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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Morningside Heights vs Upper West Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$718K
$1.2M
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
72
1171
Avg Days on Market
62.5 days
73 days
YoY Price Change
-46.3%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
113

Detailed Comparison

MetricMorningside HeightsUpper West Side
Median Sale Price$718,000$1,200,000
Median Condo Price$1,712,500$1,410,000
Median Co-op Price$602,500$865,000
Median Rent$4,500$4,800
Active Listings721171
Rental Inventory961410
Days on Market62.573
Price Cut Share4.2%10.5%
Monthly Sales Volume7113
YoY Price Change-46.3%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+8.9%+11.8%
YoY Inventory Change-25.8%+3.8%
Subway Lines1 A B C D1 2 3 B C

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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Upper West Side

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Nestled between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides an unparalleled connection to nature within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a vibrant culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.

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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

Upper West Side

123BC

86 St (1 B C) — 0.2 mi

79 St (1) — 0.3 mi

81 St-Museum of Natural History (B C) — 0.4 mi

96 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.5 mi

72 St (1 2 3) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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