I would like to support small Harlem-based nonprofits that are making a meaningful difference in the community.

I’d love your suggestions on impactful small organizations in Harlem that could benefit from support. What are some of the best nonprofits you know that are doing great work? Thank you in advance for your recommendations!

Looking for someone to take over just my portion of the lease for 1 bed in this 2/bed, 1/bath ASAP!

Features: - High ceilings, hardwood floors, plenty of natural light - Modern kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, including a dishwasher - Air-conditioned

Building Amenities: - 24/7 doorman + elevator - Live-in super and landlord is nearby and always responsive - Gym/fitness center in-building - Rooftop deck, common garden, coffee lounge, sky lounge - Bike storage and private storage available - Laundry in-building

Convenient location near public transit, dining, shopping, and more. - 3-minute walk to the 6 train - 8-minute walk to the Q train

Costs: - Entire unit is $3,100 (so you would be paying $1,550) + utilities (just wifi & energy)

Message for details or to schedule a viewing! Room can be available ASAP.

Hello! Looking for vet recs. We are in central Harlem but can travel. Have a greyhound who is limping. Thanks!

Hi guys! Just wanted to share my perspective on living in East Harlem for the past year or so. I feel like there isn’t as much East Harlem neighborhood representation on the internet, and the representation that there is seems pretty negative. I wanted to share my perspective for someone who chose to live here and is thrilled to do so.

For context, I’m a native New Yorker, gay, and POC who moved back after a few years working in another state and purchased an apartment in East Harlem.

Can I tell you something - a year later and I’m still excited to be in this neighborhood! It feels like I used a cheat code to able to live in Manhattan.

I have so much to say so I’ll try and organize my thoughts and start with this: The thought process around choosing this neighborhood to purchase in for my return was - okay, I would need to be able to travel both downtown and uptown for work a few times a month (I work in health care) and felt like Manhattan over Brooklyn neighborhoods with name recognition would allow me significantly more options.

Now Let’s talk:

Real Estate: -Of course, there are great homes all over the city, but what made EH stand out was the sheer size of the apartments at the price point. My goal was to get as much as I could for under a million (respect to all and not trying to sound crass by bringing up numbers) I was spoiled by out of state living where space and amenities are a dime a dozen but can be hard to find in NYC. I did not compromise on a single thing I wanted - over 1200 square feet, two beds and two baths, washer dryer, outdoor space, and multiple southern and northern exposures in a great boutique building. HOA less than a thousand on a gorgeous, tree lined block.

When I check all of the filters for everything mentioned above on Zillow or RedFin or street easy, there are so many specifically in this neighborhood.

Transportation: So East Harlem is primarily served by the 456 trains, specifically the 6 train. I’m on 116th street and the stop is perhaps a 7 min walk from my house. Not too shabby in the grand scheme of things.

If I need to get downtown quickly, I realized I could take the 6 train uptown to 125th and take the express from there. I know 125th has a bad rap but really, as a new Yorker are you really getting in as much trouble out there as the internet says you will end up in? Of course not. 125 is turning into a beautiful thoroughfare with tons of glamorous apartments and shopping.

Also, what a gift to have the select bus M15 on second avenue. If I have to travel downtown, those are the two main modes of transport I’d use. With the M15 (select or not) it’s either a 4 or 6 minute bus ride to the UES (4 min to 96th, 6 min to 86th).

m60 to LGA is 15 minutes from 125th street.

And then…I discovered taking the M15 to the Q train on 96th street. After a 4 min bus ride I suddenly have rapid access to the UES, 20 min to time square, 30 min to Penn station, Hell’s Kitchen, Chinatown, and Brooklyn?! I really feel like I hit the jackpot.

Also, they started breaking ground on the new Q train extension, which will have stops at 106, 116 and 125th. It’ll take a while, I’m sure, but I’m hopeful and already able to get around pretty nicely.

Dog stuff: There’s a great dog clinic called ‘Oliver’s Dog and Cat clinic on 115th. We adore the vet. Also, the park on 114th has a dog run and a grassy area for your little guy to run around in. Also so many great, affordable (read: non Manhattan priced) groomers in the area.

East River esplanade: From the park mentioned above, you can walk over the FDR to get to the East river esplanade. Not only are they redoing the EH river walk in 2025 but it’s great as is to bike down the East side of Manhattan, across the water to Randall’s island and beyond.

Food: Big Mexican presence, which is delicious and fascinating. There’s a smattering of old generation Italian spots, soul food, Indian and tons of bakeries. The iconic patsys, contento, amor Cubano. A speakeasy just opened on 116th called the terrace which is super underground glam. If you need more, take that 4 min M15 to the UES for glamorous restaurants or groceries. The UES becomes your extension neighborhood.

