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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Morningside Heights vs Midtown West

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

Midtown West

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$718K
$900K
Median Rent
$5K
$4K
Active Listings
72
381
Avg Days on Market
62.5 days
87 days
YoY Price Change
-46.3%
+80.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
29

Detailed Comparison

MetricMorningside HeightsMidtown West
Median Sale Price$718,000$900,000
Median Condo Price$1,712,500$965,000
Median Co-op Price$602,500$480,000
Median Rent$4,500$4,495
Active Listings72381
Rental Inventory961162
Days on Market62.587
Price Cut Share4.2%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume729
YoY Price Change-46.3%+80.0%
YoY Rent Change+8.9%+5.8%
YoY Inventory Change-25.8%+19.8%
Subway Lines1 A B C D1 2 3 7 A C 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 West

Midtown West is a centrally located Manhattan neighborhood known for its proximity to Times Square, Broadway, and the Hudson River. The area features varied housing stock. From historic pre-war cooperatives to modern luxury condominiums, the area offers a sophisticated urban lifestyle with easy access to the city's world-class dining, shopping, and cultural institutions.

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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 West

1237ACEFMNQRSW

Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.2 mi

42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.2 mi

57 St (F N Q R W) — 0.5 mi

5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.6 mi

34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.6 mi

Active Listings

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