322.5 |
| Active Listings | 8 | 4 |
| Rental Inventory | 36 | 8 |
| Days on Market | 0 | 0 |
| Price Cut Share | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 1 | 1 |
| YoY Price Change | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| YoY Rent Change | +19.9% | 0.0% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +14.3% | 0.0% |
| Subway Lines | 1 4 5 6 A B C D E F J N Q R W Z | N/A |
Both Chinatown and Melrose saw prices shift 0.0% over the past year. Comparable year-over-year movement suggests both markets are tracking similar citywide conditions.
Chinatown occupies a dense section of Lower Manhattan centered on Canal Street, where 10 subway lines converge including the 6, J, N, Q, R, W, and Z trains, making it one of the most transit-rich neighborhoods below 14th Street. The housing stock consists primarily of prewar walk-up buildings alongside newer condominium developments and the 44-story Confucius Plaza residential tower. Columbus Park, one of the city's earliest public parks, and the 7.8-acre Sara D. Roosevelt Park provide open green space along the neighborhood's edges.
View Full Market ReportMelrose features 19th-century brownstones, neo-Renaissance apartment houses, and modern LEED-certified developments like Via Verde, all anchored by the commercial corridors along Third Avenue and Melrose Avenue. The 2 and 5 trains stop at East 149th Street, the 4 train serves nearby stations, and St. Mary's Park provides 35 acres of green space on the neighborhood's edge.
View Full Market ReportGrand St (B D) — 0.2 mi
Canal St (1 6 A C E J N Q R W Z) — 0.3 mi
Bowery (J Z) — 0.3 mi
East Broadway (F) — 0.4 mi
Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi
No subway data available
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