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Central Park
An 843-acre urban oasis in the heart of Manhattan, one of the most visited urban parks in the world with meadows, lakes, and iconic bridges.
2 km · about 5 min drive
New York, United States · North America
East Harlem works well as a base: 2km from Central Park.
East Harlem is a city located in New York, United States. With a population of 115,921, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, East Harlem sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add East Harlem to your route.
East Harlem, also known as Spanish Harlem or El Barrio, and formerly Italian Harlem, is a neighborhood of Upper Manhattan in New York City, north of the Upper East Side and bounded by 96th Street to the south, Fifth Avenue to the west, and the East and Harlem Rivers to the east and north. Despite its name, it isRead more
generally not considered to be a part of Harlem proper, but it is one of the neighborhoods included in Greater Harlem.
The neighborhood has one of the largest Hispanic communities in New York City, mostly Puerto Ricans, as well as Dominicans, Salvadorans, Cubans, and Mexicans. The community is notable for its contributions to Latin freestyle and salsa music. East Harlem also includes the remnants of a once-predominant Italian community, or Italian Harlem. The Chinese population has increased dramatically in East Harlem since 2000.
East Harlem has historically suffered from many social issues, such as a high crime rate, the highest jobless rate in New York City, teenage pregnancy, AIDS, drug abuse, homelessness, and an asthma rate five times the national average. It has the second-highest concentration of public housing in the United States, behind Brownsville, Brooklyn. East Harlem is undergoing some gentrification, and in 2016 the city considered rezoning the area.
East Harlem is part of Manhattan Community District 11, and its primary ZIP Codes are 10029 and 10035. It is patrolled by the 23rd and 25th Precincts of the New York City Police Department.
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East Harlem is located in New York, United States, North America. The coordinates are 40.7947 latitude, -73.9425 longitude.
East Harlem has a population of approximately 115,921 people, making it a city in United States.
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An 843-acre urban oasis in the heart of Manhattan, one of the most visited urban parks in the world with meadows, lakes, and iconic bridges.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic spiral masterpiece housing an outstanding collection of Impressionist and modern art.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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America's largest art museum, with over two million works spanning 5,000 years of world culture.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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A beloved New York institution famous for its dinosaur halls, dioramas, and the Rose Center's spectacular planetarium.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Dazzling commercial intersection in Midtown Manhattan known for its giant digital billboards and New Year's Eve ball drop.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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The most influential modern art museum in the world, home to Starry Night, Campbell's Soup Cans, and Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Legendary 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper that defined the New York City skyline when completed in 1931.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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One of the largest metropolitan zoos in the world spanning 265 acres in New York City with over 6,000 animals.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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