East Harlem

Just a few blocks north of the Upper East Side, East Harlem trades formality and chain stores for community gardens, local businesses, and bustling street life.

At a Glance

East Harlem has a wealth of mom-and-pop shops, a lively art scene, and is home to East River Plaza shopping mall known for its big-box stores, including Costco.

The Mood

From street to street, East Harlem changes a lot. Expect to find tranquil and leafy gardens like Harlem Art Park next to hectic blocks dotted with food carts.

Heart of the Neighborhood

You can go any direction from the corner of E. 116th Street and Lexington Avenue and find what makes East Harlem great: lively street scenes, diverse restaurants, and leafy residential blocks.

Neighborhood Quirk

East Harlem has more street murals than any other NYC neighborhood.

Best Perk

Expect to find an exciting mix of dining options for every price range.

Biggest Downside

East Harlem is still waiting for the Second Avenue Subway expansion.

$620K

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$2,800

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The Mood

From street to street, East Harlem changes a lot. Expect to find tranquil and leafy gardens like Harlem Art Park next to hectic blocks dotted with food carts.

Heart of the Neighborhood

You can go any direction from the corner of E. 116th Street and Lexington Avenue and find what makes East Harlem great: lively street scenes, diverse restaurants, and leafy residential blocks.

Neighborhood Quirk

East Harlem has more street murals than any other NYC neighborhood.

Best Perk

Expect to find an exciting mix of dining options for every price range.

Biggest Downside

East Harlem is still waiting for the Second Avenue Subway expansion.

What’s close by

1. Harlem

Median Sale: $706K Median Rental: $3,100

2. Upper East Side

Median Sale: $1.2M Median Rental: $3,700

3. Yorkville

Median Sale: $845K Median Rental: $3,500

4. Washington Heights

Median Sale: $501K Median Rental: $2,600

5. Astoria

Median Sale: $900K Median Rental: $2,800

By the Numbers

East Harlem is one of the least expensive neighborhoods in Manhattan. However, the area has become a hot spot for new development, which has slowly increased property values.

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*Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 ACS

From the ballfields of Thomas Jefferson Park to the numerous community gardens, East Harlem has many well-used and well-loved public spaces.

Many buildings and gardens feature colorful street art, which runs from bold political statements to flights of whimsy.

With nearly 28 red-brick houses, Astor Row on E. 130th Street is one of the prettiest blocks in the city and features East Harlem's oldest housing stock.