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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Morningside Heights vs Melrose

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

Manhattan|Bronx

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

Melrose

Bronx

Median Sale Price
$718K
$0
Median Rent
$5K
$2K
Active Listings
72
4
Avg Days on Market
62.5 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
-46.3%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
4

Detailed Comparison

MetricMorningside HeightsMelrose
Median Sale Price$718,000$0
Median Condo Price$1,712,500N/A
Median Co-op Price$602,500N/A
Median Rent$4,500$2,322.5
Active Listings724
Rental Inventory967
Days on Market62.50
Price Cut Share4.2%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume74
YoY Price Change-46.3%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+8.9%0.0%
YoY Inventory Change-25.8%-20.0%
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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Melrose

Melrose features 19th-century brownstones, neo-Renaissance apartment houses, and modern LEED-certified developments like Via Verde, all anchored by the commercial corridors along Third Avenue and Melrose Avenue. The 2 and 5 trains stop at East 149th Street, the 4 train serves nearby stations, and St. Mary's Park provides 35 acres of green space on the neighborhood's edge.

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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

Melrose

No subway data available

Active Listings

Morningside Heights for sale

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