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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Morningside Heights vs Forest Hills

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

Manhattan|Queens

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

Forest Hills

Queens

Median Sale Price
$718K
$433K
Median Rent
$5K
$3K
Active Listings
72
365
Avg Days on Market
62.5 days
85.5 days
YoY Price Change
-46.3%
+5.5%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
38

Detailed Comparison

MetricMorningside HeightsForest Hills
Median Sale Price$718,000$432,500
Median Condo Price$1,712,500$804,400
Median Co-op Price$602,500$356,000
Median Rent$4,500$2,842
Active Listings72365
Rental Inventory96221
Days on Market62.585.5
Price Cut Share4.2%13.4%
Monthly Sales Volume738
YoY Price Change-46.3%+5.5%
YoY Rent Change+8.9%+3.3%
YoY Inventory Change-25.8%+20.9%
Subway Lines1 A B C DN/A

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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Forest Hills

Forest Hills is a sought-after and picturesque Queens neighborhood known for its lush greenery and exceptional architecture. The area is famous for Forest Hills Gardens, a private community featuring stunning Tudor-style homes and winding streets. The broader neighborhood offers a mix of grand pre-war cooperatives, modern luxury condominiums, and the vibrant shopping and dining destination of Austin Street, providing a suburban feel within the city limits.

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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

Forest Hills

No subway data available

Active Listings

Morningside Heights for sale

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