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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Howard Beach vs Upper East Side

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

Queens|Manhattan

Howard Beach

Queens

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$625K
$1.5M
Median Rent
$3K
$4K
Active Listings
55
1629
Avg Days on Market
54 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
+33.4%
+28.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
16
155

Detailed Comparison

MetricHoward BeachUpper East Side
Median Sale Price$625,000$1,500,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$1,623,660
Median Co-op Price$270,000$1,305,000
Median Rent$2,550$4,250
Active Listings551629
Rental Inventory11584
Days on Market5469
Price Cut Share7.3%10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume16155
YoY Price Change+33.4%+28.9%
YoY Rent Change+15.9%+7.6%
YoY Inventory Change+25.0%+5.8%
Subway LinesN/A4 5 6

Neighborhood Profiles

Howard Beach

Howard Beach provides a unpretentious setting for those seeking space and value within New York City. The area is known for its historic atmosphere and a real estate market that features a blend of unpretentious cooperatives and traditional multi-family residences.

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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

Howard Beach

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

Active Listings

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