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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Morningside Heights vs Gowanus

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

Gowanus

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$718K
$1.0M
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
72
24
Avg Days on Market
62.5 days
43 days
YoY Price Change
-46.3%
+51.6%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricMorningside HeightsGowanus
Median Sale Price$718,000$1,045,000
Median Condo Price$1,712,500$775,000
Median Co-op Price$602,500N/A
Median Rent$4,500$4,615
Active Listings7224
Rental Inventory96326
Days on Market62.543
Price Cut Share4.2%16.7%
Monthly Sales Volume71
YoY Price Change-46.3%+51.6%
YoY Rent Change+8.9%+15.4%
YoY Inventory Change-25.8%-25.0%
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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Gowanus

Gowanus features a striking mix of 19th-century brick warehouses, Greek Revival rowhouses, and new glass-and-steel condominiums rising along the canal waterfront. The F, G, R, D, and N/W trains are accessible at nearby Smith-Ninth Streets and Fourth Avenue-Ninth Street stations, with Atlantic Terminal a short walk north. Washington Park and the Old Stone House landmark anchor the neighborhood's green space, while a major rezoning is bringing thousands of new residential units and waterfront parkland to the area.

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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

Gowanus

No subway data available

Active Listings

Morningside Heights for sale

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