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66 active listings · Median $600K
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A condo-dominant submarket with strong rent growth, rising sale prices, and sale listings sitting longer than a year ago.
Median asking rent in East Harlem is $3,295/month, $105 below the 5-year high set in Jul 2026. Rents are up +5.3% year over year and +44.8% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $600K, 44.4% below the 5-year high recorded in Feb 2023. Sale prices are up +11.1% year over year. Sale listings are clearing 35 days slower 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 Sep 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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East Harlem sellers benefit from investor interest and ongoing infrastructure investment. Pricing sits below surrounding Manhattan neighborhoods, drawing first-time buyers.
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| Inventory & Activity | |
| Active Listings | 78 |
| Pending Sales | 26 |
| New This Week | 3 |
| New This Month | 25 |
| Avg DOM | 149 days |
| Price Cut Rate | 12.8% |
| Recent Sales | |
| Sold Last 30 Days | 8 |
| Sold Last 90 Days | 17 |
| Sale-to-List | 98.0% |
| Asking Prices | |
| Median Asking | $600,000 |
| Average Asking | $1,349,091 |
| Median $/SqFt | $860 |
| Median Condo Ask | -- |
| Median Co-op Ask | -- |
Based on active listings in East Harlem
| Type | Active Listings | Median Price | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 5 | $130,000 | $110K - $399K |
| 1 Bedroom | 18 | $615,000 | $215K - $1.24M |
| 2 Bedrooms | 17 | $749,000 | $450K - $2.00M |
| 3+ Bedrooms | 26 | $2,225,000 | $549K - $5.95M |
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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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.
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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 helped me purchase my first Manhattan condo, and I can't recommend him highly enough. What could have been a stressful process ended up feeling remarkably smooth. From the initial offer through closing, Milton was responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to take the time to answer questions and explain the details. I always felt informed and supported, but never pressured. If you're looking for a broker who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping his clients succeed, I would absolutely recommend Milton.
Milton was extremely helpful in finding my dream place. He was quick, friendly, and extremely responsive. He made the process so easy for me that it really took a weight off my shoulders. He took his time to work with my schedule and make sure I felt comfortable in my new place. I am really thankful. Highly recommend.
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Homes in East Harlem take a median 149 days to go into contract. Source: StreetEasy market data.
304 E 118th Street
East Harlem
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East Harlem
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The median sale price in East Harlem is $600K. Sale prices are up 11.1% year over year.
No. The median sale price in East Harlem is currently 44.4% 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 149 days on market. That is 35 days slower than the same point a year ago. Roughly 12.8% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.
East Harlem is currently tilting toward buyers. Median days on market is 149 days and roughly 12.8% of active listings have recorded a price cut, both indicating room to negotiate.
Roughly 2 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 $3,295/month. Live RLS listings show studios at $2,478, 1-bedrooms at $2,763, 2-bedrooms at $2,850, 3+ bedrooms at $23,998 per month. Rents are up 5.3% year over year.
Median asking rent in East Harlem is currently $105 below the 5-year high set in July 2026. Tenants may find slightly more value than at peak, though the gap can close quickly during peak leasing season.
Median asking rent in East Harlem has risen 44.8% 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 Central Harlem at $1.2M, Mott Haven at $675K, Morningside Heights at $635K, 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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