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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Hamilton Heights vs Morningside Heights

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Hamilton Heights

Manhattan

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$873K
$718K
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
86
72
Avg Days on Market
76.5 days
62.5 days
YoY Price Change
+63.2%
-46.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
3
7

Detailed Comparison

MetricHamilton HeightsMorningside Heights
Median Sale Price$872,500$718,000
Median Condo Price$532,500$1,712,500
Median Co-op Price$400,000$602,500
Median Rent$3,047.5$4,500
Active Listings8672
Rental Inventory21896
Days on Market76.562.5
Price Cut Share4.7%4.2%
Monthly Sales Volume37
YoY Price Change+63.2%-46.3%
YoY Rent Change+9.8%+8.9%
YoY Inventory Change+28.4%-25.8%
Subway Lines1 A B C D1 A B C D

Neighborhood Profiles

Hamilton Heights

Hamilton Heights is a historic and architecturally stunning section of Harlem, named after Alexander Hamilton. The neighborhood is famous for its grand row houses and the beautiful campus of City College. Residents enjoy proximity to Riverbank State Park and a growing number of cafes and restaurants. The real estate market features a mix of impeccably preserved historic townhouses, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and modern boutique developments.

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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

Hamilton Heights

1ABCD

145 St (1 A B C D) — 0.2 mi

125 St (1) — 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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