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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 $983K in Lower East Side.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Lower East Side 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 6 in Lower East Side.
| Metric | Central Harlem | Lower East Side |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $865,000 | $982,500 |
| Median Condo Price | $899,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $417,500 | $710,000 |
| Median Rent | $3,250 | $4,895 |
| Active Listings | 359 | 179 |
| Rental Inventory | 661 | 380 |
| Days on Market | 124 | 113 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.0% | 15.1% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 17 | 10 |
| YoY Price Change | +20.1% | +41.4% |
| YoY Rent Change | +5.4% | +8.9% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +14.0% | +4.1% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D | B D F J M Z |
Prices in Central Harlem moved +20.1% over the past year, compared to +41.4% in Lower East Side. The +41.4% gain in Lower East Side 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 Lower East Side (LES) is a neighborhood where New York’s storied history meets its high-end future. Known for its legendary nightlife and deep historic roots, the area has seen a dramatic transformation with the arrival of luxury towers like Essex Crossing. The housing stock is a unique mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and ultra-modern condominiums that offer some of the best views in Downtown Manhattan.
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
East Broadway (F) — 0.3 mi
Delancey St-Essex St (F J M Z) — 0.3 mi
Grand St (B D) — 0.5 mi
Bowery (J Z) — 0.5 mi
Second Ave (F) — 0.6 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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