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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

West Harlem vs Chelsea

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

West Harlem

Manhattan

Chelsea

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$40K
$1.3M
Median Rent
$4K
$6K
Active Listings
10
394
Avg Days on Market
198 days
107 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
-27.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
26

Detailed Comparison

MetricWest HarlemChelsea
Median Sale Price$40,250$1,305,000
Median Condo Price$1,185,539$2,087,000
Median Co-op Price$40,250$697,586
Median Rent$3,600$5,500
Active Listings10394
Rental Inventory70653
Days on Market198107
Price Cut Share7.1%12.9%
Monthly Sales Volume126
YoY Price Change0.0%-27.1%
YoY Rent Change+32.1%+1.9%
YoY Inventory Change-33.3%+5.6%
Subway Lines1 A B C D1 2 3 A B C D E F M N Q R W

Neighborhood Profiles

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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Chelsea

Chelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood seamlessly blends industrial history with modern luxury. The real estate market here is dominated by high-end condominium developments designed by world-renowned architects, alongside charming pre-war lofts and historic townhouses in the Chelsea Historic District.

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Transit Access

West Harlem

1ABCD

125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.2 mi

145 St (1) — 0.6 mi

Chelsea

123ABCDEFMNQRW

34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.6 mi

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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