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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

All Upper West Side vs Longwood

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

Manhattan|Bronx

All Upper West Side

Manhattan

Longwood

Bronx

How They Compare

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

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$0
Median Rent
$5K
$2K
Active Listings
1081
1
Avg Days on Market
56 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
-10.9%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
131
3

Detailed Comparison

MetricAll Upper West SideLongwood
Median Sale Price$1,247,356$0
Median Condo Price$1,790,968.5N/A
Median Co-op Price$847,500N/A
Median Rent$4,750$2,000
Active Listings10811
Rental Inventory15181
Days on Market560
Price Cut Share10.5%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume1313
YoY Price Change-10.9%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+5.6%+28.0%
YoY Inventory Change-12.5%-80.0%
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 0.0% in Longwood. Both markets have seen price softening, with All Upper West Side declining more sharply over the measured period.

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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Longwood

Longwood's Landmarks-designated Historic District preserves neo-Renaissance and Romanesque Revival rowhouses along Beck Street, Kelly Street, and East 156th Street, built between 1895 and 1910 by architect Warren C. Dickerson. The 2, 5, and 6 trains provide subway access along Southern Boulevard and nearby stations, with St. Mary's Park anchoring the neighborhood's southern edge.

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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

Longwood

No subway data available

Active Listings

All Upper West Side for sale

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Longwood 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 Longwood?
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 West Side or Longwood?
All Upper West Side has access to 5 subway lines and Longwood has 0, making All Upper West Side the stronger option for transit access. Longwood has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, All Upper West Side or Longwood?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. All Upper West Side and Longwood 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 Longwood?
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 Longwood 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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