East Harlem · Manhattan
What is your East Harlem home worth?
Condos, co-ops and townhouses in East Harlem are three different markets. Rafael Barbosa prices yours from sales of the same type in the same buildings and blocks, then markets it to buyers comparing East Harlem with the rest of Manhattan.
14+ years · 500+ closed transactions · Compass
Free home valuation
See what your East Harlem home is worth.
Enter your address for an instant estimate. Rafael follows up with a comparative market analysis built from recent sales in your building or on your block, plus a net-proceeds estimate that includes NYC and NYS transfer taxes.
Automated estimates miss what matters most in East Harlem: the building, the floor, the layout and the monthly costs. The written analysis is where the real number comes from.
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Market snapshot · Q3 2026
East Harlem by the numbers.
Sales rose 11.8% year over year in the third quarter and the median price rose 18.6%, led by condos. Co-ops moved the other way, so pricing by property type matters more than the headline number.
Source: PropertyShark, East Harlem market trends, Q3 2026. Ask Rafael for the latest numbers for your building.
How Rafael sells in East Harlem
Priced by property type, marketed to all of Manhattan.
Price
Condos, co-ops and townhouses priced from closed sales of the same type, adjusted for floor, layout, light, outdoor space and monthly costs, with transfer taxes and any flip tax in your net estimate.
Prepare
For co-ops, the building's financials and board requirements gathered before listing. For condos, the offering details buyers ask about. For townhouses, the rent roll and delivery plan.
Market
Professional photography, video and a floor plan that makes the layout obvious, with the reach of Compass behind every listing.
Negotiate and close
Rafael qualifies buyers, reviews board packages before they are submitted, and keeps both attorneys and the managing agent on schedule through closing.
What clients say
In their words.
Rafael was instrumental in achieving a fast sale above asking price. I would recommend him without hesitation.
Rafael was a pleasure to work with in selling my home, always available for any questions and issues that arose. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to sell.
I had an excellent experience working with Rafael during the sale of my apartment in Riverdale. He was professional, knowledgeable, and made the entire process smooth from start to finish.
Free seller's guide
Selling in East Harlem? Start with the guide.
Pricing, preparation, board packages, transfer taxes, flip taxes and the timeline from listing to closing, written for East Harlem owners. Rafael sends it right over.
Monthly market report
Know what homes on your street are selling for.
Once a month, Rafael sends a short report for your neighborhood: what sold, for how much, and how fast. No spam, and it is free whether or not you plan to sell.
FAQ
Questions East Harlem sellers ask.
Answers from Rafael. For anything specific to your building, call or text 914-430-0440.
How much is my East Harlem apartment worth?
It depends on the property type more than anything else. In the third quarter of 2026, East Harlem condos sold for a median of about $725,000 ($910 per square foot) and co-ops for a median of about $480,000 ($627 per square foot), according to PropertyShark. Your own value comes from recent sales in your building and comparable buildings, adjusted for floor, layout, light, outdoor space and monthly costs. Rafael prepares a free written valuation from those sales.
What does it cost to sell in East Harlem?
Sellers pay the NYC real property transfer tax (1% up to $500,000, 1.425% above) and the 0.4% New York State transfer tax, plus attorney fees and the commission set in your listing agreement. Co-ops often add a flip tax and building move-out fees. The net proceeds calculator on this site estimates all of it in a minute.
Is it harder to sell an East Harlem co-op than a condo?
Usually it takes longer. Co-op buyers need board approval, which adds weeks after the contract is signed, and they compare monthly maintenance as closely as price. Co-op prices in East Harlem fell about 12.7% year over year in Q3 2026 (PropertyShark), so pricing from current sales in your building matters more than ever.
How should I price an East Harlem townhouse or brownstone?
Townhouses sell on their own condition, rent roll and whether they are delivered vacant, so the neighborhood median says little. Rafael prices them from comparable townhouse sales across East Harlem and Harlem, with rental income and renovation needs built into the analysis.
Does Rafael work in Spanish?
Yes. Rafael works in English and Spanish at every step, from the first valuation to the closing table.
About Rafael
Rafael Barbosa
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson with Compass, selling condos, co-ops and townhouses in East Harlem.
A native New Yorker raised in Manhattan's East Village, Rafael has spent 14+ years and 500+ closed transactions building a practice on clear communication, disciplined pricing and personal attention from the first conversation through closing. He knows the buyers comparing East Harlem with Harlem, the Upper East Side and Riverdale, and what makes them choose one home over another.
He works in English and Spanish and is hands-on at every step, with the marketing and technology of Compass behind each listing.
Get in touch
Have a question about East Harlem?
Selling, buying, or just curious about your home's value. Send a note and Rafael will get back to you, usually the same day.
914-430-0440 call or text
rafael@compass.com
2150 Broadway, New York, NY 10023
27 Pondfield Rd, Bronxville, NY 10708
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