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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

East Harlem vs Lower East Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

East Harlem

Manhattan

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$689K
$1.1M
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
62
190
Avg Days on Market
40.5 days
50.5 days
YoY Price Change
-2.1%
-0.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
4
15

Detailed Comparison

MetricEast HarlemLower East Side
Median Sale Price$688,500$1,080,000
Median Condo Price$663,250$2,535,000
Median Co-op Price$499,911$610,000
Median Rent$2,995$4,567.5
Active Listings62190
Rental Inventory327340
Days on Market40.550.5
Price Cut Share11.3%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume415
YoY Price Change-2.1%-0.9%
YoY Rent Change+5.1%+7.5%
YoY Inventory Change+19.2%+19.5%
Subway Lines4 5 6B D F J M Z

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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Lower East Side

The Lower East Side (LES) is a neighborhood where New York’s storied history meets its high-end future. Known for its legendary nightlife and deep historic roots, the area has seen a dramatic transformation with the arrival of luxury towers like Essex Crossing. The housing stock is a unique mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and ultra-modern condominiums that offer some of the best views in Downtown Manhattan.

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Transit Access

East Harlem

456

125 St (4 5 6) — 0.6 mi

Lower East Side

BDFJMZ

East Broadway (F) — 0.3 mi

Delancey St-Essex St (F J M Z) — 0.3 mi

Grand St (B D) — 0.5 mi

Bowery (J Z) — 0.5 mi

Second Ave (F) — 0.6 mi

Active Listings

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