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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Chinatown vs Upper East Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Chinatown

Manhattan

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$550K
$1.5M
Median Rent
$4K
$4K
Active Listings
13
1629
Avg Days on Market
0 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
+28.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
155

Detailed Comparison

MetricChinatownUpper East Side
Median Sale Price$550,364$1,500,000
Median Condo Price$550,364$1,623,660
Median Co-op PriceN/A$1,305,000
Median Rent$4,350$4,250
Active Listings131629
Rental Inventory481584
Days on Market069
Price Cut Share13.3%10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume1155
YoY Price Change0.0%+28.9%
YoY Rent Change+36.2%+7.6%
YoY Inventory Change+225.0%+5.8%
Subway Lines1 4 5 6 A B C D E F J N Q R W Z4 5 6

Neighborhood Profiles

Chinatown

Chinatown occupies a dense section of Lower Manhattan centered on Canal Street, where 10 subway lines converge including the 6, J, N, Q, R, W, and Z trains, making it one of the most transit-rich neighborhoods below 14th Street. The housing stock consists primarily of prewar walk-up buildings alongside newer condominium developments and the 44-story Confucius Plaza residential tower. Columbus Park, one of the city's earliest public parks, and the 7.8-acre Sara D. Roosevelt Park provide open green space along the neighborhood's edges.

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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

Chinatown

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Grand St (B D) — 0.2 mi

Canal St (1 6 A C E J N Q R W Z) — 0.3 mi

Bowery (J Z) — 0.3 mi

East Broadway (F) — 0.4 mi

Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall (4 5 6) — 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

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