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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

East Williamsburg vs Upper East Side

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

East Williamsburg

Brooklyn

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$875K
$1.5M
Median Rent
$4K
$4K
Active Listings
78
1629
Avg Days on Market
72 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
+5.2%
+28.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
28
155

Detailed Comparison

MetricEast WilliamsburgUpper East Side
Median Sale Price$875,000$1,500,000
Median Condo Price$1,050,000$1,623,660
Median Co-op PriceN/A$1,305,000
Median Rent$3,600$4,250
Active Listings781629
Rental Inventory1651584
Days on Market7269
Price Cut Share11.8%10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume28155
YoY Price Change+5.2%+28.9%
YoY Rent Change+6.1%+7.6%
YoY Inventory Change-5.8%+5.8%
Subway LinesN/A4 5 6

Neighborhood Profiles

East Williamsburg

East Williamsburg spans the industrial corridor between Williamsburg and Bushwick, where converted warehouse lofts, artist studios, and new-construction condominiums line wide streets originally laid out for manufacturing. The L train at Grand Street and Morgan Avenue, plus the M at Flushing Avenue, provide quick connections to Manhattan and greater Brooklyn. Galleries, studios, and creative spaces fill former factory buildings along Morgan Avenue, Meadow Street, and Ingraham Street.

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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

East Williamsburg

No subway data available

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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