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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Central Harlem vs Forest Hills

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

Manhattan|Queens

Central Harlem

Manhattan

Forest Hills

Queens

Median Sale Price
$870K
$433K
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
353
365
Avg Days on Market
133.5 days
85.5 days
YoY Price Change
+28.8%
+5.5%
Monthly Sales Volume
11
38

Detailed Comparison

MetricCentral HarlemForest Hills
Median Sale Price$870,000$432,500
Median Condo Price$855,000$804,400
Median Co-op Price$500,000$356,000
Median Rent$3,300$2,842
Active Listings353365
Rental Inventory675221
Days on Market133.585.5
Price Cut Share10.8%13.4%
Monthly Sales Volume1138
YoY Price Change+28.8%+5.5%
YoY Rent Change+10.0%+3.3%
YoY Inventory Change+19.3%+20.9%
Subway Lines1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C DN/A

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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Forest Hills

Forest Hills is a sought-after and picturesque Queens neighborhood known for its lush greenery and exceptional architecture. The area is famous for Forest Hills Gardens, a private community featuring stunning Tudor-style homes and winding streets. The broader neighborhood offers a mix of grand pre-war cooperatives, modern luxury condominiums, and the vibrant shopping and dining destination of Austin Street, providing a suburban feel within the city limits.

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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

Forest Hills

No subway data available

Active Listings

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