NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Midtown South has the lower median sale price at $850K 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 Midtown South, which is served by 16 subway lines compared to 15 in Central Park South.
| Metric | Central Park South | Midtown South |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,072,500 | $850,000 |
| Median Condo Price | N/A | $2,760,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $1,900,000 | $610,000 |
| Median Rent | $12,000 | $5,100 |
| Active Listings | 74 | 69 |
| Rental Inventory | 50 | 208 |
| Days on Market | 80.5 | 48 |
| Price Cut Share | 17.6% | 8.7% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 2 | 4 |
| YoY Price Change | -57.9% | +0.2% |
| YoY Rent Change | +50.1% | +5.2% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +12.1% | +4.5% |
| Subway Lines | 1 4 5 6 A B C D E F M N Q R W | 1 2 3 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 +0.2% in Midtown South. Midtown South 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 South encompasses the blocks around the Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park, featuring converted loft-style condos, Beaux-Arts co-ops, and Art Deco apartment buildings alongside new residential towers. The R and W trains at 23rd Street, the 6 train on Park Avenue South, and the F and M trains on Sixth Avenue provide extensive subway 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
34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.3 mi
34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.5 mi
42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.7 mi
Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 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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