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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Red Hook vs Upper East Side

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Red Hook

Brooklyn

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$1.5M
Median Rent
$4K
$4K
Active Listings
20
1629
Avg Days on Market
1303 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
+28.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
2
155

Detailed Comparison

MetricRed HookUpper East Side
Median Sale Price$1,120,075$1,500,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$1,623,660
Median Co-op Price$177,249$1,305,000
Median Rent$4,082.5$4,250
Active Listings201629
Rental Inventory281584
Days on Market130369
Price Cut Share9.5%10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume2155
YoY Price Change0.0%+28.9%
YoY Rent Change+7.5%+7.6%
YoY Inventory Change+5.3%+5.8%
Subway LinesN/A4 5 6

Neighborhood Profiles

Red Hook

Red Hook is a waterfront neighborhood defined by cobblestone lanes, repurposed brick warehouses, and low-rise residential buildings on a peninsula jutting into Upper New York Bay. No subway runs directly through the neighborhood; NYC Ferry's South Brooklyn route and the B61 bus provide primary transit connections to Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan. Valentino Pier Park and the 58-acre Red Hook Recreation Area offer harbor-front green space, while the working cruise terminal at Pier 12 maintains the area's maritime heritage.

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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

Red Hook

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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