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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

All Upper Manhattan vs Briarwood

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

Manhattan|Queens

All Upper Manhattan

Manhattan

Briarwood

Queens

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Briarwood has the lower median sale price at $325K vs $643K in All Upper Manhattan.

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

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

Median Sale Price
$643K
$325K
Median Rent
$3K
$2K
Active Listings
820
39
Avg Days on Market
84 days
36.5 days
YoY Price Change
+3.6%
-29.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
57
9

Detailed Comparison

MetricAll Upper ManhattanBriarwood
Median Sale Price$642,500$325,000
Median Condo Price$990,000N/A
Median Co-op Price$497,500$276,250
Median Rent$3,125$2,300
Active Listings82039
Rental Inventory203853
Days on Market8436.5
Price Cut Share11.5%10.3%
Monthly Sales Volume579
YoY Price Change+3.6%-29.3%
YoY Rent Change+7.8%+15.0%
YoY Inventory Change+6.5%-7.1%
Subway Lines1 A CN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in All Upper Manhattan moved +3.6% over the past year, compared to -29.3% in Briarwood. All Upper Manhattan is seeing price appreciation while Briarwood has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each 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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Briarwood

Briarwood is a residential neighborhood in central Queens with Tudor Revival, Colonial, and ranch-style single-family homes alongside low-rise garden apartment co-ops and prewar brick buildings. The E and F trains stop at Briarwood-Van Wyck Boulevard, providing express service to Midtown Manhattan. The neighborhood sits between three major green spaces: Forest Park to the west, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park to the north, and the Kissena Corridor to the east.

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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

Briarwood

No subway data available

Active Listings

All Upper Manhattan for sale

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Briarwood 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 Briarwood?
Briarwood is more affordable, with a median sale price of $325,000 vs $642,500 in All Upper Manhattan. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, All Upper Manhattan or Briarwood?
All Upper Manhattan has access to 3 subway lines and Briarwood has 0, making All Upper Manhattan the stronger option for transit access. Briarwood has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, All Upper Manhattan or Briarwood?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. All Upper Manhattan and Briarwood 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 Briarwood?
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 Briarwood 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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