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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper East Side vs Midtown South

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Midtown South

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.5M
$850K
Median Rent
$4K
$5K
Active Listings
1629
75
Avg Days on Market
69 days
61 days
YoY Price Change
+28.9%
+0.2%
Monthly Sales Volume
155
2

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper East SideMidtown South
Median Sale Price$1,500,000$850,000
Median Condo Price$1,623,660$2,760,000
Median Co-op Price$1,305,000$610,000
Median Rent$4,250$5,006
Active Listings162975
Rental Inventory1584209
Days on Market6961
Price Cut Share10.9%14.7%
Monthly Sales Volume1552
YoY Price Change+28.9%+0.2%
YoY Rent Change+7.6%+4.2%
YoY Inventory Change+5.8%+63.0%
Subway Lines4 5 61 2 3 7 A B C D E F M N Q R S W

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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Midtown South

Midtown South encompasses the blocks around the Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park, featuring converted loft-style condos, Beaux-Arts co-ops, and Art Deco apartment buildings alongside new residential towers. The R and W trains at 23rd Street, the 6 train on Park Avenue South, and the F and M trains on Sixth Avenue provide extensive subway coverage.

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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

Midtown South

1237ABCDEFMNQRSW

34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.3 mi

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.5 mi

42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.7 mi

Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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