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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Morningside Heights vs Kew Gardens

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

Manhattan|Queens

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

Kew Gardens

Queens

Median Sale Price
$718K
$397K
Median Rent
$5K
$2K
Active Listings
72
89
Avg Days on Market
62.5 days
77 days
YoY Price Change
-46.3%
-1.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
14

Detailed Comparison

MetricMorningside HeightsKew Gardens
Median Sale Price$718,000$397,243
Median Condo Price$1,712,500$410,670
Median Co-op Price$602,500$349,330.5
Median Rent$4,500$2,400
Active Listings7289
Rental Inventory9698
Days on Market62.577
Price Cut Share4.2%10.1%
Monthly Sales Volume714
YoY Price Change-46.3%-1.0%
YoY Rent Change+8.9%+0.2%
YoY Inventory Change-25.8%+30.9%
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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Kew Gardens

Kew Gardens is a lush and architecturally rich neighborhood in Central Queens, often described as a 'village in the city.' Bordering the massive Forest Park, the area offers abundant green space and a relaxed residential atmosphere. The real estate market is famous for its charming pre-war cooperatives, historic Tudor-style homes, and modern condominiums, providing a high quality of life with excellent transit links via the LIRR and the E/F subway lines.

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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

Kew Gardens

No subway data available

Active Listings

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