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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Midwood vs Upper East Side

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Midwood

Brooklyn

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$1.5M
Median Rent
$3K
$4K
Active Listings
187
1629
Avg Days on Market
107 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
+121.1%
+28.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
28
155

Detailed Comparison

MetricMidwoodUpper East Side
Median Sale Price$1,193,750$1,500,000
Median Condo Price$560,000$1,623,660
Median Co-op Price$237,500$1,305,000
Median Rent$2,530$4,250
Active Listings1871629
Rental Inventory1921584
Days on Market10769
Price Cut Share10.7%10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume28155
YoY Price Change+121.1%+28.9%
YoY Rent Change-9.6%+7.6%
YoY Inventory Change+34.5%+5.8%
Subway LinesN/A4 5 6

Neighborhood Profiles

Midwood

Midwood is a tree-lined Brooklyn neighborhood anchored by the landmarked Fiske Terrace-Midwood Park Historic District, which preserves over 250 early 20th-century homes in Colonial Revival, Queen Anne, and Craftsman styles. The housing stock ranges from freestanding Victorian homes and limestone rowhouses to six-story prewar apartment buildings along Kings Highway. The B, Q, and F trains serve the neighborhood, and Brooklyn College's Georgian-style campus provides a notable architectural landmark at its southern edge.

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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

Midwood

No subway data available

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

Active Listings

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