East Harlem Apartments for Sale | Real Estate Guide

About East Harlem

East Harlem, also known as El Barrio, is a neighborhood rich in culture, art, and history. Known for its vibrant murals and the historic La Marqueta, the area is undergoing a residential transformation. The real estate market offers some of Manhattan's most accessible price points, featuring a mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and a surge of new luxury condominium developments that offer modern amenities and easy access to the Upper East Side.

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Your East Harlem Expert

Milton Coste was born and raised in the Washington Heights/Inwood area and has been helping buyers and sellers in Upper Manhattan and across NYC for over 25 years. With 1,000+ closed transactions including dozens in East Harlem, Milton knows every building, every block, and what it takes to navigate NYC's unique co-op and condo market.

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Frequently Asked Questions: East Harlem Real Estate

Who is the best real estate agent in East Harlem?

Milton Coste is a top-rated East Harlem real estate specialist with 25+ years of experience and 1,000+ closed transactions in NYC. Born and raised in the Washington Heights area, Milton has deep local knowledge of East Harlem's co-ops, condos, and market trends. He's bilingual (English/Spanish) and has a 5-star rating on both Google and Zillow. Contact: (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com.

What are East Harlem apartment prices in 2026?

East Harlem real estate prices vary by property type. As of January 2026, co-op studios typically start around $250,000-$400,000, 1-bedrooms range from $350,000-$600,000, and 2-bedrooms from $450,000-$800,000. Condos command a premium of 20-40% over co-ops. Milton Coste tracks East Harlem prices daily and can provide a detailed market analysis for your specific needs.

What is the process for buying a co-op in East Harlem?

Buying a co-op in East Harlem involves several steps: getting pre-approved for financing, searching for properties, making an offer, preparing a board package (financial documents, reference letters, personal statement), and passing the co-op board interview. The process typically takes 60-90 days from accepted offer to closing. Milton Coste guides buyers through each step and has helped over 1,000 clients navigate NYC's co-op and condo market.

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Current Inventory Snapshot

Live from REBNY/RLS • Feb 15, 2026

There are currently 36 properties actively listed for sale, with 23 already under contract. The median asking price is $850K ($811/sqft). Properties are spending an average of N/A days on market, and 47.2% of listings have had price reductions.

Inventory & Activity

Active Listings

for sale

Total number of properties currently for sale in this neighborhood

Pending Sales

under contract

Properties under contract awaiting closing

New This Week

last 7 days

Properties listed in the last 7 days

New This Month

last 30 days

Properties listed in the last 30 days

Avg Days on Market

N/A

days avg

Average number of days properties have been listed. Lower = faster market

Price Cut Rate

47.2%

17 listings

Percentage of active listings with price reductions. Higher = more negotiable market

Asking Prices

Median Asking Price

$850K

all types

The middle price point of all active listings - half are priced above, half below

Average Asking Price

$1.28M

all types

Mean listing price of all active properties (can be skewed by outliers)

Median $/Sqft

$811

per sqft

Median price per square foot - useful for comparing properties of different sizes

Median Condo Price

$890K

23 condos

Median asking price for condominium units only

Median Co-op Price

$437K

8 co-ops

Median asking price for co-operative units only

Property Mix

Distribution of 36 active listings

Condo 64% (23) Co-op 22% (8) Condop 3% (1)

Building Types:

Apartments: 31 Single Family: 1 Multi-Family: 4

Recent Sales

Sold (30 Days)

last 30 days

Number of properties that closed in the last 30 days

Sold (90 Days)

last 90 days

Number of properties that closed in the last 90 days

Median Sale Price

$765K

closed sales

Median closing price of recently sold properties (last 90 days)

Avg Sale Price

$979K

closed sales

Average closing price of recently sold properties

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.0%

of asking

Average sale price as % of listing price. Above 100% = selling over asking

Browse by Property Type

Condos (24) Multi-Family (2) Co-ops (8) Condops (1) Houses (1)

Buildings in East Harlem

1399 PARK Avenue

4 listings available

1885 Lexington Avenue

3 listings available

1280 5TH Avenue

2 listings available

1255 5TH Avenue

2 listings available

181 101ST Street

2 listings available

353 104TH Street

2 listings available

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Helpful Resources for East Harlem Buyers

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East Harlem Real Estate

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Current Inventory Snapshot

Inventory & Activity

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Recent Sales

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Buildings in East Harlem

Properties for Sale

1280 5TH Avenue #19C

1255 5TH Avenue #3B

324 E 112TH Street #6A

316 PLEASANT Avenue

181 E 101ST Street #808

342 E 110th Street #8A

69 E 130th Street #2A

1885 Lexington Avenue #5A

424 E 115TH Street #4B

215-217 E 96th Street #28-L

319 E 105TH Street #6B

1885 LEXINGTON Avenue #3E

1399 PARK Avenue #15A

1399 PARK Avenue #7C

450 E 117TH Street #4A

172 E 112TH Street #0

249 E 118th Street #2-D

353 E 104TH Street #PH2

353 E 104TH Street #9C

1215 5TH Avenue #5B

1255 5TH Avenue #3J

1694 Lexington Avenue

1399 Park Avenue #6-G

1810 3RD Avenue #A3A

502 E 118TH Street

305 E 108TH Street #4B

440 E 117th Street #3A

181 E 101ST Street #202

1270 5TH Avenue #1D

1280 5TH Avenue #20F

1901 Madison Avenue #301

2279 3RD Avenue #4A

1399 PARK Avenue #APT18B

205 E 124TH Street #1B

1200 5TH Avenue #15AB

1885 Lexington Avenue #5D

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