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Living in East Harlem New York

East Harlem is the 45th most walkable neighborhood in New York with 118,829 residents.

East Harlem has world-class public transportation and is very bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: Central Harlem, Randalls-Wards Island, South Bronx, West Harlem, Upper East Side, Concourse Village and Port Morris.

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96 Walk Score of East Harlem, New York, NY

East Harlem is a Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car.

Photo of Our Lady Queen Of Angels School in East Harlem, New York

Our Lady Queen Of Angels School

Photo of Holy Tabernacle Church in East Harlem, New York

Holy Tabernacle Church

Daily errands do not require a car in East Harlem New York.

East Harlem is the 45th most walkable neighborhood in New York with a Walk Score of 96.

Find apartments in New York's most walkable neighborhoods: Little Italy, NoLita and Bowery.

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East Harlem Neighborhood Ranking

Compare East Harlem to other New York neighborhoods.

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Population

43 Inwood 96 98 68 38,367
44 Williamsburg 96 97 88 138,526
45 East Harlem 96 100 80 118,829
46 Lower East Side 96 98 96 38,641
47 Washington Heights 96 100 72 158,951

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thumbnail for Our Lady Queen Of Angels School#eastharlem Our Lady Queen of Angels is an elementary school in East Harlem- with a great reputation- offering summer camp and after school programs.

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100 Transit Score of East Harlem, New York, NY

East Harlem is a Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation. Find East Harlem New York apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

East Harlem has world-class public transportation and about 23 bus and 3 subway lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from East Harlem on public transit.

80 Bike Score of East Harlem, New York, NY

East Harlem is Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips.

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Photo of The Duck in East Harlem, New York

The Duck

Photo of James Weldon Johnson School-Based Health Center in East Harlem, New York

James Weldon Johnson School-Based Health Center

Photo of Jefferson Park in East Harlem, New York

Jefferson Park

Photo of Thomas Jefferson Houses in East Harlem, New York

Thomas Jefferson Houses

Photo of New York City Housing Authority's Governor Dewitt Clinton in East Harlem, New York

New York City Housing Authority's Governor Dewitt Clinton

Photo of Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center in East Harlem, New York

Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center

thumbnail for Holy Tabernacle Church#eastharlem a beautiful church across from Thomas Jefferson Park and Recreational Center- has services daily.

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on Holy Tabernacle Church

thumbnail for The Duck#eastharlem hole in the wall bar and music venue in East Harlem- cash only, and an eclectic crowd of tourists, and locals.

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on The Duck

Photo of East Harlem Ice Cream in East Harlem, New York

East Harlem Ice Cream

Photo of Fifth Latin American Pentecostal Church of God in East Harlem, New York

Fifth Latin American Pentecostal Church of God

thumbnail for James Weldon Johnson School-Based Health Center#eastHarlem the James Weldon Johnson community and residential living center provide health care and supervision for special needs adults, and the elderly. There is also a healthcare center, and early childhood center on the property.

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on James Weldon Johnson School-Based Health Center

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