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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper East Side vs East Harlem

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Upper East Side

Manhattan

East Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.5M
$689K
Median Rent
$4K
$3K
Active Listings
1629
62
Avg Days on Market
69 days
40.5 days
YoY Price Change
+28.9%
-2.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
155
4

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper East SideEast Harlem
Median Sale Price$1,500,000$688,500
Median Condo Price$1,623,660$663,250
Median Co-op Price$1,305,000$499,911
Median Rent$4,250$2,995
Active Listings162962
Rental Inventory1584327
Days on Market6940.5
Price Cut Share10.9%11.3%
Monthly Sales Volume1554
YoY Price Change+28.9%-2.1%
YoY Rent Change+7.6%+5.1%
YoY Inventory Change+5.8%+19.2%
Subway Lines4 5 64 5 6

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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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

Upper East Side

456

77 St (6) — 0.2 mi

86 St (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi

68 St-Hunter College (6) — 0.5 mi

East Harlem

456

125 St (4 5 6) — 0.6 mi

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