Harlem

Welcome to Harlem

Where history feels like home.

Harlem is essential to American jazz, literature, and civil rights history. And for good reason: major streets like Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd., Malcolm X Blvd., and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. pay homage to civil rights leaders who walked those passageways. Meanwhile, venues such as The Apollo Theater, Hotel Theresa, and Sylvia’s Restaurant stand as iconic landmarks frequented by history buffs and culture seekers.

What To Expect

A quiet residential scene in the midst of a bustling culture hub.

Unlike many other tourist- and commuter-friendly Manhattan neighborhoods, life in Harlem can feel as quiet as it is connected to the rest of the city.

On the one hand, the neighborhood has a peaceful, residential spirit, evidenced by street pick-up basketball games and block parties.

But Harlem also has a thriving cultural scene, bringing constant vibrancy and excitement to the neighborhood.

The Lifestyle

Soulful. A community-oriented atmosphere is defined by music, food, and cultural events.

Life in Harlem is as rooted in cultural tradition as it is energized and diverse. In the last decade, restaurants like Red Rooster, Harlem Tavern, and Harlem Shake have reinvented a dining scene traditionally defined by soul food icons like Sylvia’s and Amy Ruth’s.

Music is another of Harlem’s greatest uniting traditions, and its legacy is preserved proudly throughout the neighborhood.

Harlem’s flair for the performing arts is best represented by the Apollo Theater, which originally opened as a dance hall and ballroom in 1913. Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, and The Jackson 5 played their “Amateur Nights”, while Showtime at the Apollo and musicians such as James Brown, B.B. King, and Paul McCartney solidified the venue as a timeless entertainment landmark.

Outside of entertainment, church-lined streets and a pervasive sense of spirituality and activism continue to speak to Harlem’s reputation for community awareness.

The Market

Affordable nineteenth century apartments and brownstones are becoming more competitive, and new developments are popping up throughout the neighborhood.

Charming, historic brownstones and walk-ups are relatively abundant, especially from 125th to 145th streets.

Those in search of more modern digs will find them closer to major avenues such as Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and Malcolm X Blvd.

You'll Fall In Love With

The rich history and widespread sense of community.

Legendary music and food venues are only a few reasons to love life here. Residents of all ages and stages revel in the equal sense of historical significance and current cultural cachet.

Harlem continues to serve as a mecca for artistic and creative expression, and that tradition continues to pass from one generation to the next.

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Around Harlem, NY

There's plenty to do around Harlem, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

95

Walker's Paradise

Walking Score

70

Very Bikeable

Bike Score

100

Rider's Paradise

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Shoe Bar, Inwood Hills Spirits & Wine Room, and The Victoria Napolitano Group.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Shoe Bar page on Yelp Search 225 W 57th St on Google Maps	Dining	3.92 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Inwood Hills Spirits & Wine Room page on Yelp Search 5057 Broadway on Google Maps	Dining · $$	4.06 miles	23 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Victoria Napolitano Group page on Yelp Search 477 Madison Ave on Google Maps	Shopping	4.26 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bergen Taekwondo Academy page on Yelp Search 432 Bergen Blvd on Google Maps	Active	2.67 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the New York City Ninja Academy page on Yelp Search 625 W 55th St on Google Maps	Active	4.05 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the A More Perfect Union page on Yelp	Active	0.22 miles	51 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the MAXFIT 360 page on Yelp Search 132 W 60th St on Google Maps	Active	3.78 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Stephanie Michelle Beauty page on Yelp	Beauty	4.58 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Cedric Salon page on Yelp Search 24 E 51st St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.29 miles	18 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Jenise Ariane Studio page on Yelp Search 127 East 59th St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.89 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Leticia Beauty Salon page on Yelp Search 41-11 30th Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	4.09 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars