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 Prospect Lefferts Gardens.
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 Morningside Heights, which is served by 5 subway lines compared to 0 in Prospect Lefferts Gardens.
| Metric | Morningside Heights | Prospect Lefferts Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $975,000 | $1,212,500 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,712,500 | $912,500 |
| Median Co-op Price | $655,000 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $4,425 | $3,150 |
| Active Listings | 80 | 44 |
| Rental Inventory | 100 | 165 |
| Days on Market | 35 | 32 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.0% | 4.5% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 9 | 10 |
| YoY Price Change | +4.8% | +110.9% |
| YoY Rent Change | +2.4% | +6.1% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -14.9% | +18.9% |
| Subway Lines | 1 A B C D | N/A |
Prices in Morningside Heights moved +4.8% over the past year, compared to +110.9% in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. The +110.9% gain in Prospect Lefferts Gardens reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.
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 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 ReportProspect Lefferts Gardens borders the eastern edge of Prospect Park and sits adjacent to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Brooklyn Museum, with the Lefferts Manor Historic District preserving blocks of limestone, brownstone, and brick rowhouses in Renaissance Revival, Neo-Federal, and Tudor Revival styles. The B, Q, and S trains stop at Prospect Park station, the Q serves Parkside Avenue, and the 2 and 5 trains connect at Sterling and Winthrop Streets. Housing ranges from intact 19th- and early 20th-century rowhouses to prewar apartment buildings along the main corridors.
View Full Market Report116 St-Columbia University (1) — 0.2 mi
125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.5 mi
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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 last updated: 1/1/1970.
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