Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Morris Heights

Bronx · New York, NY

7 active listings

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Market Pulse — Morris Heights

What defines this market

A rental-heavy submarket with strong rent growth.

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strong rent growth

Median asking rent in Morris Heights is $2,550/month, $340 below the 5-year high set in Feb 2023. Rents are up +15.9% year over year and +59.4% over the past 5 years.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $2,550/month ($340 below the 5-year high in Feb 2023)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +15.9%
  • 5-year rent change: +59.4%
  • Active rental listings: 16

Across NYC, the FARE Act has tightened agent-listed rental supply since August 2024 by shifting the broker fee to landlords who engage a broker. Roughly 35 to 40% of NYC lease signings occur between mid-June and August 15.

Source: StreetEasy market data, through Mar 2026.

About Morris Heights

Morris Heights sits along the Harlem River in the western Bronx, featuring five- and six-story Art Deco and neo-Renaissance apartment buildings along Sedgwick and University Avenues, many with decorative facades and interior courtyards. The 4 train runs along Jerome Avenue, connecting residents dire...

Quick Facts

BoroughBronx
Zip Code10453
Subway1 trains
Building TypesMixed

Transit, Schools & Commute

Subway Lines:1

Stations: 181 St (0.52 mi), 191 St (0.53 mi)

Midtown: 28 min (A express from 181 St)


Nearby Schools

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High School for Media and Communications9-120.45 mi

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Properties in Morris Heights

REBNY/RLS Disclaimer: Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated: 1/1/1970.

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Why Work With Milton in Morris Heights

25+ years

Experience across NYC

1,000+

Transactions closed

Since 2000

Active in Bronx

Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with Keller Williams NYC. His work covers all five boroughs, with deep experience in co-op boards, condo offerings, townhouse sales, and rental transactions. For Morris Heights buyers and sellers, that track record means a broker who has negotiated every type of deal this market produces.

Reviews

"Milton made the entire buying process seamless. His knowledge of the local market and negotiation skills saved us thousands. Highly recommend for anyone looking in Upper Manhattan."

JR
Verified Buyer
Google Review

"We sold our co-op in record time thanks to Milton's marketing strategy. Professional photography, virtual tour, and targeted digital ads brought multiple offers within the first week."

MC
Verified Seller
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Frequently Asked Questions about Morris Heights

Roughly 1 homes change hands each month in Morris Heights across condos, co-ops, and townhouses, based on recorded closed sales. That benchmark helps gauge how quickly the market is absorbing new inventory.

The overall median asking rent in Morris Heights is $2,550/month. Rents are up 15.9% year over year.

Median asking rent in Morris Heights is currently $340 below the 5-year high set in February 2023. Tenants may find slightly more value than at peak, though the gap can close quickly during peak leasing season.

Median asking rent in Morris Heights has risen 59.4% over the past 5 years. That puts the neighborhood in context with longer-term NYC rent dynamics rather than just one-year noise.

Within walking or short-transit distance of Morris Heights, median sale prices range across All Upper Manhattan at $643K, Concourse at $633K, Washington Heights at $518K, University Heights at $218K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.

Morris Heights is served by the 1 trains. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 28 minutes from 181 St.

Under the FARE Act in effect since August 2024, NYC landlords who engage a broker pay the broker fee directly rather than passing it to tenants. In neighborhoods like Morris Heights, this has shifted some smaller landlords toward self-listing, which has tightened the supply of agent-listed rentals citywide and lifted competition for what remains on market.

Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with Keller Williams New York City. He has 25+ years of experience across all five boroughs, with deep transaction history in co-op board packages, condo offerings, townhouse sales, and rentals. Direct: (917) 416-7433. Email: [email protected].

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Milton Coste, Licensed Associate Broker

Milton Coste

Licensed Associate Broker

Keller Williams NYC · NY #10301213304

25+ years of experience and over 2,000 transactions closed across NYC. Whether you are buying, selling, or leasing in Morris Heights, I will guide you every step of the way.

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