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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Downtown Brooklyn vs East Harlem

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Downtown Brooklyn

Brooklyn

East Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$689K
Median Rent
$4K
$3K
Active Listings
108
62
Avg Days on Market
69 days
40.5 days
YoY Price Change
+184.1%
-2.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
13
4

Detailed Comparison

MetricDowntown BrooklynEast Harlem
Median Sale Price$1,115,000$688,500
Median Condo Price$1,395,000$663,250
Median Co-op Price$570,000$499,911
Median Rent$4,475$2,995
Active Listings10862
Rental Inventory679327
Days on Market6940.5
Price Cut Share13.0%11.3%
Monthly Sales Volume134
YoY Price Change+184.1%-2.1%
YoY Rent Change-0.3%+5.1%
YoY Inventory Change+33.3%+19.2%
Subway Lines2 3 4 5 A C F R4 5 6

Neighborhood Profiles

Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn has transformed into a premier residential destination, characterized by its soaring skyline and unparalleled connectivity. As the borough's central business district, it offers a high-energy lifestyle with immediate access to the Barclays Center, City Point, and nearly every major subway line. The real estate market is dominated by ultra-modern luxury glass towers that offer world-class amenities and breathtaking views of Brooklyn and Manhattan.

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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

Downtown Brooklyn

2345ACFR

Court St (R) — 0.1 mi

Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.1 mi

Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.2 mi

Clark St (2 3) — 0.3 mi

High St (A C) — 0.4 mi

East Harlem

456

125 St (4 5 6) — 0.6 mi

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