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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

West Harlem vs Upper West Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

West Harlem

Manhattan

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$40K
$1.2M
Median Rent
$4K
$5K
Active Listings
10
1171
Avg Days on Market
198 days
73 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
113

Detailed Comparison

MetricWest HarlemUpper West Side
Median Sale Price$40,250$1,200,000
Median Condo Price$1,185,539$1,410,000
Median Co-op Price$40,250$865,000
Median Rent$3,600$4,800
Active Listings101171
Rental Inventory701410
Days on Market19873
Price Cut Share7.1%10.5%
Monthly Sales Volume1113
YoY Price Change0.0%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+32.1%+11.8%
YoY Inventory Change-33.3%+3.8%
Subway Lines1 A B C D1 2 3 B C

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 West Side

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Nestled between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides an unparalleled connection to nature within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a vibrant culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.

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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 West Side

123BC

86 St (1 B C) — 0.2 mi

79 St (1) — 0.3 mi

81 St-Museum of Natural History (B C) — 0.4 mi

96 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.5 mi

72 St (1 2 3) — 0.7 mi

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