NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Brooklyn
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Brighton Beach has the lower median sale price at $543K vs $1.2M in Upper West Side.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Brighton Beach offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Upper West Side, which is served by 5 subway lines compared to 0 in Brighton Beach.
| Metric | Brighton Beach | Upper West Side |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $542,500 | $1,247,356 |
| Median Condo Price | $520,000 | $1,790,968.5 |
| Median Co-op Price | $368,500 | $847,500 |
| Median Rent | $2,575 | $4,750 |
| Active Listings | 165 | 1081 |
| Rental Inventory | 44 | 1518 |
| Days on Market | 116 | 56 |
| Price Cut Share | 11.5% | 10.5% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 12 | 131 |
| YoY Price Change | -16.5% | -10.9% |
| YoY Rent Change | -4.6% | +5.6% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +51.4% | -12.5% |
| Subway Lines | N/A | 1 2 3 B C |
Prices in Brighton Beach moved -16.5% over the past year, compared to -10.9% in Upper West Side. Both markets have seen price softening, with Brighton Beach declining more sharply over the measured period.
Brighton Beach stretches along Brooklyn's Atlantic shoreline with a housing stock that ranges from 1920s Art Deco apartment buildings along Ocean Parkway to postwar co-op towers and newer oceanfront condominiums. The B and Q trains run above Brighton Beach Avenue, providing direct service to Downtown Brooklyn, Midtown Manhattan, and connections across the system. The Riegelmann Boardwalk extends along the waterfront, connecting to Coney Island, while Brighton Beach Avenue below the elevated tracks forms the neighborhood's primary commercial corridor.
View Full Market ReportThe Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a popular culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.
View Full Market ReportNo subway data available
86 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
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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