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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Chelsea vs Upper West Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Chelsea

Manhattan

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.3M
$1.2M
Median Rent
$6K
$5K
Active Listings
394
1171
Avg Days on Market
107 days
73 days
YoY Price Change
-27.1%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
26
113

Detailed Comparison

MetricChelseaUpper West Side
Median Sale Price$1,305,000$1,200,000
Median Condo Price$2,087,000$1,410,000
Median Co-op Price$697,586$865,000
Median Rent$5,500$4,800
Active Listings3941171
Rental Inventory6531410
Days on Market10773
Price Cut Share12.9%10.5%
Monthly Sales Volume26113
YoY Price Change-27.1%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+1.9%+11.8%
YoY Inventory Change+5.6%+3.8%
Subway Lines1 2 3 A B C D E F M N Q R W1 2 3 B C

Neighborhood Profiles

Chelsea

Chelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood seamlessly blends industrial history with modern luxury. The real estate market here is dominated by high-end condominium developments designed by world-renowned architects, alongside charming pre-war lofts and historic townhouses in the Chelsea Historic District.

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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

Chelsea

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34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.6 mi

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.7 mi

Upper West Side

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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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