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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Central Harlem vs Upper West Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Central Harlem

Manhattan

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$870K
$1.2M
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
353
1171
Avg Days on Market
133.5 days
73 days
YoY Price Change
+28.8%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
11
113

Detailed Comparison

MetricCentral HarlemUpper West Side
Median Sale Price$870,000$1,200,000
Median Condo Price$855,000$1,410,000
Median Co-op Price$500,000$865,000
Median Rent$3,300$4,800
Active Listings3531171
Rental Inventory6751410
Days on Market133.573
Price Cut Share10.8%10.5%
Monthly Sales Volume11113
YoY Price Change+28.8%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+10.0%+11.8%
YoY Inventory Change+19.3%+3.8%
Subway Lines1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D1 2 3 B C

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 West Side

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Nestled between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides an unparalleled connection to nature within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a vibrant culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.

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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 West Side

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86 St (1 B C) — 0.2 mi

79 St (1) — 0.3 mi

81 St-Museum of Natural History (B C) — 0.4 mi

96 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.5 mi

72 St (1 2 3) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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