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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Oakland Gardens vs Upper East Side

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

Queens|Manhattan

Oakland Gardens

Queens

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$428K
$1.5M
Median Rent
$3K
$4K
Active Listings
39
1629
Avg Days on Market
55 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
+16.8%
+28.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
18
155

Detailed Comparison

MetricOakland GardensUpper East Side
Median Sale Price$427,500$1,500,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$1,623,660
Median Co-op Price$399,695$1,305,000
Median Rent$2,750$4,250
Active Listings391629
Rental Inventory481584
Days on Market5569
Price Cut Share15.4%10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume18155
YoY Price Change+16.8%+28.9%
YoY Rent Change+1.0%+7.6%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%+5.8%
Subway LinesN/A4 5 6

Neighborhood Profiles

Oakland Gardens

Oakland Gardens features postwar garden-style co-ops and single-family homes with Tudor-inspired brickwork and colonial details, developed primarily in the 1950s along Springfield Boulevard. The neighborhood sits between the 635-acre Alley Pond Park and Cunningham Park, with the LIRR Bayside station providing 30-minute commutes to Midtown Manhattan.

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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

Oakland Gardens

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

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