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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper West Side vs West Harlem

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Upper West Side

Manhattan

West Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$40K
Median Rent
$5K
$4K
Active Listings
1171
10
Avg Days on Market
73 days
198 days
YoY Price Change
+7.9%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
113
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper West SideWest Harlem
Median Sale Price$1,200,000$40,250
Median Condo Price$1,410,000$1,185,539
Median Co-op Price$865,000$40,250
Median Rent$4,800$3,600
Active Listings117110
Rental Inventory141070
Days on Market73198
Price Cut Share10.5%7.1%
Monthly Sales Volume1131
YoY Price Change+7.9%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+11.8%+32.1%
YoY Inventory Change+3.8%-33.3%
Subway Lines1 2 3 B C1 A B C D

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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West Harlem

West Harlem is a dynamic neighborhood that stretches from the Hudson River to St. Nicholas Park. Home to the expanding Columbia University Manhattanville campus and the scenic Riverbank State Park, the area offers a blend of academic energy and waterfront recreation. The real estate market features a mix of historic row houses, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and a growing number of modern boutique condominiums that offer contemporary living in a historic setting.

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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

West Harlem

1ABCD

125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.2 mi

145 St (1) — 0.6 mi

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