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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper West Side vs Chelsea

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Chelsea

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$1.3M
Median Rent
$5K
$6K
Active Listings
1171
394
Avg Days on Market
73 days
107 days
YoY Price Change
+7.9%
-27.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
113
26

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper West SideChelsea
Median Sale Price$1,200,000$1,305,000
Median Condo Price$1,410,000$2,087,000
Median Co-op Price$865,000$697,586
Median Rent$4,800$5,500
Active Listings1171394
Rental Inventory1410653
Days on Market73107
Price Cut Share10.5%12.9%
Monthly Sales Volume11326
YoY Price Change+7.9%-27.1%
YoY Rent Change+11.8%+1.9%
YoY Inventory Change+3.8%+5.6%
Subway Lines1 2 3 B C1 2 3 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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Chelsea

Chelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood seamlessly blends industrial history with modern luxury. The real estate market here is dominated by high-end condominium developments designed by world-renowned architects, alongside charming pre-war lofts and historic townhouses in the Chelsea Historic District.

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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

Chelsea

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34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.6 mi

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.7 mi

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