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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Soho vs Upper East Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Soho

Manhattan

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$3.6M
$1.5M
Median Rent
$9K
$4K
Active Listings
153
1629
Avg Days on Market
132.5 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
+126.4%
+28.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
13
155

Detailed Comparison

MetricSohoUpper East Side
Median Sale Price$3,600,000$1,500,000
Median Condo Price$4,325,000$1,623,660
Median Co-op Price$3,675,000$1,305,000
Median Rent$8,800$4,250
Active Listings1531629
Rental Inventory1411584
Days on Market132.569
Price Cut Share9.2%10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume13155
YoY Price Change+126.4%+28.9%
YoY Rent Change-1.7%+7.6%
YoY Inventory Change+8.5%+5.8%
Subway Lines1 6 A C E J N Q R W Z4 5 6

Neighborhood Profiles

Soho

SoHo contains the world's largest concentration of cast-iron architecture, with approximately 250 landmarked buildings within the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District. The housing stock centers on spacious loft conversions with high ceilings and oversized windows, alongside luxury condominiums and pre-war walk-ups, served by the C, E, N, Q, R, W, 1, 4, and 6 trains. The cobblestone streets and commercial corridors along Broadway, West Broadway, and Prince Street define one of Manhattan's most architecturally distinctive neighborhoods.

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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

Soho

16ACEJNQRWZ

Canal St (1 6 A C E J N Q R W Z) — 0.1 mi

Spring St (6 C E) — 0.2 mi

Prince St (N R W) — 0.3 mi

Franklin St (1) — 0.3 mi

Bowery (J Z) — 0.5 mi

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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