Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Central Harlem

Manhattan · New York, NY

111 active listings · Median $865K

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Market Pulse — Central Harlem

What defines this market

A condo-dominant submarket with strong rent growth, rising sale prices, and sale listings clearing quickly.

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Median asking rent in Central Harlem is $3,250/month, $250 below the 5-year high set in Jul 2025. Rents are up +5.4% year over year and +41.3% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $865K, 12.6% below the 5-year high recorded in May 2022. Sale prices are up +20.1% year over year. Sale listings are clearing 54 days faster than at this point last year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $3,250/month ($250 below the 5-year high in Jul 2025)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +5.4%
  • 5-year rent change: +41.3%
  • Active rental listings: 661

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $865K (12.6% below the 5-year high in May 2022)
  • Condo vs co-op median: condos $899K / co-ops $418K
  • Year-over-year sale price change: +20.1%
  • Median days on market (sale): 124 days (54 days faster than a year ago)
  • Active for-sale listings: 359 (+14.0% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 10.0%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 17

Across NYC, the FARE Act has tightened agent-listed rental supply since August 2024 by shifting the broker fee to landlords who engage a broker. Roughly 35 to 40% of NYC lease signings occur between mid-June and August 15.

Source: StreetEasy market data, through Mar 2026.

About Central Harlem

Central Harlem is the cultural and historic soul of Upper Manhattan. Known for its grand boulevards like Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd and its rich jazz heritage, the neighborhood offers an active urban lifestyle. The real estate market is a mix of beautifully preserved 19th-century brownstones, valu...

Quick Facts

BoroughManhattan
Zip Codes10026, 10027, 10030, 10037
Subway1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, A, B, C, D trains
Building TypesCo-ops, Condos, Townhouses/Brownstones

Transit, Schools & Commute

Subway Lines:1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D

Stations: 125 St (0.27 mi), 135 St (0.36 mi)

Midtown: 17 min (2 express from 125 St)


Nearby Schools

SchoolGradesDist
P.S. 161 Pedro Albizu CamposPK-50.52 mi

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Active Listings

Properties in Central Harlem

38
108 W 138TH Street 5C
$649,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,018 sqft · Condo
108 W 138TH Street 5C
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
21
231 W 148TH Street 4J
$569,000
3 BD · 1 BA · 1,018 sqft · Co-op
231 W 148TH Street 4J
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
15
102 Bradhurst Avenue 906
$400,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 610 sqft · Condop
102 Bradhurst Avenue 906
Listed by: Howard Hanna NYC
12
171 W 131ST Street PH4
$899,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 900 sqft · Condo
171 W 131ST Street PH4
Listed by: Serhant
12
2101 5TH Avenue 4S
$779,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 737 sqft · Condo
2101 5TH Avenue 4S
Listed by: Serhant
33
130 BRADHURST Avenue 611
$799,000
3 BD · 2 BA · Condop
130 BRADHURST Avenue 611
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
15
370 LENOX Avenue 506
$1,039,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 839 sqft · Condo
370 LENOX Avenue 506
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
11
11 W 131ST Street C1
$1,199,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,746 sqft · Condo
11 W 131ST Street C1
Listed by: Corcoran Group
20
370 LENOX Avenue 608
$875,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 900 sqft · Condo
370 LENOX Avenue 608
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
14
171 W 131st Street 411
$885,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 938 sqft · Condo
171 W 131st Street 411
Listed by: Compass
15
2351 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR Boulevard 213
$850,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 905 sqft · Condo
2351 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR Boulevard 213
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
13
69 E 130TH Street PHB
$839,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 834 sqft · Condo
69 E 130TH Street PHB
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
2
66 W 138th Street 2D
$320,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 417 sqft · Condo
66 W 138th Street 2D
Listed by: Compass
171 W 131ST Street PH16
$1,095,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 944 sqft · Condo
171 W 131ST Street PH16
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
8
48 W 138th Street 5H
$399,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 476 sqft · Condo
48 W 138th Street 5H
Listed by: Compass
12
370 St Nicholas Avenue PH5B
$950,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,300 sqft · Condo
370 St Nicholas Avenue PH5B
Listed by: Compass
6
167 W 136TH Street 1
$549,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 783 sqft · Condo
167 W 136TH Street 1
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
11
303 W 149th Street 2F
$575,000
2 BD · 1 BA · 700 sqft · Condo
303 W 149th Street 2F
Listed by: Compass
15
220 W 148TH Street 4B
$579,000
· 1 BA · 792 sqft · Condo
220 W 148TH Street 4B
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
16
161 W 133rd Street 2B
$540,000
2 BD · 1 BA · 887 sqft · Condo
161 W 133rd Street 2B
Listed by: Compass
10
26 W 127th Street 4A
$650,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 587 sqft · Condo
26 W 127th Street 4A
Listed by: Compass
17
555 LENOX Avenue 1A
$499,999
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,547 sqft · Condo
555 LENOX Avenue 1A
Listed by: Corcoran Group
24
2044 Madison Avenue
$2,175,000
5 BD · 4 BA · 3,269 sqft · MultiFamily
2044 Madison Avenue
Listed by: Compass
14
555 Lenox Avenue 4B
$384,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 590 sqft · Condo
555 Lenox Avenue 4B
Listed by: Compass
6
303 W 146TH Street 5F
$435,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 670 sqft · Condo
303 W 146TH Street 5F
Listed by: Corcoran Group
10
30 W 126TH Street 1
$1,250,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,469 sqft · Condo
30 W 126TH Street 1
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
14
265 W 136th Street
$2,185,000
5 BD · 4 BA · 3,320 sqft · MultiFamily
265 W 136th Street
Listed by: Compass
14
121 W 131st Street 2
$975,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Condo
121 W 131st Street 2
Listed by: Compass
28
1989 Madison Avenue
$2,500,000
5 BD · 4 BA · 4,484 sqft · MultiFamily
1989 Madison Avenue
Listed by: Compass
10
8 W 119th Street 12-A
$250,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 650 sqft · Co-op
8 W 119th Street 12-A
Listed by: Bohemia Realty Group LLC

