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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Brighton Beach vs Upper East Side

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Brighton Beach

Brooklyn

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$720K
$1.5M
Median Rent
$2K
$4K
Active Listings
159
1629
Avg Days on Market
132 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
+11.6%
+28.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
9
155

Detailed Comparison

MetricBrighton BeachUpper East Side
Median Sale Price$720,000$1,500,000
Median Condo Price$520,000$1,623,660
Median Co-op Price$368,500$1,305,000
Median Rent$2,372.5$4,250
Active Listings1591629
Rental Inventory301584
Days on Market13269
Price Cut Share15.1%10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume9155
YoY Price Change+11.6%+28.9%
YoY Rent Change+1.1%+7.6%
YoY Inventory Change+43.2%+5.8%
Subway LinesN/A4 5 6

Neighborhood Profiles

Brighton Beach

Brighton Beach stretches along Brooklyn's Atlantic shoreline with a housing stock that ranges from 1920s Art Deco apartment buildings along Ocean Parkway to postwar co-op towers and newer oceanfront condominiums. The B and Q trains run above Brighton Beach Avenue, providing direct service to Downtown Brooklyn, Midtown Manhattan, and connections across the system. The Riegelmann Boardwalk extends along the waterfront, connecting to Coney Island, while Brighton Beach Avenue below the elevated tracks forms the neighborhood's primary commercial corridor.

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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

Brighton Beach

No subway data available

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

Active Listings

Brighton Beach for sale

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