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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
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For buyers focused on affordability, Upper East Side has the lower median sale price at $1.3M vs $1.4M in Columbia St Waterfront District.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Upper East Side offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Upper East Side, which is served by 3 subway lines compared to 0 in Columbia St Waterfront District.
| Metric | Columbia St Waterfront District | Upper East Side |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,430,000 | $1,332,500 |
| Median Condo Price | $971,000 | $1,800,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | N/A | $1,167,500 |
| Median Rent | $4,000 | $4,270 |
| Active Listings | 14 | 1593 |
| Rental Inventory | 23 | 1686 |
| Days on Market | 116 | 59 |
| Price Cut Share | 7.1% | 13.1% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 2 | 170 |
| YoY Price Change | 0.0% | +31.0% |
| YoY Rent Change | -9.6% | +6.9% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -6.7% | -3.7% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | 4 5 6 |
Prices in Columbia St Waterfront District moved 0.0% over the past year, compared to +31.0% in Upper East Side. The +31.0% gain in Upper East Side reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.
The Columbia Street Waterfront District is a narrow Brooklyn neighborhood stretching along the Upper New York Bay between Carroll Gardens and Red Hook. The housing stock includes converted industrial lofts, brownstone row houses, and new condominium buildings with waterfront views. The F/G trains at Carroll Street and Bergen Street stations serve the eastern edge, and the neighborhood offers direct views of the Statue of Liberty and Governors Island.
View Full Market ReportThe Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.
View Full Market ReportNo subway data available
77 St (6) — 0.2 mi
86 St (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi
68 St-Hunter College (6) — 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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.
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. Columbia St Waterfront District and Upper East Side both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.
Upper East Side tracked the more resilient Manhattan price path with a 10% to 15% peak-to-trough decline, while Columbia St Waterfront District 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) | Columbia St Waterfront District | Upper East Side |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,430,000 | $1,332,500 |
| Median Rent | $4,000/mo | $4,270/mo |
| Year-over-Year Price Change | 0.0% | +31.0% |
| Average Days on Market | 116 days | 59 days |
| Distance to Nearest Subway | N/A | 0.17 mi |
Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.
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