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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper West Side vs Downtown Brooklyn

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Downtown Brooklyn

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$1.1M
Median Rent
$5K
$4K
Active Listings
1171
108
Avg Days on Market
73 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
+7.9%
+184.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
113
13

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper West SideDowntown Brooklyn
Median Sale Price$1,200,000$1,115,000
Median Condo Price$1,410,000$1,395,000
Median Co-op Price$865,000$570,000
Median Rent$4,800$4,475
Active Listings1171108
Rental Inventory1410679
Days on Market7369
Price Cut Share10.5%13.0%
Monthly Sales Volume11313
YoY Price Change+7.9%+184.1%
YoY Rent Change+11.8%-0.3%
YoY Inventory Change+3.8%+33.3%
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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Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn has transformed into a premier residential destination, characterized by its soaring skyline and unparalleled connectivity. As the borough's central business district, it offers a high-energy lifestyle with immediate access to the Barclays Center, City Point, and nearly every major subway line. The real estate market is dominated by ultra-modern luxury glass towers that offer world-class amenities and breathtaking views of Brooklyn and Manhattan.

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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

Downtown Brooklyn

2345ACFR

Court St (R) — 0.1 mi

Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.1 mi

Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.2 mi

Clark St (2 3) — 0.3 mi

High St (A C) — 0.4 mi

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