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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Brooklyn Heights vs Upper West Side

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.0M
$1.2M
Median Rent
$4K
$5K
Active Listings
91
1171
Avg Days on Market
53.5 days
73 days
YoY Price Change
-27.6%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
9
113

Detailed Comparison

MetricBrooklyn HeightsUpper West Side
Median Sale Price$1,025,012.5$1,200,000
Median Condo Price$2,700,000$1,410,000
Median Co-op Price$790,000$865,000
Median Rent$4,352$4,800
Active Listings911171
Rental Inventory1361410
Days on Market53.573
Price Cut Share6.6%10.5%
Monthly Sales Volume9113
YoY Price Change-27.6%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change-1.0%+11.8%
YoY Inventory Change-7.1%+3.8%
Subway Lines2 3 4 5 A C F R1 2 3 B C

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 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

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 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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