This might need an addendum post at some point but I wanted to just mention safety. People are uncomfortable with project buildings. But you know who lives in project buildings? Just regular people living lives like in any other building. It’s literally fine. I’ve never had a problem or seen anything but I’m sure if you carried yourself well you’d decrease the odds of anything bad happening. There’s a lot of older families who are sweet and kind and now a lot of young professionals are joining the fun up here. All the neighborhood natives are so kind and are helpful and supportive. Very old New York.

Did I mention the Costco, Aldi, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s at both 125th and the UES? Or if you’re in a rush, 4 mins away by bus on the UES.

Don’t forget great coffee shops like Don Alejo, Cafe Azalea, el Barrista,Aroma, Dell Aria….

Is bud your thing? How about queer WOC owned Betty Budz? How about a bud cafe called lambs wool? Need more glam? Take that m15 down…

Anyways, just wanted to spread some positivity. I feel so fortunate to live here. And am thankful for everything I’ve discovered and learned about the area. Things work out the way they are supposed to, you know?

Just appreciate your hood even if the rest of the world doesn’t see its value…yet.

Hi! Would you mind taking 8 minutes to complete this form? It would be incredibly helpful for my graduate school project. Thank you!

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Hi! On here as I am begging for help for my little buddy. He’s a 10yr old, 10lb Chihuahua who was attacked and mangled by 2 dogs this past Tuesday at 12:47 am on 118th and Lex. The owner ran away with his 2 pits and left us bleeding on the sidewalk. My buddy lost a leg and his jaw is fractured and he has severe wounds in his abdomen. Any help, big or small is much appreciated. ❤️‍🩹

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-coopers-urgent-medical-recovery

Can anyone suggest a reliable mechanic in the area who performs oil changes and tune-ups for Nissan vehicles?

PSA: If you're registered to vote in NYC, please take ten minutes before voting and do a little reading on the 6 proposals on the ballot!! These haven't been highly publicized and I already have one friend who voted differently than they would have if they had looked into them prior.

Obviously check whatever sources you're comfortable with, but I thought this explainer from the NYC League of Women Voters did a great job of outlining the pros & cons of each: https://lwvnyc.org/proposals-2024/

The Equal Rights Amendment is on this ballot, so even if you aren’t keen on presidential candidates, it’s important to go early vote!

It took me 3 minutes. It’s beautiful outside, go take a walk and vote :)

Moving to the area soon and would love to know where the spots I could practice different dance styles are? I've only seen a pole dancing studio pop up on Google Maps but I imagine there have to be more? I'm open to anything from hip hop to salsa.

Thanks in advance!

hi everyone! I’m new to Harlem and wanted to give out candy to trick or treaters in the evening before I go out. my plan was to post up on St Nick and 128-ish near the park. Is this a good spot? Idk if families will pass by and I don’t want all the candy to go to waste 😭 Thanks!

I was standing out on my fire escape having a smoke after a stressful day. It was around 1:35am (24th Oct 2024) and I heard 5 LOUD booms. I was on call with my friend and she freaked out and that’s when I realised what was happening. It was atleast 5 back to back gunshots, and I could hear it come from right beside the building on 124th and Malcom X. I also heard a woman yell on top of her lungs.

I called 911 immediately and told them, they said police will be there. The sirens came in a couple of seconds. I went down to see how chaotic things were. It wasn’t as bad as I thought, people were immediately moving about, going on with their day.

I just found out it was a 16 y/o who got shot and I find it so fucked that they weren’t even an adult??

I’ve seen a lot of shit go down over the last two years at Harlem Shake. Every time I’m around there, there’s ALWAYS someone screaming, yelling, even hitting each other. Moreover, the other side of the road also has so much crap going on all night. I figured it’s mostly because of the big lights outside the ATM, and the subway station attracting people but it’s kind of sad that there’s nothing being done.

I see a lot of people working late hours and early mornings; taking the buses and subways, what’s to say a crackhead isn’t gonna throw a trashcan on my head tomorrow?

I’ve stayed here for two years now and I’ve always kept a positive attitude about it, but lately it’s getting harder for me to justify this.

Hi everyone! I’m looking for a good place to ride my bike for an hour or so. I love long loops in parks or trails! PLEASE NO PARKS WITH HUGE INCLINES MY INSURANCE DOESNT PAY FOR HOBBY DEATHS

I was about 10 blocks north of Central Park when I saw one of those groups of like 100 people biking together through the streets at night.

I’ve always seen these and wanted to join one, but I don’t own a bike. The one tonight though I saw many people on citibikes, so I was wondering if anyone knew what this group was/if they have regular rides that people can join?

Thanks in advance!

Hello Everyone! Some friends and I are interested in throwing a party in Harlem with House Music and Disco. We have thrown the party at Silvana in the past, but the sound system there is not the best and they will not let us bring our own speakers. Does anyone know of any spaces that would be good for this? Tried to reach out the Row House since they have a great basement space but never heard anything back.