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, Central Park South has the lower median sale price at $1.1M vs $1.4M in Columbia St Waterfront District.
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 0 in Columbia St Waterfront District.
| Metric | Central Park South | Columbia St Waterfront District |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,072,500 | $1,430,000 |
| Median Condo Price | N/A | $971,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $1,900,000 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $12,000 | $4,000 |
| Active Listings | 74 | 14 |
| Rental Inventory | 50 | 23 |
| Days on Market | 80.5 | 116 |
| Price Cut Share | 17.6% | 7.1% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 2 | 2 |
| YoY Price Change | -57.9% | 0.0% |
| YoY Rent Change | +50.1% | -9.6% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +12.1% | -6.7% |
| Subway Lines | 1 4 5 6 A B C D E F M N Q R W | N/A |
Prices in Central Park South moved -57.9% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Columbia St Waterfront District. Both markets have seen price softening, with Central Park South declining more sharply over the measured period.
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 ReportThe 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 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
No subway data available
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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