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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Central Harlem vs Murray Hill

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Central Harlem

Manhattan

Murray Hill

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$870K
$1.1M
Median Rent
$3K
$4K
Active Listings
353
145
Avg Days on Market
133.5 days
68 days
YoY Price Change
+28.8%
+3.2%
Monthly Sales Volume
11
52

Detailed Comparison

MetricCentral HarlemMurray Hill
Median Sale Price$870,000$1,095,000
Median Condo Price$855,000$1,350,000
Median Co-op Price$500,000$750,000
Median Rent$3,300$4,200
Active Listings353145
Rental Inventory675310
Days on Market133.568
Price Cut Share10.8%11.8%
Monthly Sales Volume1152
YoY Price Change+28.8%+3.2%
YoY Rent Change+10.0%+4.1%
YoY Inventory Change+19.3%-5.3%
Subway Lines1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D4 5 6 7 B D 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 an active 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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Murray Hill

Murray Hill offers a central Manhattan location with a surprisingly neighborhood-like feel. Known for its historic 'Sniffen Court' and a mix of mid-century high-rises and 19th-century townhouses, it is a popular choice for professionals seeking proximity to Grand Central and Midtown. The neighborhood is particularly well-regarded for offering a wide range of price points, from entry-level studio cooperatives to expansive luxury penthouses.

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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

Murray Hill

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Grand Central-42 St (4 5 6 7 S) — 0.3 mi

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.6 mi

51 St (6) — 0.7 mi

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