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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Greenwich Village vs Morris Heights

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

Manhattan|Bronx

Greenwich Village

Manhattan

Morris Heights

Bronx

How They Compare

Commuters have more transit options in Greenwich Village, which is served by 5 subway lines compared to 1 in Morris Heights.

Median Sale Price
$1.8M
$0
Median Rent
$5K
$3K
Active Listings
262
7
Avg Days on Market
54 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
+36.1%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
43
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricGreenwich VillageMorris Heights
Median Sale Price$1,800,000$0
Median Condo Price$1,800,000N/A
Median Co-op Price$1,668,734N/A
Median Rent$5,400$2,550
Active Listings2627
Rental Inventory22216
Days on Market540
Price Cut Share10.7%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume431
YoY Price Change+36.1%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+5.4%+15.9%
YoY Inventory Change+7.4%+250.0%
Subway LinesC E N R W1

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Greenwich Village moved +36.1% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Morris Heights. The +36.1% gain in Greenwich Village reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village, or 'The Village,' remains the heart of New York’s creative history and intellectual life. Defined by its winding, non-grid streets and the iconic Washington Square Park, the neighborhood offers a unique sense of place. The real estate market is highly sought after, featuring some of the city's most beautiful historic townhouses, gold-coast cooperatives, and discreet luxury developments that maintain the area's low-rise charm.

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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 directly to Midtown Manhattan. Roberto Clemente State Park anchors the waterfront with 25 acres of athletic fields and a promenade.

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Transit Access

Greenwich Village

CENRW

Spring St (C E) — 0.5 mi

Prince St (N R W) — 0.7 mi

Morris Heights

1

181 St (1) — 0.5 mi

191 St (1) — 0.5 mi

Active Listings

Greenwich Village for sale

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Morris Heights for sale

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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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

Greenwich Village vs Morris Heights: Home Price Resilience 2008-2020

From the 2008 financial crisis through the 2020 pandemic, the NYC metro Case-Shiller composite fell about 25% peak-to-trough between 2007 and 2012, then fully recovered by 2017 and gained another 15% through Q1 2020. Greenwich Village and Morris Heights both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.

Greenwich Village tracked the more resilient Manhattan price path with a 10% to 15% peak-to-trough decline, while Morris Heights moved closer to the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% retracement before recovering through 2017.

Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.

Metric (2026)Greenwich VillageMorris Heights
Median Sale Price$1,800,000$0
Median Rent$5,400/mo$2,550/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change+36.1%0.0%
Average Days on Market54 days0 days
Distance to Nearest Subway0.49 mi0.52 mi

Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greenwich Village cheaper than Morris Heights?
Median sale price data is not yet available for one or both neighborhoods. Contact Milton for a current market analysis.
Which has better transit, Greenwich Village or Morris Heights?
Greenwich Village has access to 5 subway lines and Morris Heights has 1, making Greenwich Village the stronger option for transit access. Morris Heights has 1 line, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Greenwich Village or Morris Heights?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Greenwich Village and Morris Heights both offer a mix of apartment and multi-room units in co-ops, condos, and townhouses. Larger 3- and 4-bedroom units, including townhouses and multi-family properties, tend to be more available in lower-density areas. Reviewing active listings filtered by bedroom count is the most reliable way to see what each neighborhood currently offers for larger households. A licensed broker can pull current inventory by bedroom count across both areas for a direct comparison.
Should I buy in Greenwich Village or Morris Heights?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Greenwich Village and Morris Heights gives you the clearest picture of what your budget gets in each location. Request a free CMA from Milton Coste to get a side-by-side breakdown of current opportunities.

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