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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

East Harlem vs Flatiron

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

East Harlem

Manhattan

Flatiron

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$689K
$1.9M
Median Rent
$3K
$6K
Active Listings
62
222
Avg Days on Market
40.5 days
79 days
YoY Price Change
-2.1%
-28.2%
Monthly Sales Volume
4
16

Detailed Comparison

MetricEast HarlemFlatiron
Median Sale Price$688,500$1,850,000
Median Condo Price$663,250$1,725,000
Median Co-op Price$499,911$1,775,000
Median Rent$2,995$6,012.5
Active Listings62222
Rental Inventory327250
Days on Market40.579
Price Cut Share11.3%10.4%
Monthly Sales Volume416
YoY Price Change-2.1%-28.2%
YoY Rent Change+5.1%-2.9%
YoY Inventory Change+19.2%+3.7%
Subway Lines4 5 61 2 3 B D F M N Q R W

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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Flatiron

The Flatiron District is a vibrant intersection of history, technology, and luxury living. Named after the iconic Flatiron Building, the neighborhood is centered around Madison Square Park and is a hub for the city's 'Silicon Alley.' The real estate market is famous for its grand cast-iron loft buildings with high ceilings and expansive floor plans, alongside ultra-luxury glass towers that offer modern amenities and central Manhattan convenience.

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Transit Access

East Harlem

456

125 St (4 5 6) — 0.6 mi

Flatiron

123BDFMNQRW

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.6 mi

34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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