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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, East Village has the lower median sale price at $550K vs $965K in Roosevelt Island.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find East Village offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in East Village, which is served by 4 subway lines compared to 0 in Roosevelt Island.
| Metric | East Village | Roosevelt Island |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $550,000 | $965,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,300,000 | N/A |
| Median Co-op Price | $697,500 | $516,984 |
| Median Rent | $5,147.5 | $4,436 |
| Active Listings | 134 | 23 |
| Rental Inventory | 832 | 65 |
| Days on Market | 77 | 42 |
| Price Cut Share | 11.9% | 8.0% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 11 | 6 |
| YoY Price Change | -49.7% | 0.0% |
| YoY Rent Change | +15.7% | +0.8% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +5.5% | -37.8% |
| Subway Lines | F J M Z | N/A |
Prices in East Village moved -49.7% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Roosevelt Island. Both markets have seen price softening, with East Village declining more sharply over the measured period.
The East Village remains New York’s epicenter of counter-culture and artistic expression. Known for its active street life, community gardens, and legendary music venues, the neighborhood offers an energy unlike any other. The real estate market is characterized by historic tenement-style cooperatives, historic low-rise walk-ups, and a growing selection of modern boutique condominiums that offer luxury amenities in Downtown Manhattan.
View Full Market ReportRoosevelt Island is a unique and low-traffic residential community situated in the East River between Manhattan and Queens. Known for its car-free streets, abundant green space, and stunning skyline views, it offers a retreat from the city's bustle. The real estate market is primarily composed of modern high-rise cooperatives and condominiums that provide a high quality of life with easy access to Manhattan via the iconic tram or the F train.
View Full Market ReportSecond Ave (F) — 0.5 mi
Delancey St-Essex St (F J M Z) — 0.6 mi
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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 last updated: 1/1/1970.
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