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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper East Side vs Howard Beach

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

Manhattan|Queens

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Howard Beach

Queens

Median Sale Price
$1.5M
$625K
Median Rent
$4K
$3K
Active Listings
1629
55
Avg Days on Market
69 days
54 days
YoY Price Change
+28.9%
+33.4%
Monthly Sales Volume
155
16

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper East SideHoward Beach
Median Sale Price$1,500,000$625,000
Median Condo Price$1,623,660N/A
Median Co-op Price$1,305,000$270,000
Median Rent$4,250$2,550
Active Listings162955
Rental Inventory15841
Days on Market6954
Price Cut Share10.9%7.3%
Monthly Sales Volume15516
YoY Price Change+28.9%+33.4%
YoY Rent Change+7.6%+15.9%
YoY Inventory Change+5.8%+25.0%
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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Howard Beach

Howard Beach provides a unpretentious setting for those seeking space and value within New York City. The area is known for its historic atmosphere and a real estate market that features a blend of unpretentious cooperatives and traditional multi-family residences.

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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

Howard Beach

No subway data available

Active Listings

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