NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Central Park South has the lower median sale price at $1.1M vs $1.1M in Manhattan.
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 Manhattan.
| Metric | Central Park South | Manhattan |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,072,500 | $1,129,900 |
| Median Condo Price | N/A | $1,550,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $1,900,000 | $865,000 |
| Median Rent | $12,000 | $4,750 |
| Active Listings | 74 | 7987 |
| Rental Inventory | 50 | 13608 |
| Days on Market | 80.5 | 64 |
| Price Cut Share | 17.6% | 11.7% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 2 | 758 |
| YoY Price Change | -57.9% | +2.7% |
| YoY Rent Change | +50.1% | +7.5% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +12.1% | -0.5% |
| Subway Lines | 1 4 5 6 A B C D E F M N Q R W | 1 2 3 B C |
Prices in Central Park South moved -57.9% over the past year, compared to +2.7% in Manhattan. Manhattan 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 ReportManhattan is the most densely built borough in New York City, stretching 13 miles from Battery Park to Inwood and encompassing over 70 distinct neighborhoods. The housing stock ranges from prewar co-ops on the Upper East Side to luxury glass-tower condominiums in Hudson Yards, from cast-iron loft conversions in SoHo to brownstone townhouses in Harlem. Fourteen subway lines, the PATH train, and multiple ferry routes provide extensive transit coverage.
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
81 St-Museum of Natural History (B C) — 0.1 mi
86 St (1 B C) — 0.2 mi
79 St (1) — 0.5 mi
72 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.5 mi
96 St (1 2 3 B C) — 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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