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Long known for its intimate jazz clubs, soul food institutions and African-American heritage, Harlem draws a diverse crowd of locals and visitors.
Trendy eateries, stylish clubs and hip bars make for an energetic nightlife scene.

The area features a mix of 19th-century brownstones and modern high-rises. Its main artery, 125th Street, is home to the iconic Apollo Theater, as well as chain stores and restaurants.

Since the 1920s, Harlem has been known as a major African American residential, cultural and business center. Originally a Dutch village, formally organized in 1658

it is named after the city of Haarlem in the Netherlands.

Harlem’s history has been defined by a series of economic boom-and-bust cycles, with significant population shifts accompanying each cycle.

Following the Civil War of 1861–1865, Harlem was predominantly occupied by Jewish and Italian Americans. African-American residents began to arrive in large numbers in 1905, as part of the Great Migration.

Since New York City’s revival in the late 20th century, Harlem has been experiencing the effects of gentrification and new wealth.

ZIP Codes: 10026–10027, 10029–10031, 10035, 10037, 10039

City: New York

Borough: Manhattan

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