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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper West Side vs Central Park South

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Central Park South

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$1.1M
Median Rent
$5K
$14K
Active Listings
1171
88
Avg Days on Market
73 days
80.5 days
YoY Price Change
+7.9%
-57.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
113
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Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper West SideCentral Park South
Median Sale Price$1,200,000$1,072,500
Median Condo Price$1,410,000N/A
Median Co-op Price$865,000$1,900,000
Median Rent$4,800$14,000
Active Listings117188
Rental Inventory141050
Days on Market7380.5
Price Cut Share10.5%6.8%
Monthly Sales Volume1131
YoY Price Change+7.9%-57.9%
YoY Rent Change+11.8%+66.7%
YoY Inventory Change+3.8%+27.5%
Subway Lines1 2 3 B C1 4 5 6 A B C D E F M N Q R W

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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Central Park South

Central Park South is one of the most recognized and sought-after residential stretches in the world. Often associated with 'Billionaires' Row,' the neighborhood offers unparalleled, unobstructed views of Central Park. The real estate market is a mix of legendary pre-war cooperatives, historic hotels-turned-residences, and soaring ultra-luxury glass towers that provide the pinnacle of New York City living and white-glove service.

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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

Central Park South

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57 St (F N Q R W) — 0.1 mi

59 St-Columbus Circle (1 A B C D) — 0.3 mi

5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.4 mi

66 St-Lincoln Center (1) — 0.6 mi

59 St (4 5 6) — 0.7 mi

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