Spanish cuisine and culture between Central Park and the Bronx
East Harlem has always reflected the backgrounds of its residents. “It’s a really diverse neighborhood, and you have access to those different cultures in East Harlem,” says Tay Tiwoni, who has been selling homes there for 10 years. In the early 20th century, the area was nicknamed Italian Harlem. By the 1950s, a pocket within the neighborhood became known as Spanish Harlem, and as that community expanded, East Harlem became Spanish Harlem — a.k.a. El Barrio. Today, authentic Puerto Rican and Cuban restaurants, some with live music, offer a feeling of home away from home. Large affordable housing complexes and lower average housing costs compared to Carnegie Hill just to the south continue to attract new neighbors. Plus, upcoming residential, office and retail developments around the 125th Street subway and Metro-North station are making room for even more people to enjoy everything East Harlem has to offer.
The Oye Como Va mural in East Harlem represents a part of the vast history of East Harlem.
Spirit Of Harlem Mural has some cultural significance and shows creative expression.
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Crispy Cuban sandwiches and a Costco with easy parking
Spanish Harlem has one of New York City’s highest concentrations of Puerto Rican and Cuban restaurants. At La Fonda, slow-roasted pernil pork and five different types of mofongo have been delighting diners for almost 30 years. Pressed sandwiches from Amor Cubano make a filling lunch, and any one of their 11 mojito flavors is fitting for the live bachata music performances at night. Patsy’s Pizzeria, opened in 1933, and Rao’s, opened in 1896, maintain connections to East Harlem’s Italian-American history. Newcomers like Teranga, serving West African rice bowls, and Bangklyn’s Thai fusion menu, show how the neighborhood continues to change. Regional and local grocery chains have stores every few blocks throughout East Harlem, and the Costco and ALDI in the East River Plaza are handy for large hauls. The graffiti hall of fame wall on 106th Street, as well as Fifth Avenue institutions like El Museo Del Barrio and the Museum of the City of New York, are draws for locals and tourists alike.
La Fonda exterior has a mini mural displaying its artistic style with a unique font.
La Marqueta sits right under one of the NY train tracks and is a delicious spot for a bite.
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Puerto Rico pride near the NYC Marathon route
Every summer, the 116th Street Festival is a family-friendly dance party, with music bumping and Puerto Rican flags waving. In early November, New York City marathoners go up First Avenue and down Fifth, giving neighbors an opportunity to hang out on the sidelines. And in early January, the Three Kings Day parade brings religious tradition and live camels to Park Avenue from 106th to 115th streets.
Condos from $500,000 and Old New York brownstones
Like Central Harlem, East Harlem has a considerable supply of townhouses that add old-New York charm to residential side streets. Prices for these primarily prewar townhouses range from $1.6 to $6 million. Co-op buildings, which are also often prewar or mid-20th-century, have units that start at $200,000 at the north end of the neighborhood, and increase to $900,000 heading south. However, spacious Fifth Avenue co-op units with Central Park views can cost as much as $3.2 million. Condominiums follow a similar pattern, with units in modest buildings starting at $500,000, and units in newer buildings, which have luxury amenities or Central Park views, reaching $3.3 million.
Huxley Condo's is a modern-style building located in East Harlem Ney York.
The East Harlem community is know for its prewar brownstones and townhouses.
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Soccer, swimming, skateboarding and a Central Park lake
Central Park runs along the southwest corner of East Harlem, giving residents 843 acres of green space at their disposal. Soon, the Harlem Meer renovations will add an ice-skating rink, too. Marcus Garvey Park, near the center of the neighborhood, has an outdoor amphitheater. Along the East River, Thomas Jefferson Park has a well-trod soccer pitch and skate park. Both also have swimming pools that open in the summer. Up north, Harlem River Park has additional athletic fields, and nearby playgrounds are convenient for parents with young kids.
A soccer game in the park on a beautiful day.
Harlem Meer in East Harlem is a place of tranquility for the community and more.
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Local 6 service and upcoming Q train expansion
“For people that work in Midtown or Downtown, East Harlem is attractive because they have access to so many train stations,” Tiwoni says. The 6 train makes stops through the center of the neighborhood along Lexington Avenue, and the 125th Street station adds connections to 4 and 5 trains, Metro-North and, in the future, the Q. “With the FDR highway right there, you can get to LaGuardia airport really quickly, too,” Tiwoni says.
The 125th Street Train stop in East Harlem can take the anywhere they wish to go in minutes.
Patty's Pizzeria has been a staple of the East Harlem community since 1933.
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More than 30 public schools in the area
Kids have plenty of public and private education options throughout East Harlem. At 128th and 123rd streets, the Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School and the Harlem Prep Charter School both teach kindergarten through 12th grade and have A-minus grades from Niche. At 103rd Street, P.S. 171 Patrick Henry teaches preschool through eighth grade, and at 105th Street is Park East High School — both with A grades from Niche.
Exterior of Ps 171 Patrick Henry School has an enclosed court yard for outdoor activities.
Central Park East High School is East Harlem's beacon of education.
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I've been living in East Harlem for little over a year. I really admire the hard working people in the neighborhood. No matter the time of day or night you will always find a little Mexican food stand open for business. There are shops and restaurants around for people to enjoy at low cost. If there is one thing I would change is the cost of living. It's getting more and more expensive and there's a lot of low income families that have been living in the neighborhood for years who may not be able to live here no more.
4.0Current Resident
4/23/2020Niche Review
I love the sense of community. I would want to change the community to be more clean and eco friendly.
4.0Current Resident
4/4/2022Niche Review
This neighborhood is surrounded by people of all different backgrounds, making it a place worth coming to. My part of the neighborhood is very quiet since this is a large school district. I feel safe here for the most part since there are police stations, fire stations, and hospitals nearby.
4.0Current Resident
2/28/2019Niche Review
I lived here for 5 years and love my corner of the neighborhood. The food is incredible, especially the bakery on 116 and second. The crosstown bus is slow, but there's generally not a lot of traffic. Its safe at night if you're walking with a buddy.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
East Harlem
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
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East Harlem Demographics and Home Trends
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