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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Lenox Hill vs Morningside Heights

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Lenox Hill

Manhattan

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.4M
$718K
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
178
72
Avg Days on Market
65 days
62.5 days
YoY Price Change
+4.5%
-46.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
61
7

Detailed Comparison

MetricLenox HillMorningside Heights
Median Sale Price$1,425,000$718,000
Median Condo Price$1,850,000$1,712,500
Median Co-op Price$985,000$602,500
Median Rent$5,100$4,500
Active Listings17872
Rental Inventory28596
Days on Market6562.5
Price Cut Share10.3%4.2%
Monthly Sales Volume617
YoY Price Change+4.5%-46.3%
YoY Rent Change+5.2%+8.9%
YoY Inventory Change-6.1%-25.8%
Subway Lines4 5 6 E F M1 A B C D

Neighborhood Profiles

Lenox Hill

Lenox Hill offers a sophisticated blend of residential tranquility and cosmopolitan convenience. As one of the most coveted sections of the Upper East Side, the neighborhood is defined by its proximity to Central Park, world-class medical institutions, and the high-end boutiques of Madison Avenue. The housing stock here is wide-ranging, from palatial pre-war cooperatives to sleek, modern condominiums that offer sweeping views of the East River and the city skyline.

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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

Lenox Hill

456EFM

68 St-Hunter College (6) — 0.2 mi

59 St (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi

77 St (6) — 0.5 mi

57 St (F) — 0.7 mi

Lexington Av/53 St (E M) — 0.7 mi

Morningside Heights

1ABCD

116 St-Columbia University (1) — 0.2 mi

125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.5 mi

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