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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Brooklyn Heights vs Upper East Side

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.0M
$1.5M
Median Rent
$4K
$4K
Active Listings
91
1629
Avg Days on Market
53.5 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
-27.6%
+28.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
9
155

Detailed Comparison

MetricBrooklyn HeightsUpper East Side
Median Sale Price$1,025,012.5$1,500,000
Median Condo Price$2,700,000$1,623,660
Median Co-op Price$790,000$1,305,000
Median Rent$4,352$4,250
Active Listings911629
Rental Inventory1361584
Days on Market53.569
Price Cut Share6.6%10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume9155
YoY Price Change-27.6%+28.9%
YoY Rent Change-1.0%+7.6%
YoY Inventory Change-7.1%+5.8%
Subway Lines2 3 4 5 A C F R4 5 6

Neighborhood Profiles

Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Heights is New York City’s first historic district, famous for its grand architecture and the iconic Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Offering some of the most breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, the neighborhood exudes a quiet, old-world elegance. The real estate market is characterized by magnificent pre-war townhouses, sought-after cooperatives, and a select few ultra-luxury waterfront developments along Brooklyn Bridge Park.

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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

Brooklyn Heights

2345ACFR

Clark St (2 3) — 0.1 mi

Court St (R) — 0.2 mi

High St (A C) — 0.3 mi

Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.3 mi

Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.4 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

Active Listings

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