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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper East Side vs Richmond Hill

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

Manhattan|Queens

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Richmond Hill

Queens

Median Sale Price
$1.5M
$866K
Median Rent
$4K
$2K
Active Listings
1629
12
Avg Days on Market
69 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
+28.9%
+18.4%
Monthly Sales Volume
155
10

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper East SideRichmond Hill
Median Sale Price$1,500,000$866,000
Median Condo Price$1,623,660N/A
Median Co-op Price$1,305,000N/A
Median Rent$4,250$2,150
Active Listings162912
Rental Inventory15846
Days on Market690
Price Cut Share10.9%22.2%
Monthly Sales Volume15510
YoY Price Change+28.9%+18.4%
YoY Rent Change+7.6%+8.9%
YoY Inventory Change+5.8%0.0%
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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Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill provides an accessible residential setting for those seeking space and value within New York City. The area is known for its unpretentious atmosphere and a real estate market that features a blend of traditional 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

Richmond Hill

No subway data available

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