Upper East Side vs Upper West Side
Upper East Side scores higher overall and takes 4 of the 5 categories in the table.
Upper East Side
80
out of 100
2nd of 24 in Manhattan · 59 streets
VS
Upper West Side
72
out of 100
8th of 24 in Manhattan · 64 streets
| Category | Upper East Side | Upper West Side |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet | 77 (higher) | 54 |
| Clean | 52 (higher) | 44 |
| Traffic safety | 76 | 76 |
| Street crime | 87 (higher) | 70 |
| Access | 88 (higher) | 86 |
Median street score, with category averages in the table. From 311, HPD, crash, NYPD felony, transit, food & tree canopy records, updated weekly.
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Vote on StreetsTop Streets in Upper East Side
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View all Upper East Side streets →East 72 Street
Manhattan
93A
2East 69 Street
Manhattan
91A
3East 70 Street
Manhattan
89A
4York Avenue
Manhattan23% rent-stabilized
88A
5East 79 Street
Manhattan
88A
Top Streets in Upper West Side
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View all Upper West Side streets →West End Avenue
Manhattan
92A
2West 60 Street
Manhattan
91A
3West 67 Street
Manhattan
90A
4West 75 Street
Manhattan20% rent-stabilized
86A
5West 64 Street
Manhattan
86A
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