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Living in East Harlem, New York, NY

East Harlem Area Facts

  • East Harlem has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • East Harlem crime rates are 13% lower than the New York average
  • Cost of living in East Harlem is 14% higher than the New York average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in East Harlem? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Harlem Art Park
      James Weldon Johnson Playground
      P.S. 155 Playground
      Dr. Ronald E. McNair Playground
      Dream Street Park
      Mayor Wagner Pool
      Thomas Jefferson Park
      Marcus Garvey Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      A’Dar
      National Museum of Catholic Art and History
      Richard Rodgers Amphitheatre at Marcus Garvey Park
      The Africa Center
      Graffiti Hall of Fame
      Julio De Burgos Latino Cultural Center
      Taste Harlem Tour
      El Museo Del Barrio

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Subway
      Wendy's
      Sammy's Bodega
      Green Olive Deli
      Domino's
      Taco Mix
      Dunkin'

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in East Harlem? Of all people who commute, 69.3% take public transportation in East Harlem.
      Drive to Work
      7%

      46% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      69%

      41% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      12%

      6% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is East Harlem a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler
      Montefiore Medical Center West Campus Moses Division Hospital
      New York City Children's Center Bronx Campus
      Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center
      North Central Bronx Hospital
      George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery
      Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center
      Lenox Health Greenwich Village

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Duane Reade
      City Chemist
      Saldo Drugs
      X.I.P.
      Duane Reade
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Chait Mental Health Center
      Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center
      New York Academy of Medicine
      Marie-France Conde Pediatrics
      Forest Hills Podiatry
      Quality Med
      Ahmadur Rahman MD PC
      Robert Lechtenberg, M.D.