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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Brooklyn
For buyers focused on affordability, Downtown Brooklyn has the lower median sale price at $830K vs $865K in Central Harlem.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Downtown Brooklyn offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Central Harlem, which is served by 10 subway lines compared to 8 in Downtown Brooklyn.
| Metric | Central Harlem | Downtown Brooklyn |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $865,000 | $830,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $899,000 | $1,395,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $417,500 | $877,953 |
| Median Rent | $3,250 | $4,780 |
| Active Listings | 359 | 129 |
| Rental Inventory | 661 | 688 |
| Days on Market | 124 | 46 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.0% | 10.1% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 17 | 11 |
| YoY Price Change | +20.1% | -9.5% |
| YoY Rent Change | +5.4% | +8.4% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +14.0% | +38.7% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D | 2 3 4 5 A C F R |
Prices in Central Harlem moved +20.1% over the past year, compared to -9.5% in Downtown Brooklyn. Central Harlem is seeing price appreciation while Downtown Brooklyn has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
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, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and a surge of modern luxury condominiums that offer contemporary amenities near the 125th Street retail corridor.
View Full Market ReportDowntown Brooklyn features a mixture of historic brownstones and modern high-rise architecture. The area is built around major transit hubs, including LIRR access and multiple subway lines. Residents benefit from green space in Brooklyn Bridge Park and prominent local landmarks.
View Full Market Report125 St (1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D) — 0.3 mi
135 St (2 3) — 0.4 mi
Court St (R) — 0.1 mi
Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.1 mi
Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.2 mi
Clark St (2 3) — 0.3 mi
High St (A C) — 0.4 mi
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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