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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

West Harlem vs Downtown Brooklyn

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

West Harlem

Manhattan

Downtown Brooklyn

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$40K
$1.1M
Median Rent
$4K
$4K
Active Listings
10
108
Avg Days on Market
198 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
+184.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
13

Detailed Comparison

MetricWest HarlemDowntown Brooklyn
Median Sale Price$40,250$1,115,000
Median Condo Price$1,185,539$1,395,000
Median Co-op Price$40,250$570,000
Median Rent$3,600$4,475
Active Listings10108
Rental Inventory70679
Days on Market19869
Price Cut Share7.1%13.0%
Monthly Sales Volume113
YoY Price Change0.0%+184.1%
YoY Rent Change+32.1%-0.3%
YoY Inventory Change-33.3%+33.3%
Subway Lines1 A B C D2 3 4 5 A C F R

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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Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn has transformed into a premier residential destination, characterized by its soaring skyline and unparalleled connectivity. As the borough's central business district, it offers a high-energy lifestyle with immediate access to the Barclays Center, City Point, and nearly every major subway line. The real estate market is dominated by ultra-modern luxury glass towers that offer world-class amenities and breathtaking views of Brooklyn and Manhattan.

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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

Downtown Brooklyn

2345ACFR

Court St (R) — 0.1 mi

Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.1 mi

Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.2 mi

Clark St (2 3) — 0.3 mi

High St (A C) — 0.4 mi

Active Listings

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