REBNY/RLS Disclaimer: Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated: 1/1/1970.

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Why Work With Milton in Central Harlem

25+ years

Experience across NYC

1,000+

Transactions closed

Since 2000

Active in Manhattan

Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with Keller Williams NYC. His work covers all five boroughs, with deep experience in co-op boards, condo offerings, townhouse sales, and rental transactions. For Central Harlem buyers and sellers, that track record means a broker who has negotiated every type of deal this market produces.

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"Milton made the entire buying process seamless. His knowledge of the local market and negotiation skills saved us thousands. Highly recommend for anyone looking in Upper Manhattan."

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"We sold our co-op in record time thanks to Milton's marketing strategy. Professional photography, virtual tour, and targeted digital ads brought multiple offers within the first week."

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Harlem

The median sale price in Central Harlem is $865K. Condos sit at a median of $899K and co-ops at $418K. Sale prices are up 20.1% year over year.

No. The median sale price in Central Harlem is currently 12.6% below the 5-year high recorded in May 2022. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.

Sale listings in Central Harlem have a median of 124 days on market. That is 54 days faster than the same point a year ago. Roughly 10.0% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.

Central Harlem is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 124 days and 10.0% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.

Central Harlem offers both co-ops and condos. Condos are the higher-priced segment at a $899K median, with co-ops at $418K.

Roughly 17 homes change hands each month in Central Harlem across condos, co-ops, and townhouses, based on recorded closed sales. That benchmark helps gauge how quickly the market is absorbing new inventory.

The overall median asking rent in Central Harlem is $3,250/month. Rents are up 5.4% year over year.

Median asking rent in Central Harlem is currently $250 below the 5-year high set in July 2025. Tenants may find slightly more value than at peak, though the gap can close quickly during peak leasing season.

Median asking rent in Central Harlem has risen 41.3% over the past 5 years. That puts the neighborhood in context with longer-term NYC rent dynamics rather than just one-year noise.

Within walking or short-transit distance of Central Harlem, median sale prices range across Morningside Heights at $975K, East Harlem at $689K, Hamilton Heights at $645K, West Harlem at $40K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.

Central Harlem is served by the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, A, B, C, D trains. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 17 minutes from 125 St.

Under the FARE Act in effect since August 2024, NYC landlords who engage a broker pay the broker fee directly rather than passing it to tenants. In neighborhoods like Central Harlem, this has shifted some smaller landlords toward self-listing, which has tightened the supply of agent-listed rentals citywide and lifted competition for what remains on market.

Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with Keller Williams New York City. He has 25+ years of experience across all five boroughs, with deep transaction history in co-op board packages, condo offerings, townhouse sales, and rentals. Direct: (917) 416-7433. Email: [email protected].

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Milton Coste, Licensed Associate Broker

Milton Coste

Licensed Associate Broker

Keller Williams NYC · NY #10301213304

25+ years of experience and over 2,000 transactions closed across NYC. Whether you are buying, selling, or leasing in Central Harlem, I will guide you every step of the way.

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