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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

West Harlem vs Morningside Heights

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

West Harlem

Manhattan

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

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

Detailed Comparison

MetricWest HarlemMorningside Heights
Median Sale Price$40,250$718,000
Median Condo Price$1,185,539$1,712,500
Median Co-op Price$40,250$602,500
Median Rent$3,600$4,500
Active Listings1072
Rental Inventory7096
Days on Market19862.5
Price Cut Share7.1%4.2%
Monthly Sales Volume17
YoY Price Change0.0%-46.3%
YoY Rent Change+32.1%+8.9%
YoY Inventory Change-33.3%-25.8%
Subway Lines1 A B C D1 A B C D

Neighborhood Profiles

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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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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Transit Access

West Harlem

1ABCD

125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.2 mi

145 St (1) — 0.6 mi

Morningside Heights

1ABCD

116 St-Columbia University (1) — 0.2 mi

125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.5 mi

Active Listings

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