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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Central Harlem vs Chelsea

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Central Harlem

Manhattan

Chelsea

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$870K
$1.3M
Median Rent
$3K
$6K
Active Listings
353
394
Avg Days on Market
133.5 days
107 days
YoY Price Change
+28.8%
-27.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
11
26

Detailed Comparison

MetricCentral HarlemChelsea
Median Sale Price$870,000$1,305,000
Median Condo Price$855,000$2,087,000
Median Co-op Price$500,000$697,586
Median Rent$3,300$5,500
Active Listings353394
Rental Inventory675653
Days on Market133.5107
Price Cut Share10.8%12.9%
Monthly Sales Volume1126
YoY Price Change+28.8%-27.1%
YoY Rent Change+10.0%+1.9%
YoY Inventory Change+19.3%+5.6%
Subway Lines1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D1 2 3 A B C D E F M N Q R W

Neighborhood Profiles

Central Harlem

Central Harlem is the cultural and historic soul of Upper Manhattan. Known for its grand boulevards like Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd and its rich jazz heritage, the neighborhood offers a vibrant urban lifestyle. The real estate market is a mix of beautifully preserved 19th-century brownstones, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and a surge of modern luxury condominiums that offer contemporary amenities near the 125th Street retail corridor.

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Chelsea

Chelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood seamlessly blends industrial history with modern luxury. The real estate market here is dominated by high-end condominium developments designed by world-renowned architects, alongside charming pre-war lofts and historic townhouses in the Chelsea Historic District.

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Transit Access

Central Harlem

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125 St (1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D) — 0.3 mi

135 St (2 3) — 0.4 mi

Chelsea

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34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.6 mi

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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