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25+ years experience · 1,000+ transactions · 5-star reviews
Manhattan · New York, NY
20 active listings · Median $765K
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A co-op-led submarket with moderate rent growth, rising sale prices, and sale listings sitting longer than a year ago.
Median asking rent in West Harlem is $3,800/month, $200 below the 5-year high set in Apr 2026. Rents are up +1.3% year over year and +65.2% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $765K, 49.8% below the 5-year high recorded in Mar 2021.
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.
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 ...
In my 25+ years selling real estate across New York City, I use this West Harlem data in real negotiations, not just for a web page.
Stations: 125 St (0.23 mi), 145 St (0.63 mi)
Midtown: 17 min (2 express from 125 St)
| School | Grades | Dist |
|---|---|---|
| P.S. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos | PK-5 | 0.20 mi |
Live data from REBNY/RLS. Updated every 15 minutes.
Median closed sale price by month
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| Inventory & Activity | |
| Active Listings | 20 |
| Pending Sales | 9 |
| New This Week | 0 |
| New This Month | 4 |
| Avg DOM | 147 days |
| Price Cut Rate | 10.0% |
| Recent Sales | |
| Sold Last 30 Days | 1 |
| Sold Last 90 Days | 4 |
| Sale-to-List | -- |
| Asking Prices | |
| Median Asking | $765,000 |
| Average Asking | $1,354,200 |
| Median $/SqFt | $958 |
| Median Condo | $310,000 |
| Median Co-op | $765,000 |
Based on active listings in West Harlem
| Type | Active Listings | Median Price | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | $2,500,000 | $2.50M - $2.50M |
| 1 Bedroom | 6 | $655,000 | $388K - $899K |
| 2 Bedrooms | 6 | $1,225,000 | $555K - $2.10M |
| 3+ Bedrooms | 6 | $1,824,500 | $450K - $3.45M |
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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 West 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 West Harlem is $765K. Condos sit at a median of $310K and co-ops at $765K. Year-over-year price comparisons swing meaningfully when monthly closed-sale counts are low, so a single recent month is best read alongside the longer-term price trend.
No. The median sale price in West Harlem is currently 49.8% below the 5-year high recorded in March 2021. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.
Sale listings in West Harlem have a median of 147 days on market. Roughly 10.0% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.
West Harlem is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 147 days and 10.0% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.
West Harlem offers both co-ops and condos. Co-ops are the higher-priced segment at a $765K median, with condos at $310K.
Roughly 1 homes change hands each month in West 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 West Harlem is $3,800/month. Live RLS listings show studios at $30,000, 1-bedrooms at $5,383, 2-bedrooms at $7,119, 3+ bedrooms at $6,800 per month. Rents are up 1.3% year over year.
Median asking rent in West Harlem is currently $200 below the 5-year high set in April 2026. Tenants may find slightly more value than at peak, though the gap can close quickly during peak leasing season.
Median asking rent in West Harlem has risen 65.2% 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 West Harlem, median sale prices range across East Harlem at $900K, Central Harlem at $754K, Morningside Heights at $720K, Hamilton Heights at $445K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.
West Harlem is served by the 1, A, B, C, D trains. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 17 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 West 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: milton@miltoncoste.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 West Harlem, I will guide you every step of the way.
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