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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

All Upper Manhattan vs Melrose

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

Manhattan|Bronx

All Upper Manhattan

Manhattan

Melrose

Bronx

How They Compare

Commuters have more transit options in All Upper Manhattan, which is served by 3 subway lines compared to 0 in Melrose.

Median Sale Price
$643K
$0
Median Rent
$3K
$2K
Active Listings
820
4
Avg Days on Market
84 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
+3.6%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
57
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricAll Upper ManhattanMelrose
Median Sale Price$642,500$0
Median Condo Price$990,000N/A
Median Co-op Price$497,500N/A
Median Rent$3,125$2,322.5
Active Listings8204
Rental Inventory20388
Days on Market840
Price Cut Share11.5%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume571
YoY Price Change+3.6%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+7.8%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change+6.5%0.0%
Subway Lines1 A CN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in All Upper Manhattan moved +3.6% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Melrose. The +3.6% gain in All Upper Manhattan reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

All Upper Manhattan

Upper Manhattan extends from 110th Street to the northern tip of the island, encompassing Washington Heights, Inwood, Hamilton Heights, West Harlem, Central Harlem, East Harlem, and Morningside Heights. The housing stock includes prewar elevator co-ops, Art Deco apartment buildings along the Grand Concourse approach, brownstone townhouses, and new construction condominiums. The A/C, 1, and B/D trains provide express service to Midtown and Downtown.

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Melrose

Melrose features 19th-century brownstones, neo-Renaissance apartment houses, and modern LEED-certified developments like Via Verde, all anchored by the commercial corridors along Third Avenue and Melrose Avenue. The 2 and 5 trains stop at East 149th Street, the 4 train serves nearby stations, and St. Mary's Park provides 35 acres of green space on the neighborhood's edge.

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Transit Access

All Upper Manhattan

1AC

181 St (1 A) — 0.4 mi

175 St (A) — 0.4 mi

168 St (1 A C) — 0.5 mi

163 St-Amsterdam Av (C) — 0.7 mi

Melrose

No subway data available

Active Listings

All Upper Manhattan for sale

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Melrose for sale

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Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated: 1/1/1970.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is All Upper Manhattan cheaper than Melrose?
Median sale price data is not yet available for one or both neighborhoods. Contact Milton for a current market analysis.
Which has better transit, All Upper Manhattan or Melrose?
All Upper Manhattan has access to 3 subway lines and Melrose has 0, making All Upper Manhattan the stronger option for transit access. Melrose has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, All Upper Manhattan or Melrose?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. All Upper Manhattan and Melrose both offer a mix of apartment and multi-room units in co-ops, condos, and townhouses. Larger 3- and 4-bedroom units, including townhouses and multi-family properties, tend to be more available in lower-density areas. Reviewing active listings filtered by bedroom count is the most reliable way to see what each neighborhood currently offers for larger households. A licensed broker can pull current inventory by bedroom count across both areas for a direct comparison.
Should I buy in All Upper Manhattan or Melrose?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both All Upper Manhattan and Melrose gives you the clearest picture of what your budget gets in each location. Request a free CMA from Milton Coste to get a side-by-side breakdown of current opportunities.

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