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NYC Neighborhood Comparison
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For buyers focused on affordability, Morningside Heights has the lower median sale price at $975K vs $1.2M in Long Island City.
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 Long Island City, which is served by 7 subway lines compared to 5 in Morningside Heights.
| Metric | Long Island City | Morningside Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,237,500 | $975,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,124,830 | $1,712,500 |
| Median Co-op Price | N/A | $655,000 |
| Median Rent | $4,500 | $4,425 |
| Active Listings | 252 | 80 |
| Rental Inventory | 942 | 100 |
| Days on Market | 104.5 | 35 |
| Price Cut Share | 7.5% | 10.0% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 8 | 9 |
| YoY Price Change | +38.6% | +4.8% |
| YoY Rent Change | +3.4% | +2.4% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +56.5% | -14.9% |
| Subway Lines | 7 E G M N R W | 1 A B C D |
Prices in Long Island City moved +38.6% over the past year, compared to +4.8% in Morningside Heights. The +38.6% gain in Long Island City reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.
Long Island City sits directly across the East River from Midtown Manhattan, reachable in one stop on the 7 train. LIC has added more than 12,000 residential units since 2015, transforming former industrial blocks into a corridor of glass-tower condos, converted loft co-ops, and rental high-rises along the waterfront. Gantry Plaza State Park, MoMA PS1, and the Hunters Point Library anchor the neighborhood’s cultural identity. Median condo prices run roughly 30-40% below comparable Manhattan waterfront units, drawing both first-time buyers and investors looking for appreciation in one of the city’s highest-growth zip codes.
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 ReportHunters Point Av (7) — 0.2 mi
Court Sq (7 E G M) — 0.2 mi
Long Island City (E G M R) — 0.6 mi
Queensboro Plaza (7 N W) — 0.6 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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