Best streets in Harlem

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5th Ave

4/5
Ranked 1st best street in Harlem

"If you haven't been to the 5th Ave - you haven't been to NYC"

- LauraPov
5th Ave is the most expensive street in the world! It has an incredible amount of shops and retail stores. One can buy clothing from famous designers and popular brands. Besides shopping you can also...
40.800278963243 -73.9467441007456

West 131 St

3.5/5
Ranked 2nd best street in Harlem

"W 131st Street -- Hidden Gen"

- kathyp2
This is a street lined with lovely brownstones, almost all of which are in original shape. This is a quiet and tree-lined block with amazing access to transit. My block -- between Lenox and ACP -- i...
40.8125831014384 -73.9451643249271
Ranked 3rd best street in Harlem

"Park The Best Part"

- hhusted
If you drive up W. 143rd Street, you will find something rather unique about the street. Despite a bunch of apartment buildings lining the streets, the most sought after area on the street is what lie...
40.8201976434255 -73.9396772083555
Ranked 4th best street in Harlem

"A Park, Apartment Buildings, and Schools - What a Treat"

- hhusted
If you ever come to the west side of the Bronx, especially near the Hamilton Heights, and you are driving, come up to W. 140th Street. You will find it something else. Much of the street has a ton...
40.7986265000078 -73.9524455002034

West 144 St

2.5/5
Ranked 5th best street in Harlem

"A School Zone With Apartments Thrown In"

- hhusted
This street has a lot of apartment buildings, but what is even more amazing are the schools on the street. Each school system that was found had a large playground for kids to play in. This really mad...
40.8213813547734 -73.9405514572309

8th Ave

2.5/5
Ranked 6th best street in Harlem

"On Fredirck Douglass Boulevard"

- Macsizzle
This street is filled with stores, restaurants, and the wonderful feel that is Harlem. Harlem is one of my favorite neighborhoods in the city and one of the great historic pieces of the city. I think...
40.8007230000661 -73.9580695003237

West 129 St

2.5/5
Ranked 7th best street in Harlem

"A bit out of the way, but not out of the question. "

- andiefrancese
West 129th street is an eclectic street in the northern part of Manhattan. It's not in the most desirable neighborhood, but that also makes living in the area somewhat more reasonable than the rest of...
40.8114431980862 -73.9463150728118
Ranked 8th best street in Harlem

"West 145th Street"

- Macsizzle
West 145th Street in convenient with the A and 1 trains located right on the street. The most remarkable part about the street was its accessibility I think that this is an awesome location for a smal...
40.8225139215694 -73.9411547933542
Ranked 9th best street in Harlem

"A Very Short Two Blocks That Ends as Beauty"

- hhusted
W. 154th Street is very short. It covers about two blocks and ends at Jackie Robinson Park. Where the street meets Macombs Place there is a Toyota Dealership and a Post Office at the corner. After thi...
40.8283773179327 -73.9374981462379
Ranked 10th best street in Harlem

"Eastside Heights Delights"

- Macsizzle
Nearby City College, this block is lined with wonderful architecture, trees, and a distinct history. There is a little bit of everything, convenience stores, hair salons, small shopping boutiques, and...
40.815526337003 -73.9442210283384
Ranked 11th best street in Harlem

"A real Manhattan Neighborhood"

- donyelef
I moved to Harlem 12 years ago. I'm from the Upper West Side of Manhattan (born and raised) and moved to the Bradhurst area 8 years ago. The area is good for families and professional singles. Anyone...
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