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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

All Upper West Side vs Lower East Side

Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Manhattan|Manhattan

All Upper West Side

Manhattan

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$1.1M
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
1171
190
Avg Days on Market
73 days
50.5 days
YoY Price Change
+7.9%
-0.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
113
15

Detailed Comparison

MetricAll Upper West SideLower East Side
Median Sale Price$1,200,000$1,080,000
Median Condo Price$1,410,000$2,535,000
Median Co-op Price$865,000$610,000
Median Rent$4,800$4,567.5
Active Listings1171190
Rental Inventory1410340
Days on Market7350.5
Price Cut Share10.5%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume11315
YoY Price Change+7.9%-0.9%
YoY Rent Change+11.8%+7.5%
YoY Inventory Change+3.8%+19.5%
Subway Lines1 2 3 B CB D F J M Z

Neighborhood Profiles

All Upper West Side

All Upper West Side is a neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City.

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Lower East Side

The 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.

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Transit Access

All Upper West Side

123BC

86 St (1 B C) — 0.2 mi

79 St (1) — 0.3 mi

81 St-Museum of Natural History (B C) — 0.4 mi

96 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.5 mi

72 St (1 2 3) — 0.7 mi

Lower East Side

BDFJMZ

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

Active Listings

All Upper West Side for sale

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