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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Central Harlem has the lower median sale price at $865K vs $2.8M in Flatiron.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Central Harlem offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Flatiron, which is served by 11 subway lines compared to 10 in Central Harlem.
| Metric | Central Harlem | Flatiron |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $865,000 | $2,760,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $899,000 | $3,600,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $417,500 | $1,775,000 |
| Median Rent | $3,250 | $6,192.5 |
| Active Listings | 359 | 245 |
| Rental Inventory | 661 | 262 |
| Days on Market | 124 | 107.5 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.0% | 12.7% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 17 | 16 |
| YoY Price Change | +20.1% | +68.4% |
| YoY Rent Change | +5.4% | +2.4% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +14.0% | +8.9% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D | 1 2 3 B D F M N Q R W |
Prices in Central Harlem moved +20.1% over the past year, compared to +68.4% in Flatiron. The +68.4% gain in Flatiron reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that 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 ReportThe Flatiron District is a busy intersection of history, technology, and luxury living. Named after the iconic Flatiron Building, the neighborhood is centered around Madison Square Park and is a hub for the city's 'Silicon Alley.' The real estate market is famous for its grand cast-iron loft buildings with high ceilings and expansive floor plans, alongside ultra-luxury glass towers that offer modern amenities and central Manhattan convenience.
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
34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.6 mi
34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3) — 0.7 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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