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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Central Harlem vs East Harlem

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Central Harlem

Manhattan

East Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$870K
$689K
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
353
62
Avg Days on Market
133.5 days
40.5 days
YoY Price Change
+28.8%
-2.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
11
4

Detailed Comparison

MetricCentral HarlemEast Harlem
Median Sale Price$870,000$688,500
Median Condo Price$855,000$663,250
Median Co-op Price$500,000$499,911
Median Rent$3,300$2,995
Active Listings35362
Rental Inventory675327
Days on Market133.540.5
Price Cut Share10.8%11.3%
Monthly Sales Volume114
YoY Price Change+28.8%-2.1%
YoY Rent Change+10.0%+5.1%
YoY Inventory Change+19.3%+19.2%
Subway Lines1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D4 5 6

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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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

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

East Harlem

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125 St (4 5 6) — 0.6 mi

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