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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper West Side vs Lower East Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$1.1M
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
1171
190
Avg Days on Market
73 days
50.5 days
YoY Price Change
+7.9%
-0.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
113
15

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper West SideLower East Side
Median Sale Price$1,200,000$1,080,000
Median Condo Price$1,410,000$2,535,000
Median Co-op Price$865,000$610,000
Median Rent$4,800$4,567.5
Active Listings1171190
Rental Inventory1410340
Days on Market7350.5
Price Cut Share10.5%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume11315
YoY Price Change+7.9%-0.9%
YoY Rent Change+11.8%+7.5%
YoY Inventory Change+3.8%+19.5%
Subway Lines1 2 3 B CB D F J M Z

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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Lower East Side

The Lower East Side (LES) is a neighborhood where New York’s storied history meets its high-end future. Known for its legendary nightlife and deep historic roots, the area has seen a dramatic transformation with the arrival of luxury towers like Essex Crossing. The housing stock is a unique mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and ultra-modern condominiums that offer some of the best views in Downtown 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

Lower East Side

BDFJMZ

East Broadway (F) — 0.3 mi

Delancey St-Essex St (F J M Z) — 0.3 mi

Grand St (B D) — 0.5 mi

Bowery (J Z) — 0.5 mi

Second Ave (F) — 0.6 mi

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