About 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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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 West 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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Buildings in West Harlem
575 Riverside Drive #42
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285 W 110th Street #8-B
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235 W 120th Street
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311 W 112th Street
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163 St Nicholas Avenue #1-J
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51 W 131st Street #4-A
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167 W 129th Street #2-D
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1 W 126th Street #1-C
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285 W 110th Street #6-B
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285 W 110th Street #5-G
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301 W 110th Street #3-D
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370 St Nicholas Avenue #5-B
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2351 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard #205
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2322 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard #3-F
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West Harlem Market Analysis & Trends
Based on StreetEasy data through December 2025
West Harlem is currently a Buyer's Market. The median sale price is $970K, which has increased 29.5% compared to last year. Properties typically spend 144 days on market before selling. For renters, the median asking rent is $3,100, down 3.2% year-over-year. High Days on Market (144) combined with rising inventory (+13.6%) and a sale-to-list ratio below 0.98 provide purchasers with significant negotiation leverage.
Key Market Metrics
Median Sale Price
$970K
+29.5% YoY
Median Rent
$3,100
-3.2% YoY
Days on Market
144
Increased significantly from 112 in late 2024
Price/Sqft
$1,100/sqft
Approximately 15% below the Manhattan median sales price of $1.14M
High Days on Market (144) combined with rising inventory (+13.6%) and a sale-to-list ratio below 0.98 provide purchasers with significant negotiation leverage.
Market Note: The +29.5% YoY price increase was largely driven by sales volume in the townhouse and luxury cooperative segments. This YoY change may reflect limited transaction volume in specific segments.
Rental Market
Studio
$2,100
1 Bedroom
$2,900
2 Bedroom
$4,400
3+ Bedroom
$7,950
Transportation
Subway Lines
Stations
125 St, 137 St-City College, 145 St, 155 St
Commute Times
Midtown: 15-20 minutes
Ongoing infrastructure repairs at the 125th Street transport hub to improve accessibility (Source: M...
Neighborhood Amenities
Parks
- Riverside Park
- St. Nicholas Park
Hospitals
- Mount Sinai Morningside
Shopping
- 125th Street Retail Hub
- Fairway Market (Manhattanville)
Cultural
- City College of New York
- Apollo Theater (nearby)
Building Stock & Co-op Info
Predominant Type
Pre-war Mid-rise Co-ops and Brownstone Row Houses
Co-op vs Condo
A mix of established cooperatives and increasing boutique condominium conversions in Hamilton Heights.
Typical Co-op Requirements
- Down: 10-20% standard; 20% preferred
- DTI: 28-33% standard
- Liquidity: 6-12 months of carrying costs
- Credit: 700+ preferred
Investment Analysis
Outlook: Bullish
Buyer Strategy
Target brownstone properties for multi-unit conversion or long-term equity growth.
Renter Strategy
Units near the 145th Street express hub offer a balance of transit speed and value.
Investor Strategy
High rental demand from the university sector provides stable yield for condominium units.
Schools
Served by NYC DOE District 5 and 6. Research schools at schools.nyc.gov
Safety
NYPD 26th and 30th Precincts. Current statistics: nyc.gov/nypd CompStat
Fair Housing
Milton Coste supports Fair Housing Act and Equal Opportunity Act.
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