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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper East Side vs St. Albans

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

Manhattan|Queens

Upper East Side

Manhattan

St. Albans

Queens

Median Sale Price
$1.5M
$650K
Median Rent
$4K
$2K
Active Listings
1629
20
Avg Days on Market
69 days
68.5 days
YoY Price Change
+28.9%
-1.6%
Monthly Sales Volume
155
22

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper East SideSt. Albans
Median Sale Price$1,500,000$649,500
Median Condo Price$1,623,660N/A
Median Co-op Price$1,305,000N/A
Median Rent$4,250$2,050
Active Listings162920
Rental Inventory15844
Days on Market6968.5
Price Cut Share10.9%20.0%
Monthly Sales Volume15522
YoY Price Change+28.9%-1.6%
YoY Rent Change+7.6%-6.8%
YoY Inventory Change+5.8%-35.5%
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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St. Albans

St. Albans provides a rising setting for those seeking space and value within New York City. The area is known for its growing residential base 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

St. Albans

No subway data available

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