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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper East Side vs Queens

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

Manhattan|Queens

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Queens

Queens

Median Sale Price
$1.5M
$699K
Median Rent
$4K
$3K
Active Listings
1629
2845
Avg Days on Market
69 days
59 days
YoY Price Change
+28.9%
+1.6%
Monthly Sales Volume
155
650

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper East SideQueens
Median Sale Price$1,500,000$699,000
Median Condo Price$1,623,660$656,500
Median Co-op Price$1,305,000$337,605
Median Rent$4,250$3,200
Active Listings16292845
Rental Inventory15844344
Days on Market6959
Price Cut Share10.9%10.1%
Monthly Sales Volume155650
YoY Price Change+28.9%+1.6%
YoY Rent Change+7.6%+6.7%
YoY Inventory Change+5.8%+14.1%
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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Queens

Queens offers a multifaceted residential environment with a focus on connected living and exceptional value. The neighborhood is characterized by its multifaceted commercial corridors and a wide array of housing, from garden apartments to modern high-rises.

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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

Queens

No subway data available

Active Listings

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