East Harlem

Culture woven into everyday life.

East Harlem, also known as El Barrio, has a strong cultural identity expressed through its institutions, public art, food, and neighborhood businesses. El Museo del Barrio and the Museum of the City of New York are important landmarks along Fifth Avenue.

The area extends toward the East River, with a mix of older apartment buildings, large residential developments, and more recent construction. The streets, community spaces, and cultural landmarks offer several distinct perspectives on this part of upper Manhattan.