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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Chinatown vs Upper West Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Chinatown

Manhattan

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$550K
$1.2M
Median Rent
$4K
$5K
Active Listings
13
1171
Avg Days on Market
0 days
73 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
113

Detailed Comparison

MetricChinatownUpper West Side
Median Sale Price$550,364$1,200,000
Median Condo Price$550,364$1,410,000
Median Co-op PriceN/A$865,000
Median Rent$4,350$4,800
Active Listings131171
Rental Inventory481410
Days on Market073
Price Cut Share13.3%10.5%
Monthly Sales Volume1113
YoY Price Change0.0%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+36.2%+11.8%
YoY Inventory Change+225.0%+3.8%
Subway Lines1 4 5 6 A B C D E F J N Q R W Z1 2 3 B C

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 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

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 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

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