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25+ years experience · 1,000+ transactions · 5-star reviews
Manhattan · New York, NY
47 active listings · Median $445K
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A condo-dominant submarket with rents at the 5-year high, rising sale prices, and sale listings clearing quickly.
Median asking rent in Hamilton Heights sits at $3,250/month, matching the 5-year high. Rents are up +4.8% year over year and +37.3% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $445K, 67.6% below the 5-year high recorded in May 2026. Sale prices are up +17.1% year over year. Sale listings are clearing 67 days faster 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 Jun 2026.
Hamilton Heights is a historic and architecturally stunning section of Harlem, named after Alexander Hamilton. The neighborhood is famous for its grand row houses and the beautiful campus of City College. Residents enjoy proximity to Riverbank State Park and a growing number of cafes and restaurants...
In my 25+ years selling real estate across New York City, I use this Hamilton Heights data in real negotiations, not just for a web page.
Stations: 145 St (0.20 mi), 125 St (0.66 mi)
Midtown: 19 min (3 express from 145 St)
| School | Grades | Dist |
|---|---|---|
| P.S. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos | PK-5 | 0.41 mi |
| P.S. 004 Duke Ellington | PK-5 | 0.94 mi |
| I.S. 128 (The Elijah D. Clark JHS) | 6-8 | 0.89 mi |
Live data from REBNY/RLS. Updated every 15 minutes.
Median closed sale price by month
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| Inventory & Activity | |
| Active Listings | 103 |
| Pending Sales | 18 |
| New This Week | 1 |
| New This Month | 5 |
| Avg DOM | 25.5 days |
| Price Cut Rate | 11.7% |
| Recent Sales | |
| Sold Last 30 Days | 6 |
| Sold Last 90 Days | 12 |
| Sale-to-List | 88.0% |
| Asking Prices | |
| Median Asking | $445,000 |
| Average Asking | $1,171,649 |
| Median $/SqFt | $713 |
| Median Condo | $625,000 |
| Median Co-op | $325,000 |
Based on active listings in Hamilton Heights
| Type | Active Listings | Median Price | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1 | $1,600,000 | $1.60M - $1.60M |
| 1 Bedroom | 12 | $299,500 | $200K - $569K |
| 2 Bedrooms | 14 | $677,500 | $295K - $1.27M |
| 3+ Bedrooms | 20 | $2,147,500 | $379K - $3.70M |
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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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.
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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 Hamilton Heights buyers and sellers, that track record means a broker who has negotiated every type of deal this market produces.
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Homes in Hamilton Heights take a median 26 days to sell. Source: StreetEasy market data.
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The median sale price in Hamilton Heights is $445K. Condos sit at a median of $625K and co-ops at $325K. Sale prices are up 17.1% year over year.
No. The median sale price in Hamilton Heights is currently 67.6% below the 5-year high recorded in May 2026. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.
Sale listings in Hamilton Heights have a median of 25.5 days on market. That is 67 days faster than the same point a year ago. Roughly 11.7% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.
Hamilton Heights is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 25.5 days and 11.7% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.
Hamilton Heights offers both co-ops and condos. Condos are the higher-priced segment at a $625K median, with co-ops at $325K.
Roughly 5 homes change hands each month in Hamilton Heights 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 Hamilton Heights is $3,250/month. Rents are up 4.8% year over year.
Yes. The median asking rent in Hamilton Heights is currently at the 5-year high. Tenants searching the neighborhood right now are competing in a market priced at peak.
Median asking rent in Hamilton Heights has risen 37.3% 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 Hamilton Heights, median sale prices range across West Harlem at $765K, Central Harlem at $754K, Morningside Heights at $720K, Washington Heights at $450K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.
Hamilton Heights is served by the 1, A, B, C, D trains. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 19 minutes from 145 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 Hamilton Heights, 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: milton@miltoncoste.com.
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