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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Midtown East vs Central Harlem

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Midtown East

Manhattan

Central Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$725K
$870K
Median Rent
$5K
$3K
Active Listings
1219
353
Avg Days on Market
77.5 days
133.5 days
YoY Price Change
-12.4%
+28.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
70
11

Detailed Comparison

MetricMidtown EastCentral Harlem
Median Sale Price$725,000$870,000
Median Condo Price$1,132,500$855,000
Median Co-op Price$640,000$500,000
Median Rent$4,500$3,300
Active Listings1219353
Rental Inventory1503675
Days on Market77.5133.5
Price Cut Share11.0%10.8%
Monthly Sales Volume7011
YoY Price Change-12.4%+28.8%
YoY Rent Change+3.6%+10.0%
YoY Inventory Change+16.4%+19.3%
Subway Lines4 5 6 7 E M S1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D

Neighborhood Profiles

Midtown East

Midtown East is a dynamic hub that serves as the gateway to Manhattan for many. Home to iconic landmarks like Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building, the neighborhood offers unparalleled convenience for commuters and professionals. The residential landscape is a mix of high-rise luxury towers and charming side-street cooperatives, providing a wide array of options for those who want to be at the center of the city's energy.

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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

Midtown East

4567EMS

Grand Central-42 St (4 5 6 7 S) — 0.3 mi

51 St (6) — 0.3 mi

Lexington Av/53 St (E M) — 0.4 mi

5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.5 mi

59 St (4 5 6) — 0.7 mi

Central Harlem

123456ABCD

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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