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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Prospect Heights vs Upper West Side

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Prospect Heights

Brooklyn

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.5M
$1.2M
Median Rent
$4K
$5K
Active Listings
45
1171
Avg Days on Market
47 days
73 days
YoY Price Change
+5.6%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
4
113

Detailed Comparison

MetricProspect HeightsUpper West Side
Median Sale Price$1,503,525$1,200,000
Median Condo Price$1,757,500$1,410,000
Median Co-op Price$954,000$865,000
Median Rent$4,495$4,800
Active Listings451171
Rental Inventory1591410
Days on Market4773
Price Cut Share6.7%10.5%
Monthly Sales Volume4113
YoY Price Change+5.6%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+12.5%+11.8%
YoY Inventory Change+18.4%+3.8%
Subway LinesN/A1 2 3 B C

Neighborhood Profiles

Prospect Heights

Prospect Heights is a small but culturally dense neighborhood that offers the best of Brooklyn living. Anchored by the Brooklyn Public Library and the Grand Army Plaza, the area provides immediate access to Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Museum. The real estate market is a sophisticated blend of historic brownstones, stately pre-war cooperatives, and high-end new developments like Pacific Park, offering a range of options for modern urbanites.

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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

Prospect Heights

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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