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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Little Italy vs Upper East Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Little Italy

Manhattan

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.6M
$1.5M
Median Rent
$5K
$4K
Active Listings
6
1629
Avg Days on Market
0 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
+28.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
155

Detailed Comparison

MetricLittle ItalyUpper East Side
Median Sale Price$1,566,781.5$1,500,000
Median Condo Price$1,566,781.5$1,623,660
Median Co-op PriceN/A$1,305,000
Median Rent$4,625$4,250
Active Listings61629
Rental Inventory341584
Days on Market069
Price Cut Share36.4%10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume1155
YoY Price Change0.0%+28.9%
YoY Rent Change+16.4%+7.6%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%+5.8%
Subway Lines1 6 A B C D E J N Q R W Z4 5 6

Neighborhood Profiles

Little Italy

Little Italy occupies a compact corridor along Mulberry Street in Lower Manhattan between Canal and Houston Streets, defined by red-brick tenement buildings, prewar walk-ups, and cast-iron-facade commercial structures dating to the late 19th century. St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, completed in 1815, anchors the neighborhood's architectural heritage alongside narrow storefronts and fire-escape-lined facades. The 6 train at Spring Street, N/R/W at Canal Street, and J/Z at Bowery place multiple subway options within a short walk.

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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

Little Italy

16ABCDEJNQRWZ

Grand St (B D) — 0.2 mi

Bowery (J Z) — 0.2 mi

Canal St (1 6 A C E J N Q R W Z) — 0.2 mi

Spring St (6 C E) — 0.2 mi

Prince St (N R W) — 0.4 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

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