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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Morningside Heights vs Chelsea

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

Chelsea

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$718K
$1.3M
Median Rent
$5K
$6K
Active Listings
72
394
Avg Days on Market
62.5 days
107 days
YoY Price Change
-46.3%
-27.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
26

Detailed Comparison

MetricMorningside HeightsChelsea
Median Sale Price$718,000$1,305,000
Median Condo Price$1,712,500$2,087,000
Median Co-op Price$602,500$697,586
Median Rent$4,500$5,500
Active Listings72394
Rental Inventory96653
Days on Market62.5107
Price Cut Share4.2%12.9%
Monthly Sales Volume726
YoY Price Change-46.3%-27.1%
YoY Rent Change+8.9%+1.9%
YoY Inventory Change-25.8%+5.6%
Subway Lines1 A B C D1 2 3 A B C D E F M N Q R W

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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Chelsea

Chelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood seamlessly blends industrial history with modern luxury. The real estate market here is dominated by high-end condominium developments designed by world-renowned architects, alongside charming pre-war lofts and historic townhouses in the Chelsea Historic District.

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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

Chelsea

123ABCDEFMNQRW

34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.6 mi

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

Morningside Heights for sale

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