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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper West Side vs Flatiron

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Flatiron

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$1.9M
Median Rent
$5K
$6K
Active Listings
1171
222
Avg Days on Market
73 days
79 days
YoY Price Change
+7.9%
-28.2%
Monthly Sales Volume
113
16

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper West SideFlatiron
Median Sale Price$1,200,000$1,850,000
Median Condo Price$1,410,000$1,725,000
Median Co-op Price$865,000$1,775,000
Median Rent$4,800$6,012.5
Active Listings1171222
Rental Inventory1410250
Days on Market7379
Price Cut Share10.5%10.4%
Monthly Sales Volume11316
YoY Price Change+7.9%-28.2%
YoY Rent Change+11.8%-2.9%
YoY Inventory Change+3.8%+3.7%
Subway Lines1 2 3 B C1 2 3 B D 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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Flatiron

The Flatiron District is a vibrant intersection of history, technology, and luxury living. Named after the iconic Flatiron Building, the neighborhood is centered around Madison Square Park and is a hub for the city's 'Silicon Alley.' The real estate market is famous for its grand cast-iron loft buildings with high ceilings and expansive floor plans, alongside ultra-luxury glass towers that offer modern amenities and central Manhattan convenience.

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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

Flatiron

123BDFMNQRW

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.6 mi

34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3) — 0.7 mi

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