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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Turtle Bay vs Upper East Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Turtle Bay

Manhattan

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$1.5M
Median Rent
$4K
$4K
Active Listings
118
1629
Avg Days on Market
71 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
+3.4%
+28.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
43
155

Detailed Comparison

MetricTurtle BayUpper East Side
Median Sale Price$1,125,000$1,500,000
Median Condo Price$1,385,000$1,623,660
Median Co-op Price$775,000$1,305,000
Median Rent$4,350$4,250
Active Listings1181629
Rental Inventory2051584
Days on Market7169
Price Cut Share11.2%10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume43155
YoY Price Change+3.4%+28.9%
YoY Rent Change+4.2%+7.6%
YoY Inventory Change-4.8%+5.8%
Subway Lines4 5 6 7 E M S4 5 6

Neighborhood Profiles

Turtle Bay

Turtle Bay is a refined and diplomatic corridor, home to the United Nations Headquarters and numerous international consulates. The neighborhood is famous for the historic Turtle Bay Gardens and its tree-lined streets. Real estate in Turtle Bay offers a wide selection, from elegant pre-war townhouses to modern luxury condominiums that provide a quiet residential atmosphere just steps away from the bustle of Midtown.

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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

Turtle Bay

4567EMS

51 St (6) — 0.4 mi

Lexington Av/53 St (E M) — 0.4 mi

Grand Central-42 St (4 5 6 7 S) — 0.4 mi

5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.6 mi

59 St (4 5 6) — 0.7 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

Active Listings

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