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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Brooklyn Heights vs West Harlem

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn

West Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.0M
$40K
Median Rent
$4K
$4K
Active Listings
91
10
Avg Days on Market
53.5 days
198 days
YoY Price Change
-27.6%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
9
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricBrooklyn HeightsWest Harlem
Median Sale Price$1,025,012.5$40,250
Median Condo Price$2,700,000$1,185,539
Median Co-op Price$790,000$40,250
Median Rent$4,352$3,600
Active Listings9110
Rental Inventory13670
Days on Market53.5198
Price Cut Share6.6%7.1%
Monthly Sales Volume91
YoY Price Change-27.6%0.0%
YoY Rent Change-1.0%+32.1%
YoY Inventory Change-7.1%-33.3%
Subway Lines2 3 4 5 A C F R1 A B C D

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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West Harlem

West Harlem is a dynamic neighborhood that stretches from the Hudson River to St. Nicholas Park. Home to the expanding Columbia University Manhattanville campus and the scenic Riverbank State Park, the area offers a blend of academic energy and waterfront recreation. The real estate market features a mix of historic row houses, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and a growing number of modern boutique condominiums that offer contemporary living in a historic setting.

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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

West Harlem

1ABCD

125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.2 mi

145 St (1) — 0.6 mi

Active Listings

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