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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Chelsea vs West Harlem

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Chelsea

Manhattan

West Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.3M
$40K
Median Rent
$6K
$4K
Active Listings
394
10
Avg Days on Market
107 days
198 days
YoY Price Change
-27.1%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
26
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricChelseaWest Harlem
Median Sale Price$1,305,000$40,250
Median Condo Price$2,087,000$1,185,539
Median Co-op Price$697,586$40,250
Median Rent$5,500$3,600
Active Listings39410
Rental Inventory65370
Days on Market107198
Price Cut Share12.9%7.1%
Monthly Sales Volume261
YoY Price Change-27.1%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+1.9%+32.1%
YoY Inventory Change+5.6%-33.3%
Subway Lines1 2 3 A B C D E F M N Q R W1 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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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

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

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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