NYC Neighborhood Comparison

East Harlem vs Forest Hills

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

Manhattan|Queens

East Harlem

Manhattan

Forest Hills

Queens

Median Sale Price

$689K

$433K

Median Rent

$3K

Active Listings

365

Avg Days on Market

40.5 days

85.5 days

YoY Price Change

-2.1%

+5.5%

Monthly Sales Volume

Detailed Comparison

Metric	East Harlem	Forest Hills
Median Sale Price	$688,500	$432,500
Median Condo Price	$663,250	$804,400
Median Co-op Price	$499,911	$356,000
Median Rent	$2,995	$2,842
Active Listings	62	365
Rental Inventory	327	221
Days on Market	40.5	85.5
Price Cut Share	11.3%	13.4%
Monthly Sales Volume	4	38
YoY Price Change	-2.1%	+5.5%
YoY Rent Change	+5.1%	+3.3%
YoY Inventory Change	+19.2%	+20.9%
Subway Lines	4 5 6	N/A

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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Forest Hills

Forest Hills is a sought-after and picturesque Queens neighborhood known for its lush greenery and exceptional architecture. The area is famous for Forest Hills Gardens, a private community featuring stunning Tudor-style homes and winding streets. The broader neighborhood offers a mix of grand pre-war cooperatives, modern luxury condominiums, and the vibrant shopping and dining destination of Austin Street, providing a suburban feel within the city limits.

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