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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

West Harlem vs Forest Hills

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

Manhattan|Queens

West Harlem

Manhattan

Forest Hills

Queens

Median Sale Price
$40K
$433K
Median Rent
$4K
$3K
Active Listings
10
365
Avg Days on Market
198 days
85.5 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
+5.5%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
38

Detailed Comparison

MetricWest HarlemForest Hills
Median Sale Price$40,250$432,500
Median Condo Price$1,185,539$804,400
Median Co-op Price$40,250$356,000
Median Rent$3,600$2,842
Active Listings10365
Rental Inventory70221
Days on Market19885.5
Price Cut Share7.1%13.4%
Monthly Sales Volume138
YoY Price Change0.0%+5.5%
YoY Rent Change+32.1%+3.3%
YoY Inventory Change-33.3%+20.9%
Subway Lines1 A B C DN/A

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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Forest Hills

Forest Hills is a sought-after and picturesque Queens neighborhood known for its lush greenery and exceptional architecture. The area is famous for Forest Hills Gardens, a private community featuring stunning Tudor-style homes and winding streets. The broader neighborhood offers a mix of grand pre-war cooperatives, modern luxury condominiums, and the vibrant shopping and dining destination of Austin Street, providing a suburban feel within the city limits.

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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

Forest Hills

No subway data available

Active Listings

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