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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper East Side vs Flatbush

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Flatbush

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$1.5M
$552K
Median Rent
$4K
$3K
Active Listings
1629
76
Avg Days on Market
69 days
47.5 days
YoY Price Change
+28.9%
+8.2%
Monthly Sales Volume
155
11

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper East SideFlatbush
Median Sale Price$1,500,000$552,000
Median Condo Price$1,623,660$610,000
Median Co-op Price$1,305,000$283,000
Median Rent$4,250$3,000
Active Listings162976
Rental Inventory1584637
Days on Market6947.5
Price Cut Share10.9%2.6%
Monthly Sales Volume15511
YoY Price Change+28.9%+8.2%
YoY Rent Change+7.6%+1.4%
YoY Inventory Change+5.8%+11.8%
Subway Lines4 5 6N/A

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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Flatbush

Flatbush features one of Brooklyn's most varied housing stocks, including grand detached Victorians along Ocean Avenue, limestone and brownstone rowhouses, prewar apartment buildings, and brick townhomes within landmarked enclaves like Prospect Park South and Ditmas Park. The Q, 2, and 5 trains connect the neighborhood to Manhattan, while Prospect Park's 526 acres of green space border the northern edge. The restored Kings Theatre, a 1920s-era landmark performance venue, and Erasmus Hall High School, founded in 1786, are among the area's most notable architectural features.

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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

Flatbush

No subway data available

Active Listings

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