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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Kips Bay vs Upper West Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Kips Bay

Manhattan

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$895K
$1.2M
Median Rent
$4K
$5K
Active Listings
98
1171
Avg Days on Market
72 days
73 days
YoY Price Change
+2.8%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
38
113

Detailed Comparison

MetricKips BayUpper West Side
Median Sale Price$895,000$1,200,000
Median Condo Price$1,050,000$1,410,000
Median Co-op Price$650,000$865,000
Median Rent$4,050$4,800
Active Listings981171
Rental Inventory2201410
Days on Market7273
Price Cut Share12.5%10.5%
Monthly Sales Volume38113
YoY Price Change+2.8%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+3.9%+11.8%
YoY Inventory Change-4.1%+3.8%
Subway Lines4 5 6 7 B D F M N Q R S W1 2 3 B C

Neighborhood Profiles

Kips Bay

Kips Bay is a relaxed and highly convenient residential neighborhood located on the East Side of Manhattan. Known for its mix of mid-century high-rises and charming brick townhouses, it offers a more approachable price point than its neighbors to the north and south. Residents enjoy proximity to the East River Esplanade, a variety of local dining options, and easy access to the city's major medical centers and Midtown business hubs.

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Upper West Side

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a popular 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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Transit Access

Kips Bay

4567BDFMNQRSW

Grand Central-42 St (4 5 6 7 S) — 0.7 mi

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

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

Active Listings

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