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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper West Side vs Battery Park City

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Battery Park City

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$1.4M
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
1171
90
Avg Days on Market
73 days
154.5 days
YoY Price Change
+7.9%
+5.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
113
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Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper West SideBattery Park City
Median Sale Price$1,200,000$1,395,000
Median Condo Price$1,410,000$1,565,000
Median Co-op Price$865,000$2,038,605.5
Median Rent$4,800$5,115
Active Listings117190
Rental Inventory1410175
Days on Market73154.5
Price Cut Share10.5%11.1%
Monthly Sales Volume1138
YoY Price Change+7.9%+5.3%
YoY Rent Change+11.8%+7.1%
YoY Inventory Change+3.8%-1.1%
Subway Lines1 2 3 B C1 2 3 4 5 J R W Z

Neighborhood Profiles

Upper West Side

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Nestled between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides an unparalleled connection to nature within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a vibrant culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.

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Battery Park City

Battery Park City is a meticulously planned residential oasis at the southern tip of Manhattan. Surrounded by the Hudson River and over 30 acres of manicured parks, it offers a tranquil, suburban feel within the city. The neighborhood is known for its commitment to green building standards and features a range of luxury condominiums and cooperatives that offer breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty and the New York Harbor.

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Transit Access

Upper West Side

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86 St (1 B C) — 0.2 mi

79 St (1) — 0.3 mi

81 St-Museum of Natural History (B C) — 0.4 mi

96 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.5 mi

72 St (1 2 3) — 0.7 mi

Battery Park City

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Rector St (1 R W) — 0.1 mi

Bowling Green (4 5) — 0.2 mi

Wall St (2 3 4 5) — 0.2 mi

Broad St (J Z) — 0.3 mi

Whitehall St-South Ferry (R W) — 0.3 mi

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