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25+ years experience · 1,000+ transactions · 5-star reviews
Manhattan · New York, NY
120 active listings · Median $865K
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A condo-dominant submarket with strong rent growth, rising sale prices, and sale listings clearing quickly.
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.
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.
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...
Stations: 125 St (0.27 mi), 135 St (0.36 mi)
Midtown: 17 min (2 express from 125 St)
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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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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.
"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."
"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."
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. Live RLS listings show studios at $2,495, 1-bedrooms at $2,950, 3+ bedrooms at $6,450 per 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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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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