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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Chelsea vs Central Harlem

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Chelsea

Manhattan

Central Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.3M
$870K
Median Rent
$6K
$3K
Active Listings
394
353
Avg Days on Market
107 days
133.5 days
YoY Price Change
-27.1%
+28.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
26
11

Detailed Comparison

MetricChelseaCentral Harlem
Median Sale Price$1,305,000$870,000
Median Condo Price$2,087,000$855,000
Median Co-op Price$697,586$500,000
Median Rent$5,500$3,300
Active Listings394353
Rental Inventory653675
Days on Market107133.5
Price Cut Share12.9%10.8%
Monthly Sales Volume2611
YoY Price Change-27.1%+28.8%
YoY Rent Change+1.9%+10.0%
YoY Inventory Change+5.6%+19.3%
Subway Lines1 2 3 A B C D E F M N Q R W1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D

Neighborhood Profiles

Chelsea

Chelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood seamlessly blends industrial history with modern luxury. The real estate market here is dominated by high-end condominium developments designed by world-renowned architects, alongside charming pre-war lofts and historic townhouses in the Chelsea Historic District.

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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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Transit Access

Chelsea

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34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.6 mi

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.7 mi

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

Active Listings

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