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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Central Harlem vs Morningside Heights

Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Manhattan|Manhattan

Central Harlem

Manhattan

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$870K
$718K
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
353
72
Avg Days on Market
133.5 days
62.5 days
YoY Price Change
+28.8%
-46.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
11
7

Detailed Comparison

MetricCentral HarlemMorningside Heights
Median Sale Price$870,000$718,000
Median Condo Price$855,000$1,712,500
Median Co-op Price$500,000$602,500
Median Rent$3,300$4,500
Active Listings35372
Rental Inventory67596
Days on Market133.562.5
Price Cut Share10.8%4.2%
Monthly Sales Volume117
YoY Price Change+28.8%-46.3%
YoY Rent Change+10.0%+8.9%
YoY Inventory Change+19.3%-25.8%
Subway Lines1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D1 A B C D

Neighborhood Profiles

Central Harlem

Central Harlem is the cultural and historic soul of Upper Manhattan. Known for its grand boulevards like Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd and its rich jazz heritage, the neighborhood offers a vibrant urban lifestyle. The real estate market is a mix of beautifully preserved 19th-century brownstones, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and a surge of modern luxury condominiums that offer contemporary amenities near the 125th Street retail corridor.

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Morningside Heights

Morningside Heights is often referred to as the 'Academic Acropolis' of New York, home to Columbia University and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Perched on a plateau between Riverside and Morningside Parks, the neighborhood offers a scholarly and serene atmosphere. The real estate market is dominated by grand pre-war cooperatives with high ceilings and classic details, catering to those who appreciate historic architecture and green space.

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Transit Access

Central Harlem

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125 St (1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D) — 0.3 mi

135 St (2 3) — 0.4 mi

Morningside Heights

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116 St-Columbia University (1) — 0.2 mi

125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.5 mi

Active Listings

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