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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper West Side vs Prospect Park South

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Prospect Park South

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$680K
Median Rent
$5K
$3K
Active Listings
1171
22
Avg Days on Market
73 days
119.5 days
YoY Price Change
+7.9%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
113
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper West SideProspect Park South
Median Sale Price$1,200,000$680,000
Median Condo Price$1,410,000$628,220
Median Co-op Price$865,000N/A
Median Rent$4,800$2,899
Active Listings117122
Rental Inventory141075
Days on Market73119.5
Price Cut Share10.5%4.3%
Monthly Sales Volume1131
YoY Price Change+7.9%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+11.8%-2.4%
YoY Inventory Change+3.8%+29.4%
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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Prospect Park South

Prospect Park South is a designated New York City historic district featuring over 200 architect-designed homes in Queen Anne, Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival, and Italianate styles, many with spacious front yards and original period details. The B and Q trains stop at Parkside Avenue and Prospect Park stations, placing Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan within easy reach. The neighborhood borders Prospect Park's southern edge, providing direct access to 526 acres of green space including the Parade Ground's athletic fields.

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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

Prospect Park South

No subway data available

Active Listings

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