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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Battery Park City vs Upper East Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Battery Park City

Manhattan

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.4M
$1.5M
Median Rent
$5K
$4K
Active Listings
90
1629
Avg Days on Market
154.5 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
+5.3%
+28.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
8
155

Detailed Comparison

MetricBattery Park CityUpper East Side
Median Sale Price$1,395,000$1,500,000
Median Condo Price$1,565,000$1,623,660
Median Co-op Price$2,038,605.5$1,305,000
Median Rent$5,115$4,250
Active Listings901629
Rental Inventory1751584
Days on Market154.569
Price Cut Share11.1%10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume8155
YoY Price Change+5.3%+28.9%
YoY Rent Change+7.1%+7.6%
YoY Inventory Change-1.1%+5.8%
Subway Lines1 2 3 4 5 J R W Z4 5 6

Neighborhood Profiles

Battery Park City

Battery Park City is a meticulously planned residential oasis at the southern tip of Manhattan. Surrounded by the Hudson River and over 30 acres of manicured parks, it offers a tranquil, suburban feel within the city. The neighborhood is known for its commitment to green building standards and features a range of luxury condominiums and cooperatives that offer breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty and the New York Harbor.

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Upper East Side

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its quiet, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.

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Transit Access

Battery Park City

12345JRWZ

Rector St (1 R W) — 0.1 mi

Bowling Green (4 5) — 0.2 mi

Wall St (2 3 4 5) — 0.2 mi

Broad St (J Z) — 0.3 mi

Whitehall St-South Ferry (R W) — 0.3 mi

Upper East Side

456

77 St (6) — 0.2 mi

86 St (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi

68 St-Hunter College (6) — 0.5 mi

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