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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Morningside Heights vs Brooklyn Heights

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$718K
$1.0M
Median Rent
$5K
$4K
Active Listings
72
91
Avg Days on Market
62.5 days
53.5 days
YoY Price Change
-46.3%
-27.6%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
9

Detailed Comparison

MetricMorningside HeightsBrooklyn Heights
Median Sale Price$718,000$1,025,012.5
Median Condo Price$1,712,500$2,700,000
Median Co-op Price$602,500$790,000
Median Rent$4,500$4,352
Active Listings7291
Rental Inventory96136
Days on Market62.553.5
Price Cut Share4.2%6.6%
Monthly Sales Volume79
YoY Price Change-46.3%-27.6%
YoY Rent Change+8.9%-1.0%
YoY Inventory Change-25.8%-7.1%
Subway Lines1 A B C D2 3 4 5 A C F R

Neighborhood Profiles

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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Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Heights is New York City’s first historic district, famous for its grand architecture and the iconic Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Offering some of the most breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, the neighborhood exudes a quiet, old-world elegance. The real estate market is characterized by magnificent pre-war townhouses, sought-after cooperatives, and a select few ultra-luxury waterfront developments along Brooklyn Bridge Park.

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Transit Access

Morningside Heights

1ABCD

116 St-Columbia University (1) — 0.2 mi

125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.5 mi

Brooklyn Heights

2345ACFR

Clark St (2 3) — 0.1 mi

Court St (R) — 0.2 mi

High St (A C) — 0.3 mi

Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.3 mi

Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.4 mi

Active Listings

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