NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Manhattan
| Metric | Upper West Side | Financial District |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,200,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,410,000 | $1,212,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $865,000 | $650,000 |
| Median Rent | $4,800 | $4,875 |
| Active Listings | 1171 | 323 |
| Rental Inventory | 1410 | 653 |
| Days on Market | 73 | 146 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 113 | 19 |
| YoY Price Change | +7.9% | +14.9% |
| YoY Rent Change | +11.8% | +8.9% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +3.8% | +32.9% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 B C | 1 2 3 4 5 J R W Z |
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.
View Full Market ReportThe Financial District occupies the southern tip of Manhattan, where landmark office towers have been converted into spacious residential lofts alongside new luxury high-rise condominiums with river and harbor views. The Oculus and Fulton Center transit hubs connect over a dozen subway lines, including the 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, and Z trains, making it one of the best-connected neighborhoods in the city. Battery Park, Bowling Green, and the 9/11 Memorial provide open green space and waterfront access at the foot of the skyline.
View Full Market Report86 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
Wall St (2 3 4 5) — 0.0 mi
Broad St (J Z) — 0.1 mi
Rector St (1 R W) — 0.1 mi
Cortlandt St (R W) — 0.2 mi
Bowling Green (4 5) — 0.2 mi
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