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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Central Harlem vs West Harlem

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Central Harlem

Manhattan

West Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$870K
$40K
Median Rent
$3K
$4K
Active Listings
353
10
Avg Days on Market
133.5 days
198 days
YoY Price Change
+28.8%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
11
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricCentral HarlemWest Harlem
Median Sale Price$870,000$40,250
Median Condo Price$855,000$1,185,539
Median Co-op Price$500,000$40,250
Median Rent$3,300$3,600
Active Listings35310
Rental Inventory67570
Days on Market133.5198
Price Cut Share10.8%7.1%
Monthly Sales Volume111
YoY Price Change+28.8%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+10.0%+32.1%
YoY Inventory Change+19.3%-33.3%
Subway Lines1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D1 A B C D

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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West Harlem

West Harlem is a dynamic neighborhood that stretches from the Hudson River to St. Nicholas Park. Home to the expanding Columbia University Manhattanville campus and the scenic Riverbank State Park, the area offers a blend of academic energy and waterfront recreation. The real estate market features a mix of historic row houses, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and a growing number of modern boutique condominiums that offer contemporary living in a historic setting.

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Transit Access

Central Harlem

123456ABCD

125 St (1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D) — 0.3 mi

135 St (2 3) — 0.4 mi

West Harlem

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125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.2 mi

145 St (1) — 0.6 mi

Active Listings

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