NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Brooklyn
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Upper East Side has the lower median sale price at $1.3M vs $1.9M in DUMBO.
Commuters have more transit options in DUMBO, which is served by 6 subway lines compared to 3 in Upper East Side.
| Metric | DUMBO | Upper East Side |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,950,000 | $1,332,500 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,950,000 | $1,800,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | N/A | $1,167,500 |
| Median Rent | $6,250 | $4,270 |
| Active Listings | 93 | 1593 |
| Rental Inventory | 149 | 1686 |
| Days on Market | 89 | 59 |
| Price Cut Share | 6.5% | 13.1% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 4 | 170 |
| YoY Price Change | +3.4% | +31.0% |
| YoY Rent Change | +17.9% | +6.9% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +1.1% | -3.7% |
| Subway Lines | 2 3 A C F R | 4 5 6 |
Prices in DUMBO moved +3.4% over the past year, compared to +31.0% in Upper East Side. The +31.0% gain in Upper East Side reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.
DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) sits between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges along the East River waterfront, with a 95-building historic district of converted industrial warehouses. The housing market features spacious loft residences with exposed brick and high ceilings alongside modern luxury condominiums with skyline and waterfront views, served by the F train at York Street and the A and C at High Street. Brooklyn Bridge Park stretches along the waterfront with piers, playgrounds, and Jane's Carousel.
View Full Market ReportThe Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.
View Full Market ReportYork St (F) — 0.2 mi
High St (A C) — 0.3 mi
Clark St (2 3) — 0.5 mi
Court St (R) — 0.7 mi
East Broadway (F) — 0.7 mi
77 St (6) — 0.2 mi
86 St (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi
68 St-Hunter College (6) — 0.5 mi
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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