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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Midtown South vs Upper East Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Midtown South

Manhattan

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$850K
$1.5M
Median Rent
$5K
$4K
Active Listings
75
1629
Avg Days on Market
61 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
+0.2%
+28.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
2
155

Detailed Comparison

MetricMidtown SouthUpper East Side
Median Sale Price$850,000$1,500,000
Median Condo Price$2,760,000$1,623,660
Median Co-op Price$610,000$1,305,000
Median Rent$5,006$4,250
Active Listings751629
Rental Inventory2091584
Days on Market6169
Price Cut Share14.7%10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume2155
YoY Price Change+0.2%+28.9%
YoY Rent Change+4.2%+7.6%
YoY Inventory Change+63.0%+5.8%
Subway Lines1 2 3 7 A B C D E F M N Q R S W4 5 6

Neighborhood Profiles

Midtown South

Midtown South encompasses the blocks around the Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park, featuring converted loft-style condos, Beaux-Arts co-ops, and Art Deco apartment buildings alongside new residential towers. The R and W trains at 23rd Street, the 6 train on Park Avenue South, and the F and M trains on Sixth Avenue provide extensive subway coverage.

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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

Midtown South

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34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.3 mi

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.5 mi

42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.7 mi

Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.7 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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