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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Midtown West vs Upper East Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Midtown West

Manhattan

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$900K
$1.5M
Median Rent
$4K
$4K
Active Listings
381
1629
Avg Days on Market
87 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
+80.0%
+28.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
29
155

Detailed Comparison

MetricMidtown WestUpper East Side
Median Sale Price$900,000$1,500,000
Median Condo Price$965,000$1,623,660
Median Co-op Price$480,000$1,305,000
Median Rent$4,495$4,250
Active Listings3811629
Rental Inventory11621584
Days on Market8769
Price Cut Share10.0%10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume29155
YoY Price Change+80.0%+28.9%
YoY Rent Change+5.8%+7.6%
YoY Inventory Change+19.8%+5.8%
Subway Lines1 2 3 7 A C E F M N Q R S W4 5 6

Neighborhood Profiles

Midtown West

Midtown West is a centrally located Manhattan neighborhood known for its proximity to Times Square, Broadway, and the Hudson River. The area features varied housing stock. From historic pre-war cooperatives to modern luxury condominiums, the area offers a sophisticated urban lifestyle with easy access to the city's world-class dining, shopping, and cultural institutions.

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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 West

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Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.2 mi

42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.2 mi

57 St (F N Q R W) — 0.5 mi

5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.6 mi

34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.6 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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