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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper West Side vs East Harlem

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Upper West Side

Manhattan

East Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$689K
Median Rent
$5K
$3K
Active Listings
1171
62
Avg Days on Market
73 days
40.5 days
YoY Price Change
+7.9%
-2.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
113
4

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper West SideEast Harlem
Median Sale Price$1,200,000$688,500
Median Condo Price$1,410,000$663,250
Median Co-op Price$865,000$499,911
Median Rent$4,800$2,995
Active Listings117162
Rental Inventory1410327
Days on Market7340.5
Price Cut Share10.5%11.3%
Monthly Sales Volume1134
YoY Price Change+7.9%-2.1%
YoY Rent Change+11.8%+5.1%
YoY Inventory Change+3.8%+19.2%
Subway Lines1 2 3 B C4 5 6

Neighborhood Profiles

Upper West Side

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Nestled between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides an unparalleled connection to nature within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a vibrant culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.

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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 West Side

123BC

86 St (1 B C) — 0.2 mi

79 St (1) — 0.3 mi

81 St-Museum of Natural History (B C) — 0.4 mi

96 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.5 mi

72 St (1 2 3) — 0.7 mi

East Harlem

456

125 St (4 5 6) — 0.6 mi

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