NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Hamilton Heights has the lower median sale price at $645K vs $1.1M in Central Park South.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Central Park South offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Central Park South, which is served by 15 subway lines compared to 5 in Hamilton Heights.
| Metric | Central Park South | Hamilton Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,072,500 | $645,000 |
| Median Condo Price | N/A | $532,500 |
| Median Co-op Price | $1,900,000 | $400,000 |
| Median Rent | $12,000 | $3,000 |
| Active Listings | 74 | 83 |
| Rental Inventory | 50 | 235 |
| Days on Market | 80.5 | 76.5 |
| Price Cut Share | 17.6% | 7.2% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 2 | 7 |
| YoY Price Change | -57.9% | +20.7% |
| YoY Rent Change | +50.1% | +7.1% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +12.1% | +22.1% |
| Subway Lines | 1 4 5 6 A B C D E F M N Q R W | 1 A B C D |
Prices in Central Park South moved -57.9% over the past year, compared to +20.7% in Hamilton Heights. Hamilton Heights is seeing price appreciation while Central Park South has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
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.
View Full Market ReportHamilton Heights is a historic and architecturally stunning section of Harlem, named after Alexander Hamilton. The neighborhood is famous for its grand row houses and the beautiful campus of City College. Residents enjoy proximity to Riverbank State Park and a growing number of cafes and restaurants. The real estate market features a mix of impeccably preserved historic townhouses, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and modern boutique developments.
View Full Market Report57 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
145 St (1 A B C D) — 0.2 mi
125 St (1) — 0.7 mi
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.
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