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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper East Side vs Hamilton Heights

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Hamilton Heights

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.5M
$873K
Median Rent
$4K
$3K
Active Listings
1629
86
Avg Days on Market
69 days
76.5 days
YoY Price Change
+28.9%
+63.2%
Monthly Sales Volume
155
3

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper East SideHamilton Heights
Median Sale Price$1,500,000$872,500
Median Condo Price$1,623,660$532,500
Median Co-op Price$1,305,000$400,000
Median Rent$4,250$3,047.5
Active Listings162986
Rental Inventory1584218
Days on Market6976.5
Price Cut Share10.9%4.7%
Monthly Sales Volume1553
YoY Price Change+28.9%+63.2%
YoY Rent Change+7.6%+9.8%
YoY Inventory Change+5.8%+28.4%
Subway Lines4 5 61 A B C D

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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Hamilton Heights

Hamilton Heights is a historic and architecturally stunning section of Harlem, named after Alexander Hamilton. The neighborhood is famous for its grand row houses and the beautiful campus of City College. Residents enjoy proximity to Riverbank State Park and a growing number of cafes and restaurants. The real estate market features a mix of impeccably preserved historic townhouses, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and modern boutique developments.

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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

Hamilton Heights

1ABCD

145 St (1 A B C D) — 0.2 mi

125 St (1) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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