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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

East Harlem vs Midtown South

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

East Harlem

Manhattan

Midtown South

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$689K
$850K
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
62
75
Avg Days on Market
40.5 days
61 days
YoY Price Change
-2.1%
+0.2%
Monthly Sales Volume
4
2

Detailed Comparison

MetricEast HarlemMidtown South
Median Sale Price$688,500$850,000
Median Condo Price$663,250$2,760,000
Median Co-op Price$499,911$610,000
Median Rent$2,995$5,006
Active Listings6275
Rental Inventory327209
Days on Market40.561
Price Cut Share11.3%14.7%
Monthly Sales Volume42
YoY Price Change-2.1%+0.2%
YoY Rent Change+5.1%+4.2%
YoY Inventory Change+19.2%+63.0%
Subway Lines4 5 61 2 3 7 A B C D E F M N Q R S 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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Midtown South

Midtown South encompasses the blocks around the Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park, featuring converted loft-style condos, Beaux-Arts co-ops, and Art Deco apartment buildings alongside new residential towers. The R and W trains at 23rd Street, the 6 train on Park Avenue South, and the F and M trains on Sixth Avenue provide extensive subway coverage.

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Transit Access

East Harlem

456

125 St (4 5 6) — 0.6 mi

Midtown South

1237ABCDEFMNQRSW

34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.3 mi

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.5 mi

42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.7 mi

Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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