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Manhattan · New York, NY
59 active listings · Median $900K
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A condo-dominant submarket with rents at the 5-year high, rising sale prices, and sale listings sitting longer than a year ago.
Median asking rent in East Harlem sits at $3,250/month, matching the 5-year high. Rents are up +1.6% year over year and +41.6% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $900K, 16.6% below the 5-year high recorded in Feb 2023. Sale listings are clearing 10 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 Jun 2026.
East Harlem, also known as El Barrio, is a neighborhood rich in culture, art, and history. Known for its colorful murals and the historic La Marqueta, the area features a growing number of new residential developments alongside historic buildings. The real estate market offers some of Manhattan's mo...
In my 25+ years selling real estate across New York City, I use this East Harlem data in real negotiations, not just for a web page.
Stations: 125 St (0.60 mi)
Midtown: 24 min (2 express from 125 St)
Live data from REBNY/RLS. Updated every 15 minutes.
Median closed sale price by month
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| Inventory & Activity | |
| Active Listings | 79 |
| Pending Sales | 33 |
| New This Week | 7 |
| New This Month | 14 |
| Avg DOM | 135 days |
| Price Cut Rate | 20.3% |
| Recent Sales | |
| Sold Last 30 Days | 7 |
| Sold Last 90 Days | 20 |
| Sale-to-List | 98.0% |
| Asking Prices | |
| Median Asking | $900,000 |
| Average Asking | $1,366,803 |
| Median $/SqFt | $823 |
| Median Condo | $570,000 |
| Median Co-op | $200,000 |
Based on active listings in East Harlem
| Type | Active Listings | Median Price | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 3 | $399,000 | $130K - $499K |
| 1 Bedroom | 15 | $580,000 | $199K - $800K |
| 2 Bedrooms | 18 | $712,000 | $459K - $2.10M |
| 3+ Bedrooms | 23 | $1,995,000 | $549K - $9.75M |
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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 East 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."
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NYC listings spent a median 58 days on market in June 2026, 8 under the 10-year norm. Every borough beat its average. DoM by borough, type, and area.
Sale listings that came on the market in the last 7 days.
Homes in East Harlem take a median 135 days to sell. Source: StreetEasy market data.
1825 Madison Avenue #3-M
East Harlem
Among the lower-priced 3-bedroom co-ops currently listed in the neighborhood.
1825 Madison Avenue #6-L
East Harlem
Priced below the neighborhood 2-bedroom co-op median of $712,000.
1280 5TH Avenue #20F
East Harlem
A 1,284 sq ft condo in East Harlem.
506 E 119TH Street #4
East Harlem
Among the lower-priced 4-bedroom condos currently listed in the neighborhood.
353 E 104TH Street #7E
East Harlem
A 425 sq ft condo in East Harlem.
424 E 115th Street #4C
East Harlem
A co-op in a 1910-built building in East Harlem.
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The median sale price in East Harlem is $900K. Condos sit at a median of $570K and co-ops at $200K. Year-over-year price comparisons swing meaningfully when monthly closed-sale counts are low, so a single recent month is best read alongside the longer-term price trend.
No. The median sale price in East Harlem is currently 16.6% below the 5-year high recorded in February 2023. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.
Sale listings in East Harlem have a median of 135 days on market. That is 10 days faster than the same point a year ago. Roughly 20.3% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.
East Harlem is currently tilting toward buyers. Median days on market is 135 days and roughly 20.3% of active listings have recorded a price cut, both indicating room to negotiate.
East Harlem offers both co-ops and condos. Condos are the higher-priced segment at a $570K median, with co-ops at $200K.
Roughly 5 homes change hands each month in East 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 East Harlem is $3,250/month. Live RLS listings show studios at $2,150, 1-bedrooms at $3,557, 2-bedrooms at $3,000, 3+ bedrooms at $42,500 per month. Rents are up 1.6% year over year.
Yes. The median asking rent in East 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 East Harlem has risen 41.6% 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 East Harlem, median sale prices range across Mott Haven at $900K, Central Harlem at $754K, Morningside Heights at $720K, Port Morris at $549K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.
East Harlem is served by the 4, 5, 6 trains. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 24 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 East 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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