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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper East Side vs Central Harlem

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Central Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.5M
$870K
Median Rent
$4K
$3K
Active Listings
1629
353
Avg Days on Market
69 days
133.5 days
YoY Price Change
+28.9%
+28.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
155
11

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper East SideCentral Harlem
Median Sale Price$1,500,000$870,000
Median Condo Price$1,623,660$855,000
Median Co-op Price$1,305,000$500,000
Median Rent$4,250$3,300
Active Listings1629353
Rental Inventory1584675
Days on Market69133.5
Price Cut Share10.9%10.8%
Monthly Sales Volume15511
YoY Price Change+28.9%+28.8%
YoY Rent Change+7.6%+10.0%
YoY Inventory Change+5.8%+19.3%
Subway Lines4 5 61 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D

Neighborhood Profiles

Upper East Side

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its quiet, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.

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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

Upper East Side

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77 St (6) — 0.2 mi

86 St (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi

68 St-Hunter College (6) — 0.5 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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