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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Hamilton Heights vs Chelsea

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Hamilton Heights

Manhattan

Chelsea

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$873K
$1.3M
Median Rent
$3K
$6K
Active Listings
86
394
Avg Days on Market
76.5 days
107 days
YoY Price Change
+63.2%
-27.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
3
26

Detailed Comparison

MetricHamilton HeightsChelsea
Median Sale Price$872,500$1,305,000
Median Condo Price$532,500$2,087,000
Median Co-op Price$400,000$697,586
Median Rent$3,047.5$5,500
Active Listings86394
Rental Inventory218653
Days on Market76.5107
Price Cut Share4.7%12.9%
Monthly Sales Volume326
YoY Price Change+63.2%-27.1%
YoY Rent Change+9.8%+1.9%
YoY Inventory Change+28.4%+5.6%
Subway Lines1 A B C D1 2 3 A B C D E F M N Q R W

Neighborhood Profiles

Hamilton Heights

Hamilton Heights is a historic and architecturally stunning section of Harlem, named after Alexander Hamilton. The neighborhood is famous for its grand row houses and the beautiful campus of City College. Residents enjoy proximity to Riverbank State Park and a growing number of cafes and restaurants. The real estate market features a mix of impeccably preserved historic townhouses, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and modern boutique developments.

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Chelsea

Chelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood seamlessly blends industrial history with modern luxury. The real estate market here is dominated by high-end condominium developments designed by world-renowned architects, alongside charming pre-war lofts and historic townhouses in the Chelsea Historic District.

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Transit Access

Hamilton Heights

1ABCD

145 St (1 A B C D) — 0.2 mi

125 St (1) — 0.7 mi

Chelsea

123ABCDEFMNQRW

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

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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