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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Queens
For buyers focused on affordability, St. Albans has the lower median sale price at $737K vs $775K in Midtown East.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Midtown East offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Midtown East, which is served by 7 subway lines compared to 0 in St. Albans.
| Metric | Midtown East | St. Albans |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $775,000 | $737,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $990,000 | N/A |
| Median Co-op Price | $628,000 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $4,895 | $2,050 |
| Active Listings | 1163 | 22 |
| Rental Inventory | 1710 | 8 |
| Days on Market | 60 | 68.5 |
| Price Cut Share | 13.2% | 9.1% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 95 | 22 |
| YoY Price Change | -16.2% | +0.3% |
| YoY Rent Change | +8.8% | -6.8% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +1.8% | -24.1% |
| Subway Lines | 4 5 6 7 E M S | N/A |
Prices in Midtown East moved -16.2% over the past year, compared to +0.3% in St. Albans. St. Albans is seeing price appreciation while Midtown East has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
Midtown East is a dynamic hub that is the gateway to Manhattan for many. Home to iconic landmarks like Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building, the neighborhood offers unparalleled convenience for commuters and professionals. The residential landscape is a mix of high-rise luxury towers and historic side-street cooperatives, providing a wide array of options for those who want to be at the center of the city's energy.
View Full Market ReportSt. Albans is a residential Queens neighborhood of single-family homes, many in Tudor and Colonial styles, built primarily in the 1920s through 1940s on tree-lined streets with generous lots. The LIRR St. Albans station provides commuter rail service to Penn Station, and bus connections reach the E train at Jamaica Center. Roy Wilkins Recreation Center offers a public pool, ice rink, and sports facilities.
View Full Market ReportGrand Central-42 St (4 5 6 7 S) — 0.3 mi
51 St (6) — 0.3 mi
Lexington Av/53 St (E M) — 0.4 mi
5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.5 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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