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25+ years experience · 1,000+ transactions · 5-star reviews
Manhattan · New York, NY
69 active listings · Median $689K
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A condo-dominant submarket with moderate rent growth, sale values below the 5-year high, and sale listings sitting longer than a year ago.
Median asking rent in East Harlem is $2,950/month, $250 below the 5-year high set in Jul 2025. Rents are up +1.9% year over year and +39.6% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $689K, 26.2% below the 5-year high recorded in Jun 2019. Sale prices are down -2.1% year over year. Sale listings are clearing 34 days slower than at this point last year.
Across NYC, the FARE Act has tightened agent-listed rental supply since August 2024 by shifting the broker fee to landlords who engage a broker. Roughly 35 to 40% of NYC lease signings occur between mid-June and August 15.
Source: StreetEasy market data, through Mar 2026.
East Harlem, also known as El Barrio, is a neighborhood rich in culture, art, and history. Known for its colorful murals and the historic La Marqueta, the area features a growing number of new residential developments alongside historic buildings. The real estate market offers some of Manhattan's mo...
Stations: 125 St (0.60 mi)
Midtown: 24 min (2 express from 125 St)
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REBNY/RLS Disclaimer: 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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Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with Keller Williams NYC. His work covers all five boroughs, with deep experience in co-op boards, condo offerings, townhouse sales, and rental transactions. For East Harlem buyers and sellers, that track record means a broker who has negotiated every type of deal this market produces.
"Milton made the entire buying process seamless. His knowledge of the local market and negotiation skills saved us thousands. Highly recommend for anyone looking in Upper Manhattan."
"We sold our co-op in record time thanks to Milton's marketing strategy. Professional photography, virtual tour, and targeted digital ads brought multiple offers within the first week."
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The median sale price in East Harlem is $689K. Condos sit at a median of $663K and co-ops at $500K. Sale prices are down 2.1% year over year.
No. The median sale price in East Harlem is currently 26.2% below the 5-year high recorded in June 2019. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.
Sale listings in East Harlem have a median of 73 days on market. That is 34 days slower than the same point a year ago. Roughly 21.5% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.
East Harlem is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 73 days and 21.5% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.
East Harlem offers both co-ops and condos. Condos are the higher-priced segment at a $663K median, with co-ops at $500K.
Roughly 4 homes change hands each month in East Harlem across condos, co-ops, and townhouses, based on recorded closed sales. That benchmark helps gauge how quickly the market is absorbing new inventory.
The overall median asking rent in East Harlem is $2,950/month. Live RLS listings show studios at $2,300, 1-bedrooms at $3,440, 2-bedrooms at $3,117, 3+ bedrooms at $45,000 per month. Rents are up 1.9% year over year.
Median asking rent in East Harlem is currently $250 below the 5-year high set in July 2025. Tenants may find slightly more value than at peak, though the gap can close quickly during peak leasing season.
Median asking rent in East Harlem has risen 39.6% over the past 5 years. That puts the neighborhood in context with longer-term NYC rent dynamics rather than just one-year noise.
Within walking or short-transit distance of East Harlem, median sale prices range across Morningside Heights at $975K, Central Harlem at $865K, Mott Haven at $565K, Astoria at $550K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.
East Harlem is served by the 4, 5, 6 trains. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 24 minutes from 125 St.
Under the FARE Act in effect since August 2024, NYC landlords who engage a broker pay the broker fee directly rather than passing it to tenants. In neighborhoods like East Harlem, this has shifted some smaller landlords toward self-listing, which has tightened the supply of agent-listed rentals citywide and lifted competition for what remains on market.
Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with Keller Williams New York City. He has 25+ years of experience across all five boroughs, with deep transaction history in co-op board packages, condo offerings, townhouse sales, and rentals. Direct: (917) 416-7433. Email: mcoste@kwnyc.com.
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25+ years of experience and over 2,000 transactions closed across NYC. Whether you are buying, selling, or leasing in East Harlem, I will guide you every step of the way.
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