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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Kew Gardens vs Upper West Side

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

Queens|Manhattan

Kew Gardens

Queens

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$397K
$1.2M
Median Rent
$2K
$5K
Active Listings
89
1171
Avg Days on Market
77 days
73 days
YoY Price Change
-1.0%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
14
113

Detailed Comparison

MetricKew GardensUpper West Side
Median Sale Price$397,243$1,200,000
Median Condo Price$410,670$1,410,000
Median Co-op Price$349,330.5$865,000
Median Rent$2,400$4,800
Active Listings891171
Rental Inventory981410
Days on Market7773
Price Cut Share10.1%10.5%
Monthly Sales Volume14113
YoY Price Change-1.0%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+0.2%+11.8%
YoY Inventory Change+30.9%+3.8%
Subway LinesN/A1 2 3 B C

Neighborhood Profiles

Kew Gardens

Kew Gardens is a lush and architecturally rich neighborhood in Central Queens, often described as a 'village in the city.' Bordering the massive Forest Park, the area offers abundant green space and a relaxed residential atmosphere. The real estate market is famous for its charming pre-war cooperatives, historic Tudor-style homes, and modern condominiums, providing a high quality of life with excellent transit links via the LIRR and the E/F subway lines.

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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

Kew Gardens

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

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