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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Midtown South vs Morningside Heights

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Midtown South

Manhattan

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$850K
$718K
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
75
72
Avg Days on Market
61 days
62.5 days
YoY Price Change
+0.2%
-46.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
2
7

Detailed Comparison

MetricMidtown SouthMorningside Heights
Median Sale Price$850,000$718,000
Median Condo Price$2,760,000$1,712,500
Median Co-op Price$610,000$602,500
Median Rent$5,006$4,500
Active Listings7572
Rental Inventory20996
Days on Market6162.5
Price Cut Share14.7%4.2%
Monthly Sales Volume27
YoY Price Change+0.2%-46.3%
YoY Rent Change+4.2%+8.9%
YoY Inventory Change+63.0%-25.8%
Subway Lines1 2 3 7 A B C D E F M N Q R S W1 A B C D

Neighborhood Profiles

Midtown South

Midtown South encompasses the blocks around the Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park, featuring converted loft-style condos, Beaux-Arts co-ops, and Art Deco apartment buildings alongside new residential towers. The R and W trains at 23rd Street, the 6 train on Park Avenue South, and the F and M trains on Sixth Avenue provide extensive subway coverage.

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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

Midtown South

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34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.3 mi

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.5 mi

42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.7 mi

Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.7 mi

Morningside Heights

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116 St-Columbia University (1) — 0.2 mi

125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.5 mi

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