NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Bronx
For buyers focused on affordability, Van Nest has the lower median sale price at $754K vs $850K in Midtown South.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Midtown South offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Midtown South, which is served by 16 subway lines compared to 0 in Van Nest.
| Metric | Midtown South | Van Nest |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $850,000 | $753,500 |
| Median Condo Price | $2,760,000 | N/A |
| Median Co-op Price | $610,000 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $5,100 | $1,575 |
| Active Listings | 69 | 2 |
| Rental Inventory | 208 | 4 |
| Days on Market | 48 | 0 |
| Price Cut Share | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 4 | 1 |
| YoY Price Change | +0.2% | +51.0% |
| YoY Rent Change | +5.2% | +20.0% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +4.5% | -33.3% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 7 A B C D E F M N Q R S W | N/A |
Prices in Midtown South moved +0.2% over the past year, compared to +51.0% in Van Nest. The +51.0% gain in Van Nest reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.
Midtown South encompasses the blocks around the Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park, featuring converted loft-style condos, Beaux-Arts co-ops, and Art Deco apartment buildings alongside new residential towers. The R and W trains at 23rd Street, the 6 train on Park Avenue South, and the F and M trains on Sixth Avenue provide extensive subway coverage.
View Full Market ReportVan Nest is a compact Bronx neighborhood of attached and semi-attached two-family brick homes and prewar walk-up apartments along a residential grid between the Cross Bronx Expressway and Morris Park. The 2 and 5 trains at 180th Street-Bronx Park East station are within walking distance, and the Bronx River Parkway provides direct highway access. Van Nest Park offers a neighborhood playground and sports courts.
View Full Market Report34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.3 mi
34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.5 mi
42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.7 mi
Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 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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