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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Brighton Beach vs Upper West Side

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Brighton Beach

Brooklyn

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$720K
$1.2M
Median Rent
$2K
$5K
Active Listings
159
1171
Avg Days on Market
132 days
73 days
YoY Price Change
+11.6%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
9
113

Detailed Comparison

MetricBrighton BeachUpper West Side
Median Sale Price$720,000$1,200,000
Median Condo Price$520,000$1,410,000
Median Co-op Price$368,500$865,000
Median Rent$2,372.5$4,800
Active Listings1591171
Rental Inventory301410
Days on Market13273
Price Cut Share15.1%10.5%
Monthly Sales Volume9113
YoY Price Change+11.6%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+1.1%+11.8%
YoY Inventory Change+43.2%+3.8%
Subway LinesN/A1 2 3 B C

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 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

Brighton Beach

No subway data available

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

Active Listings

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