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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Oakland Gardens vs Upper West Side

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

Queens|Manhattan

Oakland Gardens

Queens

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$428K
$1.2M
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
39
1171
Avg Days on Market
55 days
73 days
YoY Price Change
+16.8%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
18
113

Detailed Comparison

MetricOakland GardensUpper West Side
Median Sale Price$427,500$1,200,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$1,410,000
Median Co-op Price$399,695$865,000
Median Rent$2,750$4,800
Active Listings391171
Rental Inventory481410
Days on Market5573
Price Cut Share15.4%10.5%
Monthly Sales Volume18113
YoY Price Change+16.8%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+1.0%+11.8%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%+3.8%
Subway LinesN/A1 2 3 B C

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 West Side

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Nestled between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides an unparalleled connection to nature within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a vibrant culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.

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Transit Access

Oakland Gardens

No subway data available

Upper West Side

123BC

86 St (1 B C) — 0.2 mi

79 St (1) — 0.3 mi

81 St-Museum of Natural History (B C) — 0.4 mi

96 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.5 mi

72 St (1 2 3) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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