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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Washington Heights vs East Harlem

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Washington Heights

Manhattan

East Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$448K
$689K
Median Rent
$3K
$3K
Active Listings
169
62
Avg Days on Market
104 days
40.5 days
YoY Price Change
+7.9%
-2.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
14
4

Detailed Comparison

MetricWashington HeightsEast Harlem
Median Sale Price$447,800$688,500
Median Condo Price$400,000$663,250
Median Co-op Price$467,800$499,911
Median Rent$2,800$2,995
Active Listings16962
Rental Inventory388327
Days on Market10440.5
Price Cut Share14.2%11.3%
Monthly Sales Volume144
YoY Price Change+7.9%-2.1%
YoY Rent Change+5.2%+5.1%
YoY Inventory Change+18.2%+19.2%
Subway Lines1 A C4 5 6

Neighborhood Profiles

Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a vibrant, transit-connected neighborhood known for its dramatic topography and stunning views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge. Home to the Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park, the area offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. The real estate market is characterized by large, pre-war cooperatives that offer significant space for the price, making it a popular choice for those seeking value and community.

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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

Washington Heights

1AC

181 St (1 A) — 0.4 mi

175 St (A) — 0.4 mi

168 St (1 A C) — 0.5 mi

163 St-Amsterdam Av (C) — 0.7 mi

East Harlem

456

125 St (4 5 6) — 0.6 mi

Active Listings

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