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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

East Harlem vs Downtown Brooklyn

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

East Harlem

Manhattan

Downtown Brooklyn

Brooklyn

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

Detailed Comparison

MetricEast HarlemDowntown Brooklyn
Median Sale Price$688,500$1,115,000
Median Condo Price$663,250$1,395,000
Median Co-op Price$499,911$570,000
Median Rent$2,995$4,475
Active Listings62108
Rental Inventory327679
Days on Market40.569
Price Cut Share11.3%13.0%
Monthly Sales Volume413
YoY Price Change-2.1%+184.1%
YoY Rent Change+5.1%-0.3%
YoY Inventory Change+19.2%+33.3%
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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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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Transit Access

East Harlem

456

125 St (4 5 6) — 0.6 mi

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

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