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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Chelsea vs East Harlem

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Chelsea

Manhattan

East Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.3M
$689K
Median Rent
$6K
$3K
Active Listings
394
62
Avg Days on Market
107 days
40.5 days
YoY Price Change
-27.1%
-2.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
26
4

Detailed Comparison

MetricChelseaEast Harlem
Median Sale Price$1,305,000$688,500
Median Condo Price$2,087,000$663,250
Median Co-op Price$697,586$499,911
Median Rent$5,500$2,995
Active Listings39462
Rental Inventory653327
Days on Market10740.5
Price Cut Share12.9%11.3%
Monthly Sales Volume264
YoY Price Change-27.1%-2.1%
YoY Rent Change+1.9%+5.1%
YoY Inventory Change+5.6%+19.2%
Subway Lines1 2 3 A B C D E F M N Q R W4 5 6

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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East Harlem

East Harlem, also known as El Barrio, is a neighborhood rich in culture, art, and history. Known for its vibrant murals and the historic La Marqueta, the area features a growing number of new residential developments alongside historic buildings. The real estate market offers some of Manhattan's most accessible price points, featuring a mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and a surge of new luxury condominium developments that offer modern amenities and easy access to the Upper East Side.

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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

East Harlem

456

125 St (4 5 6) — 0.6 mi

Active Listings

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