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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper East Side vs University Heights

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

Manhattan|Bronx

Upper East Side

Manhattan

University Heights

Bronx

Median Sale Price
$1.5M
$218K
Median Rent
$4K
$2K
Active Listings
1629
22
Avg Days on Market
69 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
+28.9%
-4.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
155
4

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper East SideUniversity Heights
Median Sale Price$1,500,000$217,500
Median Condo Price$1,623,660N/A
Median Co-op Price$1,305,000N/A
Median Rent$4,250$2,150
Active Listings162922
Rental Inventory158432
Days on Market690
Price Cut Share10.9%13.0%
Monthly Sales Volume1554
YoY Price Change+28.9%-4.0%
YoY Rent Change+7.6%+12.9%
YoY Inventory Change+5.8%+69.2%
Subway Lines4 5 61

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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University Heights

University Heights stands as a dynamic corner of the Bronx, offering residents a historic urban experience. The real estate landscape is defined by its architectural variety, ranging from dynamic pre-war buildings to sleek, contemporary developments that cater to a modern lifestyle.

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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

University Heights

1

207 St (1) — 0.7 mi

Dyckman St (1) — 0.7 mi

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