Harlem

Harlem has a vibrant and influential history as the start of the civil rights movement and an incubator of American jazz and black literature. The area famous for its elegant brownstones is also known for its restaurant row and yearly dining event, Harlem EatUp!

At a Glance

Harlem begins directly above Central Park, where you will find busy thoroughfares adjacent to quiet tree-lined blocks lined with brownstones and pre-war apartment buildings.

The Mood

Expect a mix of busy street life combined with tranquil side streets.

Heart of the Neighborhood

125th Street is vibrant, if hectic strip, that boasts the famous Apollo Theater as well as plenty of shopping outlets including Gap Factory and Banana Republic Factory Store.

Neighborhood Quirk

Amateur Night at the Apollo is an institution and has helped launch the careers of many performers including The Jackson 5, Aretha Franklin, and Lauryn Hill among others.

Best Perk

Fredrick Douglas Blvd is also known as Harlem's restaurant row, an uptown dining destination for a broad range of tastes.

Biggest Downside

Harlem has beautiful brownstones and prewar buildings, but many apartments can be bare bones and in need of repair.

$705K

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$3,000

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The Mood

Expect a mix of busy street life combined with tranquil side streets.

Heart of the Neighborhood

125th Street is vibrant, if hectic strip, that boasts the famous Apollo Theater as well as plenty of shopping outlets including Gap Factory and Banana Republic Factory Store.

Neighborhood Quirk

Amateur Night at the Apollo is an institution and has helped launch the careers of many performers including The Jackson 5, Aretha Franklin, and Lauryn Hill among others.

Best Perk

Fredrick Douglas Blvd is also known as Harlem's restaurant row, an uptown dining destination for a broad range of tastes.

Biggest Downside

Harlem has beautiful brownstones and prewar buildings, but many apartments can be bare bones and in need of repair.

What’s close by

1. Washington Heights

Median Sale: $548K Median Rental: $2,695

2. Upper East Side

Median Sale: $1.1M Median Rental: $3,850

3. Upper West Side

Median Sale: $1.3M Median Rental: $4,375

By the Numbers

Harlem is one of Manhattan's more affordable areas, but rents and sale prices are increasing at a faster clip.

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

The Apollo is a neighborhood institution, known for booking James Brown, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations and Ella Fitzgerald before they were superstars.

In Harlem, it's common to see beautiful historic architecture as the case with Astor Row, described as being the most elegant block.

Sylvia's has been the place for authentic Southern soul food in Harlem since 1962.

Compared to the rest of the city, brownstones in Harlem are reasonably priced. Also, the rents are relatively affordable.

There is a lot of unexpected green space to counteract the urbanity of Harlem. Central Park, Marcus Garvey Park, and Morningside Park are important centers of the community.