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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Williamsburg vs Upper West Side

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Williamsburg

Brooklyn

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.4M
$1.2M
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
248
1171
Avg Days on Market
62.5 days
73 days
YoY Price Change
+7.4%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
32
113

Detailed Comparison

MetricWilliamsburgUpper West Side
Median Sale Price$1,425,000$1,200,000
Median Condo Price$1,455,000$1,410,000
Median Co-op PriceN/A$865,000
Median Rent$4,770$4,800
Active Listings2481171
Rental Inventory12401410
Days on Market62.573
Price Cut Share7.3%10.5%
Monthly Sales Volume32113
YoY Price Change+7.4%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+7.2%+11.8%
YoY Inventory Change+29.2%+3.8%
Subway LinesN/A1 2 3 B C

Neighborhood Profiles

Williamsburg

Williamsburg is the global face of Brooklyn's cultural and residential renaissance. Defined by its stunning waterfront parks and the iconic L-train connection to Manhattan, the neighborhood offers a high-energy lifestyle. The real estate market is dominated by sleek, glass-walled luxury condominiums along the East River, alongside historic warehouse conversions and boutique new developments that cater to a wide range of buyers and renters.

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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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Transit Access

Williamsburg

No subway data available

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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