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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
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For buyers focused on affordability, Port Morris has the lower median sale price at $549K vs $790K in Roosevelt Island.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Roosevelt Island offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
| Metric | Port Morris | Roosevelt Island |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $548,634 | $790,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $600,000 | $790,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $375,000 | $1,714,051 |
| Median Rent | $2,600 | $4,550 |
| Active Listings | 1 | 35 |
| Rental Inventory | 1 | 62 |
| Days on Market | 53 | 66.5 |
| Price Cut Share | 100.0% | 11.4% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 1 | 1 |
| YoY Price Change | -12.2% | +0.6% |
| YoY Rent Change | -36.6% | +7.1% |
| YoY Inventory Change | 0.0% | -16.7% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | N/A |
Prices in Port Morris moved -12.2% over the past year, compared to +0.6% in Roosevelt Island. Roosevelt Island is seeing price appreciation while Port Morris has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
Port Morris features established architecture combining traditional multi-unit buildings with historic cooperatives. The area is served by regional rail lines offering transit access, while local parks provide immediate green space. These fixed residential structures anchor the borough's property landscape in NYC.
View Full Market ReportRoosevelt Island is a unique and low-traffic residential community situated in the East River between Manhattan and Queens. Known for its car-free streets, abundant green space, and stunning skyline views, it offers a retreat from the city's bustle. The real estate market is primarily composed of modern high-rise cooperatives and condominiums that provide a high quality of life with easy access to Manhattan via the iconic tram or the F train.
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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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.
From the 2008 financial crisis through the 2020 pandemic, the NYC metro Case-Shiller composite fell about 25% peak-to-trough between 2007 and 2012, then fully recovered by 2017 and gained another 15% through Q1 2020. Port Morris and Roosevelt Island both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.
Roosevelt Island tracked the more resilient Manhattan price path with a 10% to 15% peak-to-trough decline, while Port Morris moved closer to the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% retracement before recovering through 2017.
Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.
| Metric (2026) | Port Morris | Roosevelt Island |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $548,634 | $790,000 |
| Median Rent | $2,600/mo | $4,550/mo |
| Year-over-Year Price Change | -12.2% | +0.6% |
| Average Days on Market | 53 days | 66.5 days |
| Distance to Nearest Subway | N/A | N/A |
Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.
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