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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

West Harlem vs Windsor Terrace

Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Manhattan|Brooklyn

West Harlem

Manhattan

Windsor Terrace

Brooklyn

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, West Harlem has the lower median sale price at $40K vs $825K in Windsor Terrace.

Investors analyzing rental yield will find West Harlem offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.

Commuters have more transit options in West Harlem, which is served by 5 subway lines compared to 0 in Windsor Terrace.

Median Sale Price
$40K
$825K
Median Rent
$4K
$4K
Active Listings
19
41
Avg Days on Market
198 days
31.5 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
-54.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
11

Detailed Comparison

MetricWest HarlemWindsor Terrace
Median Sale Price$40,250$825,000
Median Condo Price$1,185,539N/A
Median Co-op Price$40,250$837,250
Median Rent$3,600$3,897.5
Active Listings1941
Rental Inventory8366
Days on Market19831.5
Price Cut Share10.5%4.9%
Monthly Sales Volume111
YoY Price Change0.0%-54.8%
YoY Rent Change+24.1%+2.6%
YoY Inventory Change+35.7%-18.0%
Subway Lines1 A B C DN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in West Harlem moved 0.0% over the past year, compared to -54.8% in Windsor Terrace. Both markets have seen price softening, with Windsor Terrace declining more sharply over the measured period.

Neighborhood Profiles

West Harlem

West Harlem is a dynamic neighborhood that stretches from the Hudson River to St. Nicholas Park. Home to the expanding Columbia University Manhattanville campus and the scenic Riverbank State Park, the area offers a blend of academic energy and waterfront recreation. The real estate market features a mix of historic row houses, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and a growing number of modern boutique condominiums that offer contemporary living in a historic setting.

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Windsor Terrace

Windsor Terrace borders Prospect Park on three sides and Green-Wood Cemetery to the west, creating a compact residential neighborhood of brick and limestone rowhouses, Victorian-era wood-frame homes, and prewar apartment buildings along Prospect Avenue, Seeley Street, and Vanderbilt Street. The F and G trains stop at 15th Street-Prospect Park and Fort Hamilton Parkway, providing connections to Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan. Prospect Park's Parade Ground, the city's oldest recreational facility, sits at the neighborhood's southeastern edge.

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Transit Access

West Harlem

1ABCD

125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.2 mi

145 St (1) — 0.6 mi

Windsor Terrace

No subway data available

Active Listings

West Harlem for sale

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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.

West Harlem vs Windsor Terrace: Home Price Resilience 2008-2020

From the 2008 financial crisis through the 2020 pandemic, the NYC metro Case-Shiller composite fell about 25% peak-to-trough between 2007 and 2012, then fully recovered by 2017 and gained another 15% through Q1 2020. West Harlem and Windsor Terrace both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.

West Harlem tracked the more resilient Manhattan price path with a 10% to 15% peak-to-trough decline, while Windsor Terrace moved closer to the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% retracement before recovering through 2017.

Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.

Metric (2026)West HarlemWindsor Terrace
Median Sale Price$40,250$825,000
Median Rent$3,600/mo$3,897.5/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change0.0%-54.8%
Average Days on Market198 days31.5 days
Distance to Nearest Subway0.23 miN/A

Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Harlem cheaper than Windsor Terrace?
Yes, West Harlem has a lower median sale price at $40,250 compared to $825,000 in Windsor Terrace as of the most recent market data. Co-op and condo prices within each neighborhood can vary significantly, so the right fit depends on property type and building.
Which has better transit, West Harlem or Windsor Terrace?
West Harlem has access to 5 subway lines and Windsor Terrace has 0, making West Harlem the stronger option for transit access. Windsor Terrace has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, West Harlem or Windsor Terrace?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. West Harlem and Windsor Terrace both offer a mix of apartment and multi-room units in co-ops, condos, and townhouses. Larger 3- and 4-bedroom units, including townhouses and multi-family properties, tend to be more available in lower-density areas. Reviewing active listings filtered by bedroom count is the most reliable way to see what each neighborhood currently offers for larger households. A licensed broker can pull current inventory by bedroom count across both areas for a direct comparison.
Should I buy in West Harlem or Windsor Terrace?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both West Harlem and Windsor Terrace gives you the clearest picture of what your budget gets in each location. Request a free CMA from Milton Coste to get a side-by-side breakdown of current opportunities.

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