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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

West Harlem vs East Harlem

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

West Harlem

Manhattan

East Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$40K
$689K
Median Rent
$4K
$3K
Active Listings
10
62
Avg Days on Market
198 days
40.5 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
-2.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
4

Detailed Comparison

MetricWest HarlemEast Harlem
Median Sale Price$40,250$688,500
Median Condo Price$1,185,539$663,250
Median Co-op Price$40,250$499,911
Median Rent$3,600$2,995
Active Listings1062
Rental Inventory70327
Days on Market19840.5
Price Cut Share7.1%11.3%
Monthly Sales Volume14
YoY Price Change0.0%-2.1%
YoY Rent Change+32.1%+5.1%
YoY Inventory Change-33.3%+19.2%
Subway Lines1 A B C D4 5 6

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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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

West Harlem

1ABCD

125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.2 mi

145 St (1) — 0.6 mi

East Harlem

456

125 St (4 5 6) — 0.6 mi

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