NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Queens
For buyers focused on affordability, Whitestone has the lower median sale price at $615K vs $1.3M in Chelsea.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Whitestone offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Chelsea, which is served by 14 subway lines compared to 0 in Whitestone.
| Metric | Chelsea | Whitestone |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,250,000 | $615,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $3,052,500 | $313,682 |
| Median Co-op Price | $830,000 | $417,500 |
| Median Rent | $5,975 | $3,249.5 |
| Active Listings | 366 | 68 |
| Rental Inventory | 721 | 14 |
| Days on Market | 60.5 | 100.5 |
| Price Cut Share | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 39 | 20 |
| YoY Price Change | -19.4% | -29.4% |
| YoY Rent Change | +7.7% | +8.3% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -12.9% | +9.7% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 A B C D E F M N Q R W | N/A |
Prices in Chelsea moved -19.4% over the past year, compared to -29.4% in Whitestone. Both markets have seen price softening, with Whitestone declining more sharply over the measured period.
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.
View Full Market ReportWhitestone occupies the northern tip of Queens with tree-lined streets of single-family Tudor, Colonial, and Cape Cod homes, many on generous lots with views of the East River and the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge. No subway directly serves the neighborhood; express buses connect to Midtown Manhattan, and the Q44 SBS links to the 7 train at Flushing. Francis Lewis Park and Fort Totten Park, a former U.S. Army installation, provide waterfront green space along the East River and Little Neck Bay.
View Full Market Report34 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
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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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