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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Manhattan
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Little Italy has the lower median sale price at $735K vs $1.4M in Upper East Side.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Little Italy offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Little Italy, which is served by 13 subway lines compared to 3 in Upper East Side.
| Metric | Little Italy | Upper East Side |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $735,000 | $1,400,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $735,000 | $1,575,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $2,325,000 | $1,220,000 |
| Median Rent | $5,250 | $4,425 |
| Active Listings | 14 | 1735 |
| Rental Inventory | 60 | 1950 |
| Days on Market | 87 | 60 |
| Price Cut Share | 7.1% | 12.7% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 1 | 208 |
| YoY Price Change | -63.0% | +9.8% |
| YoY Rent Change | +16.8% | +4.1% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +100.0% | -7.6% |
| Subway Lines | 1 6 A B C D E J N Q R W Z | 4 5 6 |
Prices in Little Italy moved -63.0% over the past year, compared to +9.8% in Upper East Side. Upper East Side is seeing price appreciation while Little Italy has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
Little Italy occupies a compact corridor along Mulberry Street in Lower Manhattan between Canal and Houston Streets, defined by red-brick tenement buildings, prewar walk-ups, and cast-iron-facade commercial structures dating to the late 19th century. St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, completed in 1815, anchors the neighborhood's architectural heritage alongside narrow storefronts and fire-escape-lined facades. The 6 train at Spring Street, N/R/W at Canal Street, and J/Z at Bowery place multiple subway options within a short walk.
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 ReportGrand St (B D) — 0.2 mi
Bowery (J Z) — 0.2 mi
Canal St (1 6 A C E J N Q R W Z) — 0.2 mi
Spring St (6 C E) — 0.2 mi
Prince St (N R W) — 0.4 mi
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. Little Italy 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.
Manhattan core neighborhoods such as Little Italy and Upper East Side showed shallower price drawdowns than the metro composite. Co-op resale prices in established Manhattan submarkets typically retraced 10% to 15% from 2008 peaks, versus the wider 25% NYC metro decline, reflecting deeper buyer pools and tighter post-2010 inventory.
Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.
| Metric (2026) | Little Italy | Upper East Side |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $735,000 | $1,400,000 |
| Median Rent | $5,250/mo | $4,425/mo |
| Year-over-Year Price Change | -63.0% | +9.8% |
| Average Days on Market | 87 days | 60 days |
| Distance to Nearest Subway | 0.19 mi | 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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