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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Morningside Heights vs Midtown South

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

Midtown South

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$718K
$850K
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
72
75
Avg Days on Market
62.5 days
61 days
YoY Price Change
-46.3%
+0.2%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
2

Detailed Comparison

MetricMorningside HeightsMidtown South
Median Sale Price$718,000$850,000
Median Condo Price$1,712,500$2,760,000
Median Co-op Price$602,500$610,000
Median Rent$4,500$5,006
Active Listings7275
Rental Inventory96209
Days on Market62.561
Price Cut Share4.2%14.7%
Monthly Sales Volume72
YoY Price Change-46.3%+0.2%
YoY Rent Change+8.9%+4.2%
YoY Inventory Change-25.8%+63.0%
Subway Lines1 A B C D1 2 3 7 A B C D E F M N Q R S 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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Midtown South

Midtown South encompasses the blocks around the Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park, featuring converted loft-style condos, Beaux-Arts co-ops, and Art Deco apartment buildings alongside new residential towers. The R and W trains at 23rd Street, the 6 train on Park Avenue South, and the F and M trains on Sixth Avenue provide extensive subway coverage.

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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

Midtown South

1237ABCDEFMNQRSW

34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.3 mi

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.5 mi

42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.7 mi

Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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