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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Flatbush vs Upper West Side

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Flatbush

Brooklyn

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$552K
$1.2M
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
76
1171
Avg Days on Market
47.5 days
73 days
YoY Price Change
+8.2%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
11
113

Detailed Comparison

MetricFlatbushUpper West Side
Median Sale Price$552,000$1,200,000
Median Condo Price$610,000$1,410,000
Median Co-op Price$283,000$865,000
Median Rent$3,000$4,800
Active Listings761171
Rental Inventory6371410
Days on Market47.573
Price Cut Share2.6%10.5%
Monthly Sales Volume11113
YoY Price Change+8.2%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+1.4%+11.8%
YoY Inventory Change+11.8%+3.8%
Subway LinesN/A1 2 3 B C

Neighborhood Profiles

Flatbush

Flatbush features one of Brooklyn's most varied housing stocks, including grand detached Victorians along Ocean Avenue, limestone and brownstone rowhouses, prewar apartment buildings, and brick townhomes within landmarked enclaves like Prospect Park South and Ditmas Park. The Q, 2, and 5 trains connect the neighborhood to Manhattan, while Prospect Park's 526 acres of green space border the northern edge. The restored Kings Theatre, a 1920s-era landmark performance venue, and Erasmus Hall High School, founded in 1786, are among the area's most notable architectural features.

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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

Flatbush

No subway data available

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

Active Listings

Flatbush for sale

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