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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

West Harlem vs Roosevelt Island

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

West Harlem

Manhattan

Roosevelt Island

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$40K
$965K
Median Rent
$4K
$5K
Active Listings
10
20
Avg Days on Market
198 days
42 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
2

Detailed Comparison

MetricWest HarlemRoosevelt Island
Median Sale Price$40,250$965,000
Median Condo Price$1,185,539N/A
Median Co-op Price$40,250$516,984
Median Rent$3,600$4,620
Active Listings1020
Rental Inventory7050
Days on Market19842
Price Cut Share7.1%7.1%
Monthly Sales Volume12
YoY Price Change0.0%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+32.1%+10.4%
YoY Inventory Change-33.3%-47.4%
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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Roosevelt Island

Roosevelt Island is a unique and tranquil residential community situated in the East River between Manhattan and Queens. Known for its car-free streets, abundant green space, and stunning skyline views, it offers a peaceful retreat from the city's bustle. The real estate market is primarily composed of modern high-rise cooperatives and condominiums that provide a high quality of life with easy access to Manhattan via the iconic tram or the F train.

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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

Roosevelt Island

No subway data available

Active Listings

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