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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper West Side vs Howard Beach

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

Manhattan|Queens

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Howard Beach

Queens

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$625K
Median Rent
$5K
$3K
Active Listings
1171
55
Avg Days on Market
73 days
54 days
YoY Price Change
+7.9%
+33.4%
Monthly Sales Volume
113
16

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper West SideHoward Beach
Median Sale Price$1,200,000$625,000
Median Condo Price$1,410,000N/A
Median Co-op Price$865,000$270,000
Median Rent$4,800$2,550
Active Listings117155
Rental Inventory14101
Days on Market7354
Price Cut Share10.5%7.3%
Monthly Sales Volume11316
YoY Price Change+7.9%+33.4%
YoY Rent Change+11.8%+15.9%
YoY Inventory Change+3.8%+25.0%
Subway Lines1 2 3 B CN/A

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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Howard Beach

Howard Beach provides a unpretentious setting for those seeking space and value within New York City. The area is known for its historic atmosphere and a real estate market that features a blend of unpretentious cooperatives and traditional multi-family residences.

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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

Howard Beach

No subway data available

Active Listings

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