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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Downtown Brooklyn vs West Harlem

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

Downtown Brooklyn

Brooklyn

West Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$40K
Median Rent
$4K
$4K
Active Listings
108
10
Avg Days on Market
69 days
198 days
YoY Price Change
+184.1%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
13
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricDowntown BrooklynWest Harlem
Median Sale Price$1,115,000$40,250
Median Condo Price$1,395,000$1,185,539
Median Co-op Price$570,000$40,250
Median Rent$4,475$3,600
Active Listings10810
Rental Inventory67970
Days on Market69198
Price Cut Share13.0%7.1%
Monthly Sales Volume131
YoY Price Change+184.1%0.0%
YoY Rent Change-0.3%+32.1%
YoY Inventory Change+33.3%-33.3%
Subway Lines2 3 4 5 A C F R1 A B C D

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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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

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

West Harlem

1ABCD

125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.2 mi

145 St (1) — 0.6 mi

Active Listings

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