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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Brooklyn Heights vs East Harlem

Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn

East Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.0M
$689K
Median Rent
$4K
$3K
Active Listings
91
62
Avg Days on Market
53.5 days
40.5 days
YoY Price Change
-27.6%
-2.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
9
4

Detailed Comparison

MetricBrooklyn HeightsEast Harlem
Median Sale Price$1,025,012.5$688,500
Median Condo Price$2,700,000$663,250
Median Co-op Price$790,000$499,911
Median Rent$4,352$2,995
Active Listings9162
Rental Inventory136327
Days on Market53.540.5
Price Cut Share6.6%11.3%
Monthly Sales Volume94
YoY Price Change-27.6%-2.1%
YoY Rent Change-1.0%+5.1%
YoY Inventory Change-7.1%+19.2%
Subway Lines2 3 4 5 A C F R4 5 6

Neighborhood Profiles

Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Heights is New York City’s first historic district, famous for its grand architecture and the iconic Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Offering some of the most breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, the neighborhood exudes a quiet, old-world elegance. The real estate market is characterized by magnificent pre-war townhouses, sought-after cooperatives, and a select few ultra-luxury waterfront developments along Brooklyn Bridge Park.

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East Harlem

East Harlem, also known as El Barrio, is a neighborhood rich in culture, art, and history. Known for its vibrant murals and the historic La Marqueta, the area features a growing number of new residential developments alongside historic buildings. The real estate market offers some of Manhattan's most accessible price points, featuring a mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and a surge of new luxury condominium developments that offer modern amenities and easy access to the Upper East Side.

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Transit Access

Brooklyn Heights

2345ACFR

Clark St (2 3) — 0.1 mi

Court St (R) — 0.2 mi

High St (A C) — 0.3 mi

Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.3 mi

Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.4 mi

East Harlem

456

125 St (4 5 6) — 0.6 mi

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