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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

East Harlem vs Brooklyn Heights

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

East Harlem

Manhattan

Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$689K
$1.0M
Median Rent
$3K
$4K
Active Listings
62
91
Avg Days on Market
40.5 days
53.5 days
YoY Price Change
-2.1%
-27.6%
Monthly Sales Volume
4
9

Detailed Comparison

MetricEast HarlemBrooklyn Heights
Median Sale Price$688,500$1,025,012.5
Median Condo Price$663,250$2,700,000
Median Co-op Price$499,911$790,000
Median Rent$2,995$4,352
Active Listings6291
Rental Inventory327136
Days on Market40.553.5
Price Cut Share11.3%6.6%
Monthly Sales Volume49
YoY Price Change-2.1%-27.6%
YoY Rent Change+5.1%-1.0%
YoY Inventory Change+19.2%-7.1%
Subway Lines4 5 62 3 4 5 A C F R

Neighborhood Profiles

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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Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Heights is New York City’s first historic district, famous for its grand architecture and the iconic Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Offering some of the most breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, the neighborhood exudes a quiet, old-world elegance. The real estate market is characterized by magnificent pre-war townhouses, sought-after cooperatives, and a select few ultra-luxury waterfront developments along Brooklyn Bridge Park.

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Transit Access

East Harlem

456

125 St (4 5 6) — 0.6 mi

Brooklyn Heights

2345ACFR

Clark St (2 3) — 0.1 mi

Court St (R) — 0.2 mi

High St (A C) — 0.3 mi

Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.3 mi

Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.4 mi

Active Listings

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