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
406
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...

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
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Sale-to-List Ratio
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Price Trends

Median closed sale price by month

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Current Inventory Snapshot

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Inventory & Activity
Active Listings406
Pending Sales--
New This Week--
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Avg DOM93.5 days
Price Cut Rate14.0%
Recent Sales
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Asking Prices
Median Asking$753,949
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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

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Active Listings

Properties in Central Harlem

17
555 LENOX Avenue 1A
$499,999
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,547 sqft · Condo
555 LENOX Avenue 1A
Listed by: Corcoran Group
8
308 W 133RD Street 4C
$616,000
· 1 BA · 703 sqft · Condo
308 W 133RD Street 4C
Listed by: Serhant
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
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
7
308 W 133RD Street 5B
$565,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 618 sqft · Condo
308 W 133RD Street 5B
Listed by: Serhant
7
308 W 133RD Street 7E
$715,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 708 sqft · Condo
308 W 133RD Street 7E
Listed by: Serhant
8
308 W 133RD Street 6A
$933,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 993 sqft · Condo
308 W 133RD Street 6A
Listed by: Serhant
17
50 W 127th Street PH8A
$1,295,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,332 sqft · Condo
50 W 127th Street PH8A
Listed by: Compass
24
7 E 129TH Street
$3,698,000
8 BD · 4 BA · SingleFamilyResidence
7 E 129TH Street
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
18
11 W 121st Street
$4,500,000
7 BD · 6 BA · 7,180 sqft · SingleFamilyResidence
11 W 121st Street
Listed by: Vandenberg Inc
5
66 W 138th Street 2D
$310,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 417 sqft · Condo
66 W 138th Street 2D
Listed by: Compass
11
303 W 149th Street 2F
$525,000
2 BD · 1 BA · 700 sqft · Condo
303 W 149th Street 2F
Listed by: Compass
6
231 W 148th Street 4K
$455,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
231 W 148th Street 4K
Listed by: Compass
9
108 W 138TH Street 1A
$799,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,350 sqft · Condo
108 W 138TH Street 1A
Listed by: City Sphere
40
165 W 126th Street
$2,300,000
4 BD · 5 BA · 3,430 sqft · Duplex
165 W 126th Street
Listed by: Compass
26
304 W 137th Street
$2,995,000
5 BD · 5 BA · 4,250 sqft · MultiFamily
304 W 137th Street
Listed by: Compass
9
660 St Nicholas Avenue 54
$365,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
660 St Nicholas Avenue 54
Listed by: Compass
15
380 Lenox Avenue PHE
$1,699,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,676 sqft · Condo
380 Lenox Avenue PHE
Listed by: Compass
15
102 Bradhurst Avenue 906
$400,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 610 sqft · Condop
102 Bradhurst Avenue 906
Listed by: Howard Hanna NYC
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
8
308 W 133RD Street 8D
$805,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 788 sqft · Condo
308 W 133RD Street 8D
Listed by: Serhant
14
555 Lenox Avenue 4B
$384,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 590 sqft · Condo
555 Lenox Avenue 4B
Listed by: Compass
19
300 W 135TH Street 4M
$650,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 700 sqft · Condo
300 W 135TH Street 4M
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
11
171 W 131ST Street 510
$859,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 971 sqft · Condo
171 W 131ST Street 510
Listed by: Platinum Forbes Global Properties
18
141 W 126th Street 3A
$1,100,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,123 sqft · Condo
141 W 126th Street 3A
Listed by: Compass
7
30 MACOMBS Place 23
$345,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
30 MACOMBS Place 23
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
16
171 W 131ST Street 309
$870,000
2 BD · 2 BA · Condo
171 W 131ST Street 309
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
5
48 E 132ND Street 5E
$379,000
· 1 BA · 444 sqft · Condo
48 E 132ND Street 5E
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
11
32 W 128th Street 4
$1,050,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,229 sqft · Condo
32 W 128th Street 4
Listed by: Compass
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

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 $2,473, 1-bedrooms at $2,950, 3+ bedrooms at $5,325 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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