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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Belmont vs Central Park South

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

Bronx|Manhattan

Belmont

Bronx

Central Park South

Manhattan

How They Compare

Commuters have more transit options in Central Park South, which is served by 15 subway lines compared to 0 in Belmont.

Median Sale Price
$0
$1.1M
Median Rent
$3K
$12K
Active Listings
2
74
Avg Days on Market
0 days
80.5 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
-57.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
2
2

Detailed Comparison

MetricBelmontCentral Park South
Median Sale Price$0$1,072,500
Median Condo PriceN/AN/A
Median Co-op PriceN/A$1,900,000
Median Rent$2,850$12,000
Active Listings274
Rental Inventory1450
Days on Market080.5
Price Cut Share0.0%17.6%
Monthly Sales Volume22
YoY Price Change0.0%-57.9%
YoY Rent Change-11.6%+50.1%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%+12.1%
Subway LinesN/A1 4 5 6 A B C D E F M N Q R W

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Belmont moved 0.0% over the past year, compared to -57.9% in Central Park South. Both markets have seen price softening, with Central Park South declining more sharply over the measured period.

Neighborhood Profiles

Belmont

Belmont is a compact Bronx neighborhood centered on Arthur Avenue, known for its Italian specialty food shops and restaurants. The building stock consists primarily of prewar walk-up apartment buildings, low-rise row houses, and scattered two-family brick homes. The B/D trains at Fordham Road and the Metro-North Fordham station are within walking distance, and the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden border the neighborhood.

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Central Park South

Central Park South is one of the most recognized and sought-after residential stretches in the world. Often associated with 'Billionaires' Row,' the neighborhood offers unparalleled, unobstructed views of Central Park. The real estate market is a mix of legendary pre-war cooperatives, historic hotels-turned-residences, and soaring ultra-luxury glass towers that provide the pinnacle of New York City living and white-glove service.

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Transit Access

Belmont

No subway data available

Central Park South

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57 St (F N Q R W) — 0.1 mi

59 St-Columbus Circle (1 A B C D) — 0.3 mi

5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.4 mi

66 St-Lincoln Center (1) — 0.6 mi

59 St (4 5 6) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

Belmont for sale

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Central Park South 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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

Belmont vs Central Park South: Home Price Resilience 2008-2020

From the 2008 financial crisis through the 2020 pandemic, the NYC metro Case-Shiller composite fell about 25% peak-to-trough between 2007 and 2012, then fully recovered by 2017 and gained another 15% through Q1 2020. Belmont and Central Park South both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.

Central Park South tracked the more resilient Manhattan price path with a 10% to 15% peak-to-trough decline, while Belmont moved closer to the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% retracement before recovering through 2017.

Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.

Metric (2026)BelmontCentral Park South
Median Sale Price$0$1,072,500
Median Rent$2,850/mo$12,000/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change0.0%-57.9%
Average Days on Market0 days80.5 days
Distance to Nearest SubwayN/A0.06 mi

Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belmont cheaper than Central Park South?
Median sale price data is not yet available for one or both neighborhoods. Contact Milton for a current market analysis.
Which has better transit, Belmont or Central Park South?
Belmont has access to 0 subway lines and Central Park South has 15, making Central Park South the stronger option for transit access. Belmont has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Belmont or Central Park South?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Belmont and Central Park South 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 Belmont or Central Park South?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Belmont and Central Park South 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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