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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

East Harlem vs West Harlem

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

East Harlem

Manhattan

West Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$689K
$40K
Median Rent
$3K
$4K
Active Listings
62
10
Avg Days on Market
40.5 days
198 days
YoY Price Change
-2.1%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
4
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricEast HarlemWest Harlem
Median Sale Price$688,500$40,250
Median Condo Price$663,250$1,185,539
Median Co-op Price$499,911$40,250
Median Rent$2,995$3,600
Active Listings6210
Rental Inventory32770
Days on Market40.5198
Price Cut Share11.3%7.1%
Monthly Sales Volume41
YoY Price Change-2.1%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+5.1%+32.1%
YoY Inventory Change+19.2%-33.3%
Subway Lines4 5 61 A B C D

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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West Harlem

West Harlem is a dynamic neighborhood that stretches from the Hudson River to St. Nicholas Park. Home to the expanding Columbia University Manhattanville campus and the scenic Riverbank State Park, the area offers a blend of academic energy and waterfront recreation. The real estate market features a mix of historic row houses, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and a growing number of modern boutique condominiums that offer contemporary living in a historic setting.

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Transit Access

East Harlem

456

125 St (4 5 6) — 0.6 mi

West Harlem

1ABCD

125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.2 mi

145 St (1) — 0.6 mi

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