NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
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For buyers focused on affordability, Morningside Heights has the lower median sale price at $975K vs $1.9M in DUMBO.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Morningside Heights offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in DUMBO, which is served by 6 subway lines compared to 5 in Morningside Heights.
| Metric | DUMBO | Morningside Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,950,000 | $975,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,950,000 | $1,712,500 |
| Median Co-op Price | N/A | $655,000 |
| Median Rent | $6,250 | $4,425 |
| Active Listings | 93 | 80 |
| Rental Inventory | 149 | 100 |
| Days on Market | 89 | 35 |
| Price Cut Share | 6.5% | 10.0% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 4 | 9 |
| YoY Price Change | +3.4% | +4.8% |
| YoY Rent Change | +17.9% | +2.4% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +1.1% | -14.9% |
| Subway Lines | 2 3 A C F R | 1 A B C D |
Prices in DUMBO moved +3.4% over the past year, compared to +4.8% in Morningside Heights. The +4.8% gain in Morningside Heights reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.
DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) sits between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges along the East River waterfront, with a 95-building historic district of converted industrial warehouses. The housing market features spacious loft residences with exposed brick and high ceilings alongside modern luxury condominiums with skyline and waterfront views, served by the F train at York Street and the A and C at High Street. Brooklyn Bridge Park stretches along the waterfront with piers, playgrounds, and Jane's Carousel.
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 ReportYork St (F) — 0.2 mi
High St (A C) — 0.3 mi
Clark St (2 3) — 0.5 mi
Court St (R) — 0.7 mi
East Broadway (F) — 0.7 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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