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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Melrose vs Morningside Heights

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

Bronx|Manhattan

Melrose

Bronx

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$0
$718K
Median Rent
$2K
$5K
Active Listings
4
72
Avg Days on Market
0 days
62.5 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
-46.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
4
7

Detailed Comparison

MetricMelroseMorningside Heights
Median Sale Price$0$718,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$1,712,500
Median Co-op PriceN/A$602,500
Median Rent$2,322.5$4,500
Active Listings472
Rental Inventory796
Days on Market062.5
Price Cut Share0.0%4.2%
Monthly Sales Volume47
YoY Price Change0.0%-46.3%
YoY Rent Change0.0%+8.9%
YoY Inventory Change-20.0%-25.8%
Subway LinesN/A1 A B C D

Neighborhood Profiles

Melrose

Melrose features 19th-century brownstones, neo-Renaissance apartment houses, and modern LEED-certified developments like Via Verde, all anchored by the commercial corridors along Third Avenue and Melrose Avenue. The 2 and 5 trains stop at East 149th Street, the 4 train serves nearby stations, and St. Mary's Park provides 35 acres of green space on the neighborhood's edge.

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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

Melrose

No subway data available

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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