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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Hamilton Heights vs Upper West Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Hamilton Heights

Manhattan

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$873K
$1.2M
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
86
1171
Avg Days on Market
76.5 days
73 days
YoY Price Change
+63.2%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
3
113

Detailed Comparison

MetricHamilton HeightsUpper West Side
Median Sale Price$872,500$1,200,000
Median Condo Price$532,500$1,410,000
Median Co-op Price$400,000$865,000
Median Rent$3,047.5$4,800
Active Listings861171
Rental Inventory2181410
Days on Market76.573
Price Cut Share4.7%10.5%
Monthly Sales Volume3113
YoY Price Change+63.2%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+9.8%+11.8%
YoY Inventory Change+28.4%+3.8%
Subway Lines1 A B C D1 2 3 B C

Neighborhood Profiles

Hamilton Heights

Hamilton Heights is a historic and architecturally stunning section of Harlem, named after Alexander Hamilton. The neighborhood is famous for its grand row houses and the beautiful campus of City College. Residents enjoy proximity to Riverbank State Park and a growing number of cafes and restaurants. The real estate market features a mix of impeccably preserved historic townhouses, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and modern boutique developments.

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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

Hamilton Heights

1ABCD

145 St (1 A B C D) — 0.2 mi

125 St (1) — 0.7 mi

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

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