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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Midtown East vs Briarwood

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

Manhattan|Queens

Midtown East

Manhattan

Briarwood

Queens

Median Sale Price
$725K
$265K
Median Rent
$5K
$2K
Active Listings
1219
39
Avg Days on Market
77.5 days
36.5 days
YoY Price Change
-12.4%
-25.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
70
6

Detailed Comparison

MetricMidtown EastBriarwood
Median Sale Price$725,000$265,000
Median Condo Price$1,132,500N/A
Median Co-op Price$640,000$276,250
Median Rent$4,500$2,062.5
Active Listings121939
Rental Inventory150356
Days on Market77.536.5
Price Cut Share11.0%20.5%
Monthly Sales Volume706
YoY Price Change-12.4%-25.9%
YoY Rent Change+3.6%+3.4%
YoY Inventory Change+16.4%+44.4%
Subway Lines4 5 6 7 E M SN/A

Neighborhood Profiles

Midtown East

Midtown East is a dynamic hub that serves as the gateway to Manhattan for many. Home to iconic landmarks like Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building, the neighborhood offers unparalleled convenience for commuters and professionals. The residential landscape is a mix of high-rise luxury towers and charming side-street cooperatives, providing a wide array of options for those who want to be at the center of the city's energy.

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Briarwood

Briarwood is a residential neighborhood in central Queens with Tudor Revival, Colonial, and ranch-style single-family homes alongside low-rise garden apartment co-ops and prewar brick buildings. The E and F trains stop at Briarwood-Van Wyck Boulevard, providing express service to Midtown Manhattan. The neighborhood sits between three major green spaces: Forest Park to the west, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park to the north, and the Kissena Corridor to the east.

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Transit Access

Midtown East

4567EMS

Grand Central-42 St (4 5 6 7 S) — 0.3 mi

51 St (6) — 0.3 mi

Lexington Av/53 St (E M) — 0.4 mi

5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.5 mi

59 St (4 5 6) — 0.7 mi

Briarwood

No subway data available

Active Listings

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