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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper East Side vs Fort Greene

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Fort Greene

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$1.5M
$2.2M
Median Rent
$4K
$5K
Active Listings
1629
37
Avg Days on Market
69 days
38.5 days
YoY Price Change
+28.9%
+41.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
155
10

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper East SideFort Greene
Median Sale Price$1,500,000$2,208,259
Median Condo Price$1,623,660$1,374,500
Median Co-op Price$1,305,000$438,001
Median Rent$4,250$4,528.5
Active Listings162937
Rental Inventory1584326
Days on Market6938.5
Price Cut Share10.9%16.2%
Monthly Sales Volume15510
YoY Price Change+28.9%+41.3%
YoY Rent Change+7.6%+13.4%
YoY Inventory Change+5.8%+2.8%
Subway Lines4 5 6A 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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Fort Greene

Fort Greene is an architecturally striking neighborhood centered around the beautiful Fort Greene Park. Home to the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), the area is a hub for the arts and creative expression. The real estate market is remarkably varied, featuring some of Brooklyn's most impressive historic brownstones, stately cooperatives, and sleek new construction towers that offer sweeping views of the borough 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

Fort Greene

ACFR

Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.7 mi

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