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25+ years experience · 1,000+ transactions · 5-star reviews
Manhattan · New York, NY
51 active listings · Median $975K
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A condo-dominant submarket with moderate rent growth, rising sale prices, and sale listings clearing quickly.
Median asking rent in Morningside Heights is $4,425/month, $558 below the 5-year high set in Aug 2025. Rents are up +2.4% year over year and +31.5% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $975K, 58.8% below the 5-year high recorded in Nov 2023. Sale prices are up +4.8% year over year. Sale listings are clearing 20 days faster than at this point last year.
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.
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 d...
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Zip Code | 10027 |
| Subway | 1, A, B, C, D trains |
| Building Types | Pre-war buildings, Co-ops |
Stations: 116 St-Columbia University (0.16 mi), 125 St (0.48 mi)
Midtown: 22 min (2 express from 125 St)
| School | Grades | Dist |
|---|---|---|
| P.S. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos | PK-5 | 0.78 mi |
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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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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 Morningside Heights buyers and sellers, that track record means a broker who has negotiated every type of deal this market produces.
"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."
"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."
The median sale price in Morningside Heights is $975K. Condos sit at a median of $1.7M and co-ops at $655K. Sale prices are up 4.8% year over year.
No. The median sale price in Morningside Heights is currently 58.8% below the 5-year high recorded in November 2023. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.
Sale listings in Morningside Heights have a median of 35 days on market. That is 20 days faster than the same point a year ago. Roughly 10.0% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.
Morningside Heights is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 35 days and 10.0% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.
Morningside Heights offers both co-ops and condos. Condos are the higher-priced segment at a $1.7M median, with co-ops at $655K.
Roughly 9 homes change hands each month in Morningside 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 Morningside Heights is $4,425/month. Live RLS listings show 1-bedrooms at $5,100, 2-bedrooms at $3,725, 3+ bedrooms at $9,675 per month. Rents are up 2.4% year over year.
Median asking rent in Morningside Heights is currently $558 below the 5-year high set in August 2025. Tenants may find slightly more value than at peak, though the gap can close quickly during peak leasing season.
Median asking rent in Morningside Heights has risen 31.5% 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 Morningside Heights, median sale prices range across Central Harlem at $865K, East Harlem at $689K, Hamilton Heights at $645K, West Harlem at $40K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.
Morningside Heights is served by the 1, A, B, C, D trains. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 22 minutes from 125 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 Morningside 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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