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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Fort Greene vs Upper East Side

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Fort Greene

Brooklyn

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$2.2M
$1.5M
Median Rent
$5K
$4K
Active Listings
37
1629
Avg Days on Market
38.5 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
+41.3%
+28.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
10
155

Detailed Comparison

MetricFort GreeneUpper East Side
Median Sale Price$2,208,259$1,500,000
Median Condo Price$1,374,500$1,623,660
Median Co-op Price$438,001$1,305,000
Median Rent$4,528.5$4,250
Active Listings371629
Rental Inventory3261584
Days on Market38.569
Price Cut Share16.2%10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume10155
YoY Price Change+41.3%+28.9%
YoY Rent Change+13.4%+7.6%
YoY Inventory Change+2.8%+5.8%
Subway LinesA C F R4 5 6

Neighborhood Profiles

Fort Greene

Fort Greene is an architecturally striking neighborhood centered around the beautiful Fort Greene Park. Home to the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), the area is a hub for the arts and creative expression. The real estate market is remarkably varied, featuring some of Brooklyn's most impressive historic brownstones, stately cooperatives, and sleek new construction towers that offer sweeping views of the borough and Manhattan.

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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

Fort Greene

ACFR

Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.7 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

Active Listings

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