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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Brooklyn
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Morningside Heights has the lower median sale price at $975K vs $1.1M in Brooklyn Heights.
Commuters have more transit options in Brooklyn Heights, which is served by 8 subway lines compared to 5 in Morningside Heights.
| Metric | Brooklyn Heights | Morningside Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,099,500 | $975,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $2,700,000 | $1,712,500 |
| Median Co-op Price | $903,028 | $655,000 |
| Median Rent | $4,946 | $4,425 |
| Active Listings | 84 | 80 |
| Rental Inventory | 138 | 100 |
| Days on Market | 31 | 35 |
| Price Cut Share | 9.5% | 10.0% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 12 | 9 |
| YoY Price Change | -19.0% | +4.8% |
| YoY Rent Change | +5.2% | +2.4% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -33.9% | -14.9% |
| Subway Lines | 2 3 4 5 A C F R | 1 A B C D |
Prices in Brooklyn Heights moved -19.0% over the past year, compared to +4.8% in Morningside Heights. Morningside Heights is seeing price appreciation while Brooklyn Heights has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.
Brooklyn Heights is New York City’s first historic district, famous for its grand architecture and the iconic Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Offering some of the most breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, the neighborhood exudes a low-traffic, old-world elegance. The real estate market is characterized by magnificent pre-war townhouses, sought-after cooperatives, and a select few ultra-luxury waterfront developments along Brooklyn Bridge Park.
View Full Market ReportMorningside 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.
View Full Market ReportClark St (2 3) — 0.1 mi
Court St (R) — 0.2 mi
High St (A C) — 0.3 mi
Borough Hall (2 3 4 5) — 0.3 mi
Jay St-MetroTech (A C F R) — 0.4 mi
116 St-Columbia University (1) — 0.2 mi
125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.5 mi
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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