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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Melrose vs Midtown

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

Bronx|Manhattan

Melrose

Bronx

Midtown

Manhattan

How They Compare

Commuters have more transit options in Midtown, which is served by 19 subway lines compared to 0 in Melrose.

Median Sale Price
$0
$2.1M
Median Rent
$2K
$6K
Active Listings
4
369
Avg Days on Market
0 days
96 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
+19.7%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
22

Detailed Comparison

MetricMelroseMidtown
Median Sale Price$0$2,095,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$2,187,500
Median Co-op PriceN/A$834,500
Median Rent$2,322.5$6,000
Active Listings4369
Rental Inventory8409
Days on Market096
Price Cut Share0.0%7.0%
Monthly Sales Volume122
YoY Price Change0.0%+19.7%
YoY Rent Change0.0%+21.2%
YoY Inventory Change0.0%+10.5%
Subway LinesN/A1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A B C D E F M N Q R S W

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Melrose moved 0.0% over the past year, compared to +19.7% in Midtown. The +19.7% gain in Midtown reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

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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Midtown

Midtown Manhattan is the city's primary commercial and transit hub, home to Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, and the Empire State Building. The residential market features luxury condo towers, classic pre-war cooperatives, and postwar doorman buildings served by nearly every subway line in the system. Properties range from high-floor units with skyline panoramas to well-maintained co-ops along the tree-lined side streets east and west of Fifth Avenue.

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Transit Access

Melrose

No subway data available

Midtown

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Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.2 mi

42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.4 mi

Grand Central-42 St (4 5 6 7 S) — 0.4 mi

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.4 mi

34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.5 mi

Active Listings

Melrose for sale

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Midtown 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 Melrose cheaper than Midtown?
Median sale price data is not yet available for one or both neighborhoods. Contact Milton for a current market analysis.
Which has better transit, Melrose or Midtown?
Melrose has access to 0 subway lines and Midtown has 19, making Midtown 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, Melrose or Midtown?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Melrose and Midtown 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 Melrose or Midtown?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Melrose and Midtown 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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