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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Roosevelt Island vs Midtown South

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Roosevelt Island

Manhattan

Midtown South

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$965K
$850K
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
20
75
Avg Days on Market
42 days
61 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
+0.2%
Monthly Sales Volume
2
2

Detailed Comparison

MetricRoosevelt IslandMidtown South
Median Sale Price$965,000$850,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$2,760,000
Median Co-op Price$516,984$610,000
Median Rent$4,620$5,006
Active Listings2075
Rental Inventory50209
Days on Market4261
Price Cut Share7.1%14.7%
Monthly Sales Volume22
YoY Price Change0.0%+0.2%
YoY Rent Change+10.4%+4.2%
YoY Inventory Change-47.4%+63.0%
Subway LinesN/A1 2 3 7 A B C D E F M N Q R S W

Neighborhood Profiles

Roosevelt Island

Roosevelt Island is a unique and tranquil residential community situated in the East River between Manhattan and Queens. Known for its car-free streets, abundant green space, and stunning skyline views, it offers a peaceful retreat from the city's bustle. The real estate market is primarily composed of modern high-rise cooperatives and condominiums that provide a high quality of life with easy access to Manhattan via the iconic tram or the F train.

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Midtown South

Midtown South encompasses the blocks around the Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park, featuring converted loft-style condos, Beaux-Arts co-ops, and Art Deco apartment buildings alongside new residential towers. The R and W trains at 23rd Street, the 6 train on Park Avenue South, and the F and M trains on Sixth Avenue provide extensive subway coverage.

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Transit Access

Roosevelt Island

No subway data available

Midtown South

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34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.3 mi

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.5 mi

42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.7 mi

Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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