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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper East Side vs Midtown West

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Midtown West

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.5M
$900K
Median Rent
$4K
$4K
Active Listings
1629
381
Avg Days on Market
69 days
87 days
YoY Price Change
+28.9%
+80.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
155
29

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper East SideMidtown West
Median Sale Price$1,500,000$900,000
Median Condo Price$1,623,660$965,000
Median Co-op Price$1,305,000$480,000
Median Rent$4,250$4,495
Active Listings1629381
Rental Inventory15841162
Days on Market6987
Price Cut Share10.9%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume15529
YoY Price Change+28.9%+80.0%
YoY Rent Change+7.6%+5.8%
YoY Inventory Change+5.8%+19.8%
Subway Lines4 5 61 2 3 7 A C 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 West

Midtown West is a centrally located Manhattan neighborhood known for its proximity to Times Square, Broadway, and the Hudson River. The area features varied housing stock. From historic pre-war cooperatives to modern luxury condominiums, the area offers a sophisticated urban lifestyle with easy access to the city's world-class dining, shopping, and cultural institutions.

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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 West

1237ACEFMNQRSW

Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.2 mi

42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.2 mi

57 St (F N Q R W) — 0.5 mi

5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.6 mi

34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.6 mi

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