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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

All Upper East Side vs Melrose

Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Manhattan|Bronx

All Upper East Side

Manhattan

Melrose

Bronx

How They Compare

Commuters have more transit options in All Upper East Side, which is served by 3 subway lines compared to 0 in Melrose.

Median Sale Price
$1.3M
$0
Median Rent
$4K
$2K
Active Listings
1593
4
Avg Days on Market
59 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
+31.0%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
170
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricAll Upper East SideMelrose
Median Sale Price$1,332,500$0
Median Condo Price$1,800,000N/A
Median Co-op Price$1,167,500N/A
Median Rent$4,270$2,322.5
Active Listings15934
Rental Inventory16868
Days on Market590
Price Cut Share13.1%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume1701
YoY Price Change+31.0%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+6.9%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change-3.7%0.0%
Subway Lines4 5 6N/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in All Upper East Side moved +31.0% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Melrose. The +31.0% gain in All Upper East Side reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

All Upper East Side

The Upper East Side stretches along Central Park from 59th to 96th Streets, encompassing Lenox Hill, Carnegie Hill, Yorkville, and the Museum Mile. The housing stock is predominantly prewar cooperative apartments in white-glove doorman buildings, complemented by luxury condominiums and historic limestone townhouses. The 4/5/6 trains run along Lexington Avenue, and the Q train serves Second Avenue with newer stations.

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Melrose

Melrose features 19th-century brownstones, neo-Renaissance apartment houses, and modern LEED-certified developments like Via Verde, all anchored by the commercial corridors along Third Avenue and Melrose Avenue. The 2 and 5 trains stop at East 149th Street, the 4 train serves nearby stations, and St. Mary's Park provides 35 acres of green space on the neighborhood's edge.

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Transit Access

All Upper East Side

456

77 St (6) — 0.2 mi

86 St (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi

68 St-Hunter College (6) — 0.5 mi

Melrose

No subway data available

Active Listings

All Upper East Side for sale

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Melrose for sale

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is All Upper East Side cheaper than Melrose?
Median sale price data is not yet available for one or both neighborhoods. Contact Milton for a current market analysis.
Which has better transit, All Upper East Side or Melrose?
All Upper East Side has access to 3 subway lines and Melrose has 0, making All Upper East Side the stronger option for transit access. Melrose has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, All Upper East Side or Melrose?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. All Upper East Side and Melrose both offer a mix of apartment and multi-room units in co-ops, condos, and townhouses. Larger 3- and 4-bedroom units, including townhouses and multi-family properties, tend to be more available in lower-density areas. Reviewing active listings filtered by bedroom count is the most reliable way to see what each neighborhood currently offers for larger households. A licensed broker can pull current inventory by bedroom count across both areas for a direct comparison.
Should I buy in All Upper East Side or Melrose?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both All Upper East Side and Melrose gives you the clearest picture of what your budget gets in each location. Request a free CMA from Milton Coste to get a side-by-side breakdown of current opportunities.

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