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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

East Harlem vs Morningside Heights

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

East Harlem

Manhattan

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$689K
$718K
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
62
72
Avg Days on Market
40.5 days
62.5 days
YoY Price Change
-2.1%
-46.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
4
7

Detailed Comparison

MetricEast HarlemMorningside Heights
Median Sale Price$688,500$718,000
Median Condo Price$663,250$1,712,500
Median Co-op Price$499,911$602,500
Median Rent$2,995$4,500
Active Listings6272
Rental Inventory32796
Days on Market40.562.5
Price Cut Share11.3%4.2%
Monthly Sales Volume47
YoY Price Change-2.1%-46.3%
YoY Rent Change+5.1%+8.9%
YoY Inventory Change+19.2%-25.8%
Subway Lines4 5 61 A B C D

Neighborhood Profiles

East Harlem

East Harlem, also known as El Barrio, is a neighborhood rich in culture, art, and history. Known for its vibrant murals and the historic La Marqueta, the area features a growing number of new residential developments alongside historic buildings. The real estate market offers some of Manhattan's most accessible price points, featuring a mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and a surge of new luxury condominium developments that offer modern amenities and easy access to the Upper East Side.

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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

East Harlem

456

125 St (4 5 6) — 0.6 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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