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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Morningside Heights vs West Harlem

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

West Harlem

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$718K
$40K
Median Rent
$5K
$4K
Active Listings
72
10
Avg Days on Market
62.5 days
198 days
YoY Price Change
-46.3%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricMorningside HeightsWest Harlem
Median Sale Price$718,000$40,250
Median Condo Price$1,712,500$1,185,539
Median Co-op Price$602,500$40,250
Median Rent$4,500$3,600
Active Listings7210
Rental Inventory9670
Days on Market62.5198
Price Cut Share4.2%7.1%
Monthly Sales Volume71
YoY Price Change-46.3%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+8.9%+32.1%
YoY Inventory Change-25.8%-33.3%
Subway Lines1 A B C D1 A B C D

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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West Harlem

West Harlem is a dynamic neighborhood that stretches from the Hudson River to St. Nicholas Park. Home to the expanding Columbia University Manhattanville campus and the scenic Riverbank State Park, the area offers a blend of academic energy and waterfront recreation. The real estate market features a mix of historic row houses, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and a growing number of modern boutique condominiums that offer contemporary living in a historic setting.

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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

West Harlem

1ABCD

125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.2 mi

145 St (1) — 0.6 mi

Active Listings

Morningside Heights for sale

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