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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper West Side vs Boerum Hill

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Boerum Hill

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$1.6M
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
1171
66
Avg Days on Market
73 days
34 days
YoY Price Change
+7.9%
+5.6%
Monthly Sales Volume
113
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Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper West SideBoerum Hill
Median Sale Price$1,200,000$1,555,000
Median Condo Price$1,410,000$1,841,250
Median Co-op Price$865,000N/A
Median Rent$4,800$4,900
Active Listings117166
Rental Inventory1410211
Days on Market7334
Price Cut Share10.5%24.2%
Monthly Sales Volume1135
YoY Price Change+7.9%+5.6%
YoY Rent Change+11.8%+19.1%
YoY Inventory Change+3.8%+10.0%
Subway Lines1 2 3 B C2 3 4 5 A C F R

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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Boerum Hill

Boerum Hill is a charming residential neighborhood that perfectly blends historic character with modern urban living. Known for its tree-lined streets and the boutiques of Atlantic Avenue and Smith Street, the area offers a relaxed yet sophisticated vibe. The housing stock features a mix of classic three-story row houses and a growing number of high-end condominium developments that provide contemporary amenities in a central Brooklyn location.

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Transit Access

Upper West Side

123BC

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

Boerum Hill

2345ACFR

Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.4 mi

Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.5 mi

Court St (R) — 0.6 mi

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