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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Morningside Heights vs DUMBO

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

DUMBO

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$718K
$1.7M
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
72
88
Avg Days on Market
62.5 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
-46.3%
-29.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
2

Detailed Comparison

MetricMorningside HeightsDUMBO
Median Sale Price$718,000$1,684,500
Median Condo Price$1,712,500$1,720,000
Median Co-op Price$602,500N/A
Median Rent$4,500$5,372.5
Active Listings7288
Rental Inventory96194
Days on Market62.569
Price Cut Share4.2%9.1%
Monthly Sales Volume72
YoY Price Change-46.3%-29.1%
YoY Rent Change+8.9%-6.6%
YoY Inventory Change-25.8%+22.2%
Subway Lines1 A B C D2 3 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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DUMBO

DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) sits between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges along the East River waterfront, with a 95-building historic district of converted industrial warehouses. The housing market features spacious loft residences with exposed brick and high ceilings alongside modern luxury condominiums with skyline and waterfront views, served by the F train at York Street and the A and C at High Street. Brooklyn Bridge Park stretches along the waterfront with piers, playgrounds, and Jane's Carousel.

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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

DUMBO

23ACFR

York St (F) — 0.2 mi

High St (A C) — 0.3 mi

Clark St (2 3) — 0.5 mi

Court St (R) — 0.7 mi

East Broadway (F) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

Morningside Heights for sale

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