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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Brooklyn
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Downtown Brooklyn has the lower median sale price at $830K vs $983K in Lower East Side.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Downtown Brooklyn offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Downtown Brooklyn, which is served by 8 subway lines compared to 6 in Lower East Side.
| Metric | Downtown Brooklyn | Lower East Side |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $830,000 | $982,500 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,395,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $877,953 | $710,000 |
| Median Rent | $4,780 | $4,895 |
| Active Listings | 129 | 179 |
| Rental Inventory | 688 | 380 |
| Days on Market | 46 | 113 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.1% | 15.1% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 11 | 10 |
| YoY Price Change | -9.5% | +41.4% |
| YoY Rent Change | +8.4% | +8.9% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +38.7% | +4.1% |
| Subway Lines | 2 3 4 5 A C F R | B D F J M Z |
Prices in Downtown Brooklyn moved -9.5% over the past year, compared to +41.4% in Lower East Side. Lower East Side is seeing price appreciation while Downtown Brooklyn has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
Downtown Brooklyn features a mixture of historic brownstones and modern high-rise architecture. The area is built around major transit hubs, including LIRR access and multiple subway lines. Residents benefit from green space in Brooklyn Bridge Park and prominent local landmarks.
View Full Market ReportThe 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.
View Full Market ReportCourt St (R) — 0.1 mi
Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.1 mi
Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.2 mi
Clark St (2 3) — 0.3 mi
High St (A C) — 0.4 mi
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
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 last updated: 1/1/1970.
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