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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

West Harlem vs Upper East Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

West Harlem

Manhattan

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$40K
$1.5M
Median Rent
$4K
$4K
Active Listings
10
1629
Avg Days on Market
198 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
+28.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
155

Detailed Comparison

MetricWest HarlemUpper East Side
Median Sale Price$40,250$1,500,000
Median Condo Price$1,185,539$1,623,660
Median Co-op Price$40,250$1,305,000
Median Rent$3,600$4,250
Active Listings101629
Rental Inventory701584
Days on Market19869
Price Cut Share7.1%10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume1155
YoY Price Change0.0%+28.9%
YoY Rent Change+32.1%+7.6%
YoY Inventory Change-33.3%+5.8%
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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Upper East Side

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its quiet, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.

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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

Upper East Side

456

77 St (6) — 0.2 mi

86 St (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi

68 St-Hunter College (6) — 0.5 mi

Active Listings

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