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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

All Upper West Side vs Greenwood

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

All Upper West Side

Manhattan

Greenwood

Brooklyn

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, All Upper West Side has the lower median sale price at $1.2M vs $1.3M in Greenwood.

Investors analyzing rental yield will find All Upper West Side offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.

Commuters have more transit options in All Upper West Side, which is served by 5 subway lines compared to 0 in Greenwood.

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$1.3M
Median Rent
$5K
$3K
Active Listings
1081
57
Avg Days on Market
56 days
85 days
YoY Price Change
-10.9%
+42.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
131
5

Detailed Comparison

MetricAll Upper West SideGreenwood
Median Sale Price$1,247,356$1,282,500
Median Condo Price$1,790,968.5$835,000
Median Co-op Price$847,500N/A
Median Rent$4,750$3,499
Active Listings108157
Rental Inventory1518173
Days on Market5685
Price Cut Share10.5%8.8%
Monthly Sales Volume1315
YoY Price Change-10.9%+42.9%
YoY Rent Change+5.6%+5.6%
YoY Inventory Change-12.5%+21.3%
Subway Lines1 2 3 B CN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in All Upper West Side moved -10.9% over the past year, compared to +42.9% in Greenwood. Greenwood is seeing price appreciation while All Upper West Side has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

All Upper West Side

The Upper West Side runs between Central Park and Riverside Park from 59th to 110th Streets, including Lincoln Square, Manhattan Valley, and the blocks surrounding the American Museum of Natural History. The housing stock features grand prewar cooperative apartments, Beaux-Arts and Art Deco buildings, brownstone townhouses, and newer luxury condominiums along the waterfront. The 1/2/3 trains run along Broadway, and the B/C serve Central Park West.

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Greenwood

Greenwood is a Brooklyn neighborhood of brick row houses, walk-up apartment buildings, and new condominium developments surrounding the historic 478-acre Green-Wood Cemetery. The R train at 25th Street provides subway service, and the D train at 36th Street is accessible at the southern border. Green-Wood Cemetery, a National Historic Landmark with rolling hills and 19th-century monuments, is the neighborhood's defining landscape feature.

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Transit Access

All 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

Greenwood

No subway data available

Active Listings

All Upper West Side for sale

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Greenwood 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 West Side cheaper than Greenwood?
Yes, All Upper West Side has a lower median sale price at $1,247,356 compared to $1,282,500 in Greenwood as of the most recent market data. Co-op and condo prices within each neighborhood can vary significantly, so the right fit depends on property type and building.
Which has better transit, All Upper West Side or Greenwood?
All Upper West Side has access to 5 subway lines and Greenwood has 0, making All Upper West Side the stronger option for transit access. Greenwood has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, All Upper West Side or Greenwood?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. All Upper West Side and Greenwood 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 West Side or Greenwood?
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 West Side and Greenwood 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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