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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Lower East Side vs Central Harlem

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Central Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$870K
Median Rent
$5K
$3K
Active Listings
190
353
Avg Days on Market
50.5 days
133.5 days
YoY Price Change
-0.9%
+28.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
15
11

Detailed Comparison

MetricLower East SideCentral Harlem
Median Sale Price$1,080,000$870,000
Median Condo Price$2,535,000$855,000
Median Co-op Price$610,000$500,000
Median Rent$4,567.5$3,300
Active Listings190353
Rental Inventory340675
Days on Market50.5133.5
Price Cut Share10.0%10.8%
Monthly Sales Volume1511
YoY Price Change-0.9%+28.8%
YoY Rent Change+7.5%+10.0%
YoY Inventory Change+19.5%+19.3%
Subway LinesB D F J M Z1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D

Neighborhood Profiles

Lower East Side

The Lower East Side (LES) is a neighborhood where New York’s storied history meets its high-end future. Known for its legendary nightlife and deep historic roots, the area has seen a dramatic transformation with the arrival of luxury towers like Essex Crossing. The housing stock is a unique mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and ultra-modern condominiums that offer some of the best views in Downtown Manhattan.

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Central Harlem

Central Harlem is the cultural and historic soul of Upper Manhattan. Known for its grand boulevards like Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd and its rich jazz heritage, the neighborhood offers a vibrant urban lifestyle. The real estate market is a mix of beautifully preserved 19th-century brownstones, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and a surge of modern luxury condominiums that offer contemporary amenities near the 125th Street retail corridor.

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Transit Access

Lower East Side

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East Broadway (F) — 0.3 mi

Delancey St-Essex St (F J M Z) — 0.3 mi

Grand St (B D) — 0.5 mi

Bowery (J Z) — 0.5 mi

Second Ave (F) — 0.6 mi

Central Harlem

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125 St (1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D) — 0.3 mi

135 St (2 3) — 0.4 mi

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