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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Morningside Heights vs Long Island City

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

Manhattan|Queens

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

Long Island City

Queens

Median Sale Price
$718K
$1.0M
Median Rent
$5K
$4K
Active Listings
72
243
Avg Days on Market
62.5 days
3 days
YoY Price Change
-46.3%
+8.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
11

Detailed Comparison

MetricMorningside HeightsLong Island City
Median Sale Price$718,000$1,048,000
Median Condo Price$1,712,500$1,048,000
Median Co-op Price$602,500N/A
Median Rent$4,500$4,351.5
Active Listings72243
Rental Inventory96956
Days on Market62.53
Price Cut Share4.2%5.3%
Monthly Sales Volume711
YoY Price Change-46.3%+8.0%
YoY Rent Change+8.9%+1.0%
YoY Inventory Change-25.8%+48.2%
Subway Lines1 A B C D7 E G M N R W

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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Long Island City

Long Island City (LIC) is one of New York’s fastest-growing residential neighborhoods, offering a modern urban lifestyle just one stop from Manhattan. Famous for its stunning waterfront parks and the iconic Pepsi-Cola sign, LIC is a hub for contemporary art and luxury living. The real estate market is dominated by sleek, new construction glass towers that offer world-class amenities and breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline.

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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

Long Island City

7EGMNRW

Hunters Point Av (7) — 0.2 mi

Court Sq (7 E G M) — 0.2 mi

Long Island City (E G M R) — 0.6 mi

Queensboro Plaza (7 N W) — 0.6 mi

Active Listings

Morningside Heights for sale

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