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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Morningside Heights vs East Harlem

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

East Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$718K
$689K
Median Rent
$5K
$3K
Active Listings
72
62
Avg Days on Market
62.5 days
40.5 days
YoY Price Change
-46.3%
-2.1%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
4

Detailed Comparison

MetricMorningside HeightsEast Harlem
Median Sale Price$718,000$688,500
Median Condo Price$1,712,500$663,250
Median Co-op Price$602,500$499,911
Median Rent$4,500$2,995
Active Listings7262
Rental Inventory96327
Days on Market62.540.5
Price Cut Share4.2%11.3%
Monthly Sales Volume74
YoY Price Change-46.3%-2.1%
YoY Rent Change+8.9%+5.1%
YoY Inventory Change-25.8%+19.2%
Subway Lines1 A B C D4 5 6

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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East Harlem

East Harlem, also known as El Barrio, is a neighborhood rich in culture, art, and history. Known for its vibrant murals and the historic La Marqueta, the area features a growing number of new residential developments alongside historic buildings. The real estate market offers some of Manhattan's most accessible price points, featuring a mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and a surge of new luxury condominium developments that offer modern amenities and easy access to the Upper East Side.

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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

East Harlem

456

125 St (4 5 6) — 0.6 mi

Active Listings

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