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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Greenwich Village vs Upper East Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Greenwich Village

Manhattan

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.3M
$1.5M
Median Rent
$6K
$4K
Active Listings
283
1629
Avg Days on Market
63 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
-19.2%
+28.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
29
155

Detailed Comparison

MetricGreenwich VillageUpper East Side
Median Sale Price$1,325,000$1,500,000
Median Condo Price$3,585,000$1,623,660
Median Co-op Price$850,000$1,305,000
Median Rent$5,795$4,250
Active Listings2831629
Rental Inventory1971584
Days on Market6369
Price Cut Share8.8%10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume29155
YoY Price Change-19.2%+28.9%
YoY Rent Change+5.4%+7.6%
YoY Inventory Change+13.7%+5.8%
Subway LinesC E N R W4 5 6

Neighborhood Profiles

Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village, or 'The Village,' remains the heart of New York’s creative history and intellectual life. Defined by its winding, non-grid streets and the iconic Washington Square Park, the neighborhood offers a unique sense of place. The real estate market is highly sought after, featuring some of the city's most beautiful historic townhouses, gold-coast cooperatives, and discreet luxury developments that maintain the area's low-rise charm.

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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

Greenwich Village

CENRW

Spring St (C E) — 0.5 mi

Prince St (N R W) — 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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