Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Central Harlem

Manhattan · New York, NY

104 active listings · Median $754K

$754K
Median Asking
$3,600/mo
Median Rent/Mo
104
Active Listings
93.5
Avg Days on Market

Monthly Snapshot

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Market Pulse — Central Harlem

What defines this market

A condo-dominant submarket with rents at the 5-year high, rising sale prices, and sale listings sitting longer than a year ago.

Common search patterns

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Median asking rent in Central Harlem sits at $3,600/month, matching the 5-year high. Rents are up +5.9% year over year and +46.3% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $754K, 23.8% below the 5-year high recorded in May 2022. Sale prices are up +4.0% year over year. Sale listings are clearing 31 days slower than at this point last year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $3,600/month (at the 5-year high)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +5.9%
  • 5-year rent change: +46.3%
  • Active rental listings: 760

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $754K (23.8% below the 5-year high in May 2022)
  • Condo vs co-op median: condos $775K / co-ops $560K
  • Year-over-year sale price change: +4.0%
  • Median days on market (sale): 93.5 days (31 days slower than a year ago)
  • Active for-sale listings: 406 (-2.6% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 14.0%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 18

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 Jun 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...

In my 25+ years selling real estate across New York City, I use this Central Harlem data in real negotiations, not just for a web page.

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

Market Report

Live data from REBNY/RLS. Updated every 15 minutes.

Median Asking Price
$753,949
+4.0% YoY
Median Rent
$3,600/mo
+5.9% YoY
Price per Sq Ft
$820
Sale-to-List Ratio
89.0%

Price Trends

Median closed sale price by month

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Current Inventory Snapshot

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Inventory & Activity
Active Listings406
Pending Sales48
New This Week3
New This Month16
Avg DOM93.5 days
Price Cut Rate14.0%
Recent Sales
Sold Last 30 Days10
Sold Last 90 Days24
Sale-to-List89.0%
Asking Prices
Median Asking$753,949
Average Asking$1,283,846
Median $/SqFt$820
Median Condo$775,000
Median Co-op$560,000
Property Mix
Condo: --Co-op: --Other: --

Price by Bedroom

Based on active listings in Central Harlem

TypeActive ListingsMedian PricePrice Range
Studio3$379,000$285K - $616K
1 Bedroom21$460,000$285K - $925K
2 Bedrooms48$880,000$345K - $1.75M
3+ Bedrooms32$2,397,500$265K - $5.20M

