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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper East Side vs Central Park South

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Central Park South

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.5M
$1.1M
Median Rent
$4K
$14K
Active Listings
1629
88
Avg Days on Market
69 days
80.5 days
YoY Price Change
+28.9%
-57.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
155
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Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper East SideCentral Park South
Median Sale Price$1,500,000$1,072,500
Median Condo Price$1,623,660N/A
Median Co-op Price$1,305,000$1,900,000
Median Rent$4,250$14,000
Active Listings162988
Rental Inventory158450
Days on Market6980.5
Price Cut Share10.9%6.8%
Monthly Sales Volume1551
YoY Price Change+28.9%-57.9%
YoY Rent Change+7.6%+66.7%
YoY Inventory Change+5.8%+27.5%
Subway Lines4 5 61 4 5 6 A B C D E F M N Q R W

Neighborhood Profiles

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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Central Park South

Central Park South is one of the most recognized and sought-after residential stretches in the world. Often associated with 'Billionaires' Row,' the neighborhood offers unparalleled, unobstructed views of Central Park. The real estate market is a mix of legendary pre-war cooperatives, historic hotels-turned-residences, and soaring ultra-luxury glass towers that provide the pinnacle of New York City living and white-glove service.

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Transit Access

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

Central Park South

1456ABCDEFMNQRW

57 St (F N Q R W) — 0.1 mi

59 St-Columbus Circle (1 A B C D) — 0.3 mi

5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.4 mi

66 St-Lincoln Center (1) — 0.6 mi

59 St (4 5 6) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

Upper East Side for sale

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