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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

DUMBO vs Morningside Heights

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

Brooklyn|Manhattan

DUMBO

Brooklyn

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.7M
$718K
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
88
72
Avg Days on Market
69 days
62.5 days
YoY Price Change
-29.1%
-46.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
2
7

Detailed Comparison

MetricDUMBOMorningside Heights
Median Sale Price$1,684,500$718,000
Median Condo Price$1,720,000$1,712,500
Median Co-op PriceN/A$602,500
Median Rent$5,372.5$4,500
Active Listings8872
Rental Inventory19496
Days on Market6962.5
Price Cut Share9.1%4.2%
Monthly Sales Volume27
YoY Price Change-29.1%-46.3%
YoY Rent Change-6.6%+8.9%
YoY Inventory Change+22.2%-25.8%
Subway Lines2 3 A C F R1 A B C D

Neighborhood Profiles

DUMBO

DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) sits between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges along the East River waterfront, with a 95-building historic district of converted industrial warehouses. The housing market features spacious loft residences with exposed brick and high ceilings alongside modern luxury condominiums with skyline and waterfront views, served by the F train at York Street and the A and C at High Street. Brooklyn Bridge Park stretches along the waterfront with piers, playgrounds, and Jane's Carousel.

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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

DUMBO

23ACFR

York St (F) — 0.2 mi

High St (A C) — 0.3 mi

Clark St (2 3) — 0.5 mi

Court St (R) — 0.7 mi

East Broadway (F) — 0.7 mi

Morningside Heights

1ABCD

116 St-Columbia University (1) — 0.2 mi

125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.5 mi

Active Listings

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