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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Battery Park City has the lower median sale price at $815K vs $1.1M in Manhattan.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Battery Park City offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Battery Park City, which is served by 9 subway lines compared to 5 in Manhattan.
| Metric | Battery Park City | Manhattan |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $815,000 | $1,129,900 |
| Median Condo Price | $670,000 | $1,550,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $2,038,605.5 | $865,000 |
| Median Rent | $5,355 | $4,750 |
| Active Listings | 117 | 7987 |
| Rental Inventory | 159 | 13608 |
| Days on Market | 79 | 64 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.3% | 11.7% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 14 | 758 |
| YoY Price Change | -38.0% | +2.7% |
| YoY Rent Change | +7.2% | +7.5% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +9.3% | -0.5% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 4 5 J R W Z | 1 2 3 B C |
Prices in Battery Park City moved -38.0% over the past year, compared to +2.7% in Manhattan. Manhattan is seeing price appreciation while Battery Park City has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
Battery Park City is a meticulously planned residential development at the southern tip of Manhattan. Surrounded by the Hudson River and over 30 acres of manicured parks, it offers a low-traffic, suburban feel within the city. The neighborhood is known for its commitment to green building standards and features a range of luxury condominiums and cooperatives that offer breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty and the New York Harbor.
View Full Market ReportManhattan is the most densely built borough in New York City, stretching 13 miles from Battery Park to Inwood and encompassing over 70 distinct neighborhoods. The housing stock ranges from prewar co-ops on the Upper East Side to luxury glass-tower condominiums in Hudson Yards, from cast-iron loft conversions in SoHo to brownstone townhouses in Harlem. Fourteen subway lines, the PATH train, and multiple ferry routes provide extensive transit coverage.
View Full Market ReportRector St (1 R W) — 0.1 mi
Bowling Green (4 5) — 0.2 mi
Wall St (2 3 4 5) — 0.2 mi
Broad St (J Z) — 0.3 mi
Whitehall St-South Ferry (R W) — 0.3 mi
81 St-Museum of Natural History (B C) — 0.1 mi
86 St (1 B C) — 0.2 mi
79 St (1) — 0.5 mi
72 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.5 mi
96 St (1 2 3 B C) — 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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