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 $2.1M in Midtown.
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 Midtown, which is served by 19 subway lines compared to 15 in Central Park South.
| Metric | Central Park South | Midtown |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,072,500 | $2,095,000 |
| Median Condo Price | N/A | $2,187,500 |
| Median Co-op Price | $1,900,000 | $834,500 |
| Median Rent | $12,000 | $6,000 |
| Active Listings | 74 | 369 |
| Rental Inventory | 50 | 409 |
| Days on Market | 80.5 | 96 |
| Price Cut Share | 17.6% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 2 | 22 |
| YoY Price Change | -57.9% | +19.7% |
| YoY Rent Change | +50.1% | +21.2% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +12.1% | +10.5% |
| Subway Lines | 1 4 5 6 A B C D E F M N Q R W | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A B C D E F M N Q R S W |
Prices in Central Park South moved -57.9% over the past year, compared to +19.7% in Midtown. Midtown 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 ReportMidtown Manhattan is the city's primary commercial and transit hub, home to Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, and the Empire State Building. The residential market features luxury condo towers, classic pre-war cooperatives, and postwar doorman buildings served by nearly every subway line in the system. Properties range from high-floor units with skyline panoramas to well-maintained co-ops along the tree-lined side streets east and west of Fifth Avenue.
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
Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.2 mi
42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.4 mi
Grand Central-42 St (4 5 6 7 S) — 0.4 mi
34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.4 mi
34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.5 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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