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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Chinatown vs East Harlem

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Chinatown

Manhattan

East Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$550K
$689K
Median Rent
$4K
$3K
Active Listings
13
62
Avg Days on Market
0 days
40.5 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
-2.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
4

Detailed Comparison

MetricChinatownEast Harlem
Median Sale Price$550,364$688,500
Median Condo Price$550,364$663,250
Median Co-op PriceN/A$499,911
Median Rent$4,350$2,995
Active Listings1362
Rental Inventory48327
Days on Market040.5
Price Cut Share13.3%11.3%
Monthly Sales Volume14
YoY Price Change0.0%-2.1%
YoY Rent Change+36.2%+5.1%
YoY Inventory Change+225.0%+19.2%
Subway Lines1 4 5 6 A B C D E F J N Q R W Z4 5 6

Neighborhood Profiles

Chinatown

Chinatown occupies a dense section of Lower Manhattan centered on Canal Street, where 10 subway lines converge including the 6, J, N, Q, R, W, and Z trains, making it one of the most transit-rich neighborhoods below 14th Street. The housing stock consists primarily of prewar walk-up buildings alongside newer condominium developments and the 44-story Confucius Plaza residential tower. Columbus Park, one of the city's earliest public parks, and the 7.8-acre Sara D. Roosevelt Park provide open green space along the neighborhood's edges.

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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

Chinatown

1456ABCDEFJNQRWZ

Grand St (B D) — 0.2 mi

Canal St (1 6 A C E J N Q R W Z) — 0.3 mi

Bowery (J Z) — 0.3 mi

East Broadway (F) — 0.4 mi

Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi

East Harlem

456

125 St (4 5 6) — 0.6 mi

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