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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 $1.3M in Chelsea.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Chelsea offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Chelsea, which is served by 14 subway lines compared to 10 in Central Harlem.
| Metric | Central Harlem | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $865,000 | $1,250,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $899,000 | $3,052,500 |
| Median Co-op Price | $417,500 | $830,000 |
| Median Rent | $3,250 | $5,975 |
| Active Listings | 359 | 366 |
| Rental Inventory | 661 | 721 |
| Days on Market | 124 | 60.5 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.0% | 12.8% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 17 | 39 |
| YoY Price Change | +20.1% | -19.4% |
| YoY Rent Change | +5.4% | +7.7% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +14.0% | -12.9% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D | 1 2 3 A B C D E F M N Q R W |
Prices in Central Harlem moved +20.1% over the past year, compared to -19.4% in Chelsea. Central Harlem is seeing price appreciation while Chelsea 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 ReportChelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood mixes industrial history with modern luxury. The real estate market here is dominated by high-end condominium developments designed by world-renowned architects, alongside historic pre-war lofts and historic townhouses in the Chelsea Historic District.
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-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.6 mi
34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 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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