Active Listings

Properties in Central Harlem

17
11 W 126TH Street GARDEN
$1,595,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,920 sqft · Condo
11 W 126TH Street GARDEN
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
14
265 W 136th Street
$2,185,000
5 BD · 4 BA · 3,320 sqft · MultiFamily
265 W 136th Street
Listed by: Compass
11 W 126TH Street PENTHOUSE
$1,695,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,437 sqft · Condo
11 W 126TH Street PENTHOUSE
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
12
128 W 138th Street 4B
$349,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
128 W 138th Street 4B
Listed by: Compass
8
167 W 136TH Street 1
$495,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 783 sqft · Condo
167 W 136TH Street 1
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
14
2351 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR Boulevard PH18
$699,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 700 sqft · Condo
2351 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR Boulevard PH18
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
14
140 W 132nd Street
$2,600,000
5 BD · 4 BA · 3,780 sqft · Triplex
140 W 132nd Street
Listed by: Compass
9
5 W 127th Street 3B
$950,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,027 sqft · Condo
5 W 127th Street 3B
Listed by: Compass
8
171 W 131ST Street 619
$649,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 777 sqft · Condo
171 W 131ST Street 619
Listed by: ALTA Real Estate
7
56 E 130th Street
$5,200,000
14 BD · 10 BA · 7,230 sqft · MultiFamily
56 E 130th Street
Listed by: Compass
7
2064 5th Avenue
$4,800,000
20 BD · 13 BA · 9,221 sqft · MultiFamily
2064 5th Avenue
Listed by: Compass
8
2605 Frederick Douglass Boulevard 4B
$875,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,244 sqft · Condo
2605 Frederick Douglass Boulevard 4B
Listed by: Compass
203 W 136TH Street
$2,500,000
6 BD · 4 BA · 2,800 sqft · MultiFamily
203 W 136TH Street
Listed by: Serhant
10
313 W 143RD Street 2A
$1,250,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,650 sqft · Condo
313 W 143RD Street 2A
Listed by: Serhant
115 W 136TH Street 1
$2,600,000
8 BD · 8 BA · Residential
115 W 136TH Street 1
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
7
57 W 130TH Street GARDEN
$1,750,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 2,419 sqft · Condo
57 W 130TH Street GARDEN
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
24
68 BRADHURST Avenue 5W
$875,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 913 sqft · Condo
68 BRADHURST Avenue 5W
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
17
269 W 138TH Street
$3,850,000
6 BD · 7 BA · 5,225 sqft · MultiFamily
269 W 138TH Street
Listed by: Serhant
23
207 Edgecombe Avenue
$2,100,000
5 BD · 4 BA · 3,450 sqft · SingleFamilyResidence
207 Edgecombe Avenue
Listed by: Compass
6
555 LENOX Avenue 2B
$360,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 600 sqft · Condo
555 LENOX Avenue 2B
Listed by: Corcoran Group
23
269 W 138TH Street
$3,850,000
6 BD · 7 BA · 5,250 sqft · MultiFamily
269 W 138TH Street
Listed by: Corcoran Group
8
48 W 138TH Street 2F
$285,000
· 1 BA · 306 sqft · Condo
48 W 138TH Street 2F
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
31
5 W 127th Street PHB
$1,195,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,024 sqft · Condo
5 W 127th Street PHB
Listed by: Compass
7
2605 FREDERICK DOUGLASS Boulevard 3B
$875,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,244 sqft · Condo
2605 FREDERICK DOUGLASS Boulevard 3B
Listed by: Serhant
13
2056 5th Avenue 2B
$1,350,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,800 sqft · Condo
2056 5th Avenue 2B
Listed by: Compass
15
300 W 145TH Street 7L
$800,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 960 sqft · Co-op
300 W 145TH Street 7L
Listed by: Corcoran Group
24
300 W 145TH Street 1K
$625,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 957 sqft · Co-op
300 W 145TH Street 1K
Listed by: Corcoran Group
17
300 W 145TH Street 6N
$950,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,143 sqft · Co-op
300 W 145TH Street 6N
Listed by: Corcoran Group
21
300 W 145TH Street 1N
$925,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,142 sqft · Co-op
300 W 145TH Street 1N
Listed by: Corcoran Group

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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Harlem

The median sale price in Central Harlem is $754K. Condos sit at a median of $775K and co-ops at $560K. Sale prices are up 4.0% year over year.

No. The median sale price in Central Harlem is currently 23.8% 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 93.5 days on market. That is 31 days slower than the same point a year ago. Roughly 14.0% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.

Central Harlem is currently tilting toward buyers. Median days on market is 93.5 days and roughly 14.0% of active listings have recorded a price cut, both indicating room to negotiate.

Central Harlem offers both co-ops and condos. Condos are the higher-priced segment at a $775K median, with co-ops at $560K.

Roughly 18 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 $3,600/month. Live RLS listings show studios at $2,450, 1-bedrooms at $2,950, 2-bedrooms at $5,500, 3+ bedrooms at $5,000 per month. Rents are up 5.9% year over year.

Yes. The median asking rent in Central Harlem is currently at the 5-year high. Tenants searching the neighborhood right now are competing in a market priced at peak.

Median asking rent in Central Harlem has risen 46.3% 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 East Harlem at $900K, West Harlem at $765K, Morningside Heights at $720K, Hamilton Heights at $445K. 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 Real Estate Associate Broker

Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate 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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