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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Battery Park City vs Upper West Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Battery Park City

Manhattan

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.4M
$1.2M
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
90
1171
Avg Days on Market
154.5 days
73 days
YoY Price Change
+5.3%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
8
113

Detailed Comparison

MetricBattery Park CityUpper West Side
Median Sale Price$1,395,000$1,200,000
Median Condo Price$1,565,000$1,410,000
Median Co-op Price$2,038,605.5$865,000
Median Rent$5,115$4,800
Active Listings901171
Rental Inventory1751410
Days on Market154.573
Price Cut Share11.1%10.5%
Monthly Sales Volume8113
YoY Price Change+5.3%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+7.1%+11.8%
YoY Inventory Change-1.1%+3.8%
Subway Lines1 2 3 4 5 J R W Z1 2 3 B C

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 West Side

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Nestled between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides an unparalleled connection to nature within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a vibrant culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.

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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 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

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