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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Central Harlem vs Upper East Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Central Harlem

Manhattan

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$870K
$1.5M
Median Rent
$3K
$4K
Active Listings
353
1629
Avg Days on Market
133.5 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
+28.8%
+28.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
11
155

Detailed Comparison

MetricCentral HarlemUpper East Side
Median Sale Price$870,000$1,500,000
Median Condo Price$855,000$1,623,660
Median Co-op Price$500,000$1,305,000
Median Rent$3,300$4,250
Active Listings3531629
Rental Inventory6751584
Days on Market133.569
Price Cut Share10.8%10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume11155
YoY Price Change+28.8%+28.9%
YoY Rent Change+10.0%+7.6%
YoY Inventory Change+19.3%+5.8%
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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Upper East Side

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its quiet, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.

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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

Upper East Side

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77 St (6) — 0.2 mi

86 St (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi

68 St-Hunter College (6) — 0.5 mi

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