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Living in West Harlem New York

West Harlem is the 41st most walkable neighborhood in New York with 107,403 residents.

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

Nearby neighborhoods: Central Harlem, East Harlem, Concourse Village, Highbridge, Washington Heights, South Bronx and Upper West Side.

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97 Walk Score of West Harlem, New York, NY

West Harlem is a Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car.

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Foliage in Manhattan

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Columbia University Interdisciplinary Science Study Tower

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

West Harlem is the 41st most walkable neighborhood in New York with a Walk Score of 97.

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

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West Harlem Neighborhood Ranking

Compare West Harlem to other New York neighborhoods.

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Population

39 Downtown Brooklyn 97 100 92 11,077
40 Carroll Gardens 97 96 95 18,514
41 West Harlem 97 100 73 107,403
42 Gowanus 96 100 90 5,661
43 Inwood 96 98 68 38,367

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Eating & Drinking

There are about 161 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in West Harlem.

People in West Harlem can walk to an average of 11 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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Tonalli Cafe Bar

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Harlem Public

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thumbnail for Foliage in ManhattanAlthough when people picture skyscrapers and street vendors when they think of New York, once you get up towards #MorningsideHeights, a more scenic area appears- filled with trees, parks and running paths.

Kathleen Patricia Odenthal
on Foliage in Manhattan

100 Transit Score of West Harlem, New York, NY

West Harlem is a Rider’s Paradise

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

Public Transit Routes

West Harlem has world-class public transportation and about 15 bus and 4 subway lines passing through it.

Transit Time

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

73 Bike Score of West Harlem, New York, NY

West Harlem is Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips.

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Nycha Manhattanville Community

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AMSTERDAM AV - W 131 ST

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AMSTERDAM AV - W 131 ST

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BROADWAY - W 131 ST

Photo of BROADWAY - W 131 ST in West Harlem, New York

BROADWAY - W 131 ST

Photo of BROADWAY - W 131 ST in West Harlem, New York

BROADWAY - W 131 ST

thumbnail for Columbia University Interdisciplinary Science Study TowerOne of the offshoot buildings of the main Columbia University campus, the Columbia University Interdisciplinary Science Study Tower is designated primarily for Science students and located in #MorningsideHeights

Kathleen Patricia Odenthal
on Columbia University Interdisciplinary Science Study Tower

Photo of BROADWAY - W 131 ST in West Harlem, New York

BROADWAY - W 131 ST

Photo of BROADWAY - W 131 ST in West Harlem, New York

BROADWAY - W 131 ST

Photo of BROADWAY - W 131 ST in West Harlem, New York

BROADWAY - W 131 ST

Photo of Nycha Manhattanville Community in West Harlem, New York

Nycha Manhattanville Community

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Hudson River Cafe NYC

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La Condesa

Photo of Nycha Manhattanville Community in West Harlem, New York

Nycha Manhattanville Community

Photo of Nycha Manhattanville Community in West Harlem, New York

Nycha Manhattanville Community

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