NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
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For buyers focused on affordability, Prospect Park South has the lower median sale price at $680K vs $1.2M in All Upper West Side.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Prospect Park South offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in All Upper West Side, which is served by 5 subway lines compared to 0 in Prospect Park South.
| Metric | All Upper West Side | Prospect Park South |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,247,356 | $680,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,790,968.5 | $628,220 |
| Median Co-op Price | $847,500 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $4,750 | $3,300 |
| Active Listings | 1081 | 22 |
| Rental Inventory | 1518 | 63 |
| Days on Market | 56 | 119.5 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.5% | 9.1% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 131 | 2 |
| YoY Price Change | -10.9% | 0.0% |
| YoY Rent Change | +5.6% | +18.1% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -12.5% | -4.3% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 B C | N/A |
Prices in All Upper West Side moved -10.9% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Prospect Park South. Both markets have seen price softening, with All Upper West Side declining more sharply over the measured period.
The Upper West Side runs between Central Park and Riverside Park from 59th to 110th Streets, including Lincoln Square, Manhattan Valley, and the blocks surrounding the American Museum of Natural History. The housing stock features grand prewar cooperative apartments, Beaux-Arts and Art Deco buildings, brownstone townhouses, and newer luxury condominiums along the waterfront. The 1/2/3 trains run along Broadway, and the B/C serve Central Park West.
View Full Market ReportProspect Park South is a designated New York City historic district featuring over 200 architect-designed homes in Queen Anne, Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival, and Italianate styles, many with spacious front yards and original period details. The B and Q trains stop at Parkside Avenue and Prospect Park stations, placing Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan within easy reach. The neighborhood borders Prospect Park's southern edge, providing direct access to 526 acres of green space including the Parade Ground's athletic fields.
View Full Market Report86 St (1 B C) — 0.2 mi
79 St (1) — 0.3 mi
81 St-Museum of Natural History (B C) — 0.4 mi
96 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.5 mi
72 St (1 2 3) — 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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