NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Queens
Manhattan
| Metric | Whitestone | Upper East Side |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,100,000 | $1,500,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $313,682 | $1,623,660 |
| Median Co-op Price | $409,500 | $1,305,000 |
| Median Rent | $3,200 | $4,250 |
| Active Listings | 51 | 1629 |
| Rental Inventory | 16 | 1584 |
| Days on Market | 100.5 | 69 |
| Price Cut Share | 13.7% | 10.9% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 21 | 155 |
| YoY Price Change | +11.4% | +28.9% |
| YoY Rent Change | +14.3% | +7.6% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -22.7% | +5.8% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | 4 5 6 |
Whitestone occupies the northern tip of Queens with tree-lined streets of single-family Tudor, Colonial, and Cape Cod homes, many on generous lots with views of the East River and the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge. No subway directly serves the neighborhood; express buses connect to Midtown Manhattan, and the Q44 SBS links to the 7 train at Flushing. Francis Lewis Park and Fort Totten Park, a former U.S. Army installation, provide waterfront green space along the East River and Little Neck Bay.
View Full Market ReportThe Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its quiet, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.
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77 St (6) — 0.2 mi
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