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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Forest Hills vs West Harlem

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

Queens|Manhattan

Forest Hills

Queens

West Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$433K
$40K
Median Rent
$3K
$4K
Active Listings
365
10
Avg Days on Market
85.5 days
198 days
YoY Price Change
+5.5%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
38
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricForest HillsWest Harlem
Median Sale Price$432,500$40,250
Median Condo Price$804,400$1,185,539
Median Co-op Price$356,000$40,250
Median Rent$2,842$3,600
Active Listings36510
Rental Inventory22170
Days on Market85.5198
Price Cut Share13.4%7.1%
Monthly Sales Volume381
YoY Price Change+5.5%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+3.3%+32.1%
YoY Inventory Change+20.9%-33.3%
Subway LinesN/A1 A B C D

Neighborhood Profiles

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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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

Forest Hills

No subway data available

West Harlem

1ABCD

125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.2 mi

145 St (1) — 0.6 mi

Active Listings

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