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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

East Harlem vs Midtown West

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

East Harlem

Manhattan

Midtown West

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$689K
$900K
Median Rent
$3K
$4K
Active Listings
62
381
Avg Days on Market
40.5 days
87 days
YoY Price Change
-2.1%
+80.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
4
29

Detailed Comparison

MetricEast HarlemMidtown West
Median Sale Price$688,500$900,000
Median Condo Price$663,250$965,000
Median Co-op Price$499,911$480,000
Median Rent$2,995$4,495
Active Listings62381
Rental Inventory3271162
Days on Market40.587
Price Cut Share11.3%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume429
YoY Price Change-2.1%+80.0%
YoY Rent Change+5.1%+5.8%
YoY Inventory Change+19.2%+19.8%
Subway Lines4 5 61 2 3 7 A C 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 West

Midtown West is a centrally located Manhattan neighborhood known for its proximity to Times Square, Broadway, and the Hudson River. The area features varied housing stock. From historic pre-war cooperatives to modern luxury condominiums, the area offers a sophisticated urban lifestyle with easy access to the city's world-class dining, shopping, and cultural institutions.

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Transit Access

East Harlem

456

125 St (4 5 6) — 0.6 mi

Midtown West

1237ACEFMNQRSW

Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.2 mi

42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.2 mi

57 St (F N Q R W) — 0.5 mi

5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.6 mi

34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.6 mi

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