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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper West Side vs Brooklyn

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Brooklyn

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$985K
Median Rent
$5K
$4K
Active Listings
1171
3925
Avg Days on Market
73 days
62.5 days
YoY Price Change
+7.9%
+2.6%
Monthly Sales Volume
113
496

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper West SideBrooklyn
Median Sale Price$1,200,000$985,000
Median Condo Price$1,410,000$1,057,500
Median Co-op Price$865,000$450,000
Median Rent$4,800$3,695
Active Listings11713925
Rental Inventory141010359
Days on Market7362.5
Price Cut Share10.5%10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume113496
YoY Price Change+7.9%+2.6%
YoY Rent Change+11.8%+6.7%
YoY Inventory Change+3.8%+13.7%
Subway Lines1 2 3 B CN/A

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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Brooklyn

Brooklyn is a traditional Brooklyn neighborhood characterized by its picturesque streets and strong residential identity. The housing stock features a blend of traditional row houses and contemporary boutique developments, offering a balanced lifestyle within a storied community.

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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

Brooklyn

No subway data available

Active Listings

Upper West Side for sale

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