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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Central Harlem vs Midtown South

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Central Harlem

Manhattan

Midtown South

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$870K
$850K
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
353
75
Avg Days on Market
133.5 days
61 days
YoY Price Change
+28.8%
+0.2%
Monthly Sales Volume
11
2

Detailed Comparison

MetricCentral HarlemMidtown South
Median Sale Price$870,000$850,000
Median Condo Price$855,000$2,760,000
Median Co-op Price$500,000$610,000
Median Rent$3,300$5,006
Active Listings35375
Rental Inventory675209
Days on Market133.561
Price Cut Share10.8%14.7%
Monthly Sales Volume112
YoY Price Change+28.8%+0.2%
YoY Rent Change+10.0%+4.2%
YoY Inventory Change+19.3%+63.0%
Subway Lines1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D1 2 3 7 A B C D E F M N Q R S 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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Midtown South

Midtown South encompasses the blocks around the Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park, featuring converted loft-style condos, Beaux-Arts co-ops, and Art Deco apartment buildings alongside new residential towers. The R and W trains at 23rd Street, the 6 train on Park Avenue South, and the F and M trains on Sixth Avenue provide extensive subway coverage.

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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

Midtown South

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34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.3 mi

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.5 mi

42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.7 mi

Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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