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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Washington Heights vs Prospect Heights

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

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Washington Heights

Manhattan

Prospect Heights

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$448K
$1.5M
Median Rent
$3K
$4K
Active Listings
169
45
Avg Days on Market
104 days
47 days
YoY Price Change
+7.9%
+5.6%
Monthly Sales Volume
14
4

Detailed Comparison

MetricWashington HeightsProspect Heights
Median Sale Price$447,800$1,503,525
Median Condo Price$400,000$1,757,500
Median Co-op Price$467,800$954,000
Median Rent$2,800$4,495
Active Listings16945
Rental Inventory388159
Days on Market10447
Price Cut Share14.2%6.7%
Monthly Sales Volume144
YoY Price Change+7.9%+5.6%
YoY Rent Change+5.2%+12.5%
YoY Inventory Change+18.2%+18.4%
Subway Lines1 A CN/A

Neighborhood Profiles

Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a vibrant, transit-connected neighborhood known for its dramatic topography and stunning views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge. Home to the Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park, the area offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. The real estate market is characterized by large, pre-war cooperatives that offer significant space for the price, making it a popular choice for those seeking value and community.

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Prospect Heights

Prospect Heights is a small but culturally dense neighborhood that offers the best of Brooklyn living. Anchored by the Brooklyn Public Library and the Grand Army Plaza, the area provides immediate access to Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Museum. The real estate market is a sophisticated blend of historic brownstones, stately pre-war cooperatives, and high-end new developments like Pacific Park, offering a range of options for modern urbanites.

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Transit Access

Washington Heights

1AC

181 St (1 A) — 0.4 mi

175 St (A) — 0.4 mi

168 St (1 A C) — 0.5 mi

163 St-Amsterdam Av (C) — 0.7 mi

Prospect Heights

No subway data available

Active Listings

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