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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

All Upper West Side vs St. Albans

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

Manhattan|Queens

All Upper West Side

Manhattan

St. Albans

Queens

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, St. Albans has the lower median sale price at $737K vs $1.2M in All Upper West Side.

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 St. Albans.

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$737K
Median Rent
$5K
$2K
Active Listings
1081
22
Avg Days on Market
56 days
68.5 days
YoY Price Change
-10.9%
+0.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
131
22

Detailed Comparison

MetricAll Upper West SideSt. Albans
Median Sale Price$1,247,356$737,000
Median Condo Price$1,790,968.5N/A
Median Co-op Price$847,500N/A
Median Rent$4,750$2,050
Active Listings108122
Rental Inventory15188
Days on Market5668.5
Price Cut Share10.5%9.1%
Monthly Sales Volume13122
YoY Price Change-10.9%+0.3%
YoY Rent Change+5.6%-6.8%
YoY Inventory Change-12.5%-24.1%
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 +0.3% in St. Albans. St. Albans 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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St. Albans

St. Albans is a residential Queens neighborhood of single-family homes, many in Tudor and Colonial styles, built primarily in the 1920s through 1940s on tree-lined streets with generous lots. The LIRR St. Albans station provides commuter rail service to Penn Station, and bus connections reach the E train at Jamaica Center. Roy Wilkins Recreation Center offers a public pool, ice rink, and sports facilities.

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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

St. Albans

No subway data available

Active Listings

All Upper West Side for sale

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St. Albans 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 St. Albans?
St. Albans is more affordable, with a median sale price of $737,000 vs $1,247,356 in All Upper West Side. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, All Upper West Side or St. Albans?
All Upper West Side has access to 5 subway lines and St. Albans has 0, making All Upper West Side the stronger option for transit access. St. Albans has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, All Upper West Side or St. Albans?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. All Upper West Side and St. Albans 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 St. Albans?
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 St. Albans 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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