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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper East Side vs Downtown Brooklyn

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Downtown Brooklyn

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$1.5M
$1.1M
Median Rent
$4K
$4K
Active Listings
1629
108
Avg Days on Market
69 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
+28.9%
+184.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
155
13

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper East SideDowntown Brooklyn
Median Sale Price$1,500,000$1,115,000
Median Condo Price$1,623,660$1,395,000
Median Co-op Price$1,305,000$570,000
Median Rent$4,250$4,475
Active Listings1629108
Rental Inventory1584679
Days on Market6969
Price Cut Share10.9%13.0%
Monthly Sales Volume15513
YoY Price Change+28.9%+184.1%
YoY Rent Change+7.6%-0.3%
YoY Inventory Change+5.8%+33.3%
Subway Lines4 5 62 3 4 5 A C F R

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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Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn has transformed into a premier residential destination, characterized by its soaring skyline and unparalleled connectivity. As the borough's central business district, it offers a high-energy lifestyle with immediate access to the Barclays Center, City Point, and nearly every major subway line. The real estate market is dominated by ultra-modern luxury glass towers that offer world-class amenities and breathtaking views of Brooklyn and Manhattan.

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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

Downtown Brooklyn

2345ACFR

Court St (R) — 0.1 mi

Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.1 mi

Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.2 mi

Clark St (2 3) — 0.3 mi

High St (A C) — 0.4 mi

Active Listings

Upper East Side for sale

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