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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

All Upper West Side vs Melrose

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

Manhattan|Bronx

All Upper West Side

Manhattan

Melrose

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 Melrose.

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$0
Median Rent
$5K
$2K
Active Listings
1081
4
Avg Days on Market
56 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
-10.9%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
131
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricAll Upper West SideMelrose
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$2,322.5
Active Listings10814
Rental Inventory15188
Days on Market560
Price Cut Share10.5%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume1311
YoY Price Change-10.9%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+5.6%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change-12.5%0.0%
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 Melrose. 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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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 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

Melrose

No subway data available

Active Listings

All Upper West Side 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 West Side 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 West Side or Melrose?
All Upper West Side has access to 5 subway lines and Melrose has 0, making All Upper West Side 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 West Side or Melrose?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. All Upper West Side 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 West Side 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 West Side 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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