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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Midtown South vs East Harlem

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Midtown South

Manhattan

East Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$850K
$689K
Median Rent
$5K
$3K
Active Listings
75
62
Avg Days on Market
61 days
40.5 days
YoY Price Change
+0.2%
-2.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
2
4

Detailed Comparison

MetricMidtown SouthEast Harlem
Median Sale Price$850,000$688,500
Median Condo Price$2,760,000$663,250
Median Co-op Price$610,000$499,911
Median Rent$5,006$2,995
Active Listings7562
Rental Inventory209327
Days on Market6140.5
Price Cut Share14.7%11.3%
Monthly Sales Volume24
YoY Price Change+0.2%-2.1%
YoY Rent Change+4.2%+5.1%
YoY Inventory Change+63.0%+19.2%
Subway Lines1 2 3 7 A B C D E F M N Q R S W4 5 6

Neighborhood Profiles

Midtown South

Midtown South encompasses the blocks around the Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park, featuring converted loft-style condos, Beaux-Arts co-ops, and Art Deco apartment buildings alongside new residential towers. The R and W trains at 23rd Street, the 6 train on Park Avenue South, and the F and M trains on Sixth Avenue provide extensive subway coverage.

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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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Transit Access

Midtown South

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34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.3 mi

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.5 mi

42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.7 mi

Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.7 mi

East Harlem

456

125 St (4 5 6) — 0.6 mi

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