NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Brooklyn
| Metric | Morningside Heights | DUMBO |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $718,000 | $1,684,500 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,712,500 | $1,720,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $602,500 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $4,500 | $5,372.5 |
| Active Listings | 72 | 88 |
| Rental Inventory | 96 | 194 |
| Days on Market | 62.5 | 69 |
| Price Cut Share | 4.2% | 9.1% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 7 | 2 |
| YoY Price Change | -46.3% | -29.1% |
| YoY Rent Change | +8.9% | -6.6% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -25.8% | +22.2% |
| Subway Lines | 1 A B C D | 2 3 A C F R |
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.
View Full Market ReportDUMBO (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.
View Full Market Report116 St-Columbia University (1) — 0.2 mi
125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.5 mi
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
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