NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Brooklyn
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Lower East Side has the lower median sale price at $983K vs $1.9M in DUMBO.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Lower East Side offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
| Metric | DUMBO | Lower East Side |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,950,000 | $982,500 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,950,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | N/A | $710,000 |
| Median Rent | $6,250 | $4,895 |
| Active Listings | 93 | 179 |
| Rental Inventory | 149 | 380 |
| Days on Market | 89 | 113 |
| Price Cut Share | 6.5% | 15.1% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 4 | 10 |
| YoY Price Change | +3.4% | +41.4% |
| YoY Rent Change | +17.9% | +8.9% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +1.1% | +4.1% |
| Subway Lines | 2 3 A C F R | B D F J M Z |
Prices in DUMBO moved +3.4% over the past year, compared to +41.4% in Lower East Side. The +41.4% gain in Lower East Side reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.
DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) sits between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges along the East River waterfront, with a 95-building historic district of converted industrial warehouses. The housing market features spacious loft residences with exposed brick and high ceilings alongside modern luxury condominiums with skyline and waterfront views, served by the F train at York Street and the A and C at High Street. Brooklyn Bridge Park stretches along the waterfront with piers, playgrounds, and Jane's Carousel.
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 ReportYork St (F) — 0.2 mi
High St (A C) — 0.3 mi
Clark St (2 3) — 0.5 mi
Court St (R) — 0.7 mi
East Broadway (F) — 0.7 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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