Morningside Heights

Sandwiched between the northern tip of Central Park, 125th Street, and Riverside Park, is Morningside Heights, a neighborhood that blends a small-town feel with classic New York City sensibilities.

At a Glance

In many ways, Morningside Heights reminds of Park Slope or the nearby Upper West Side, especially in its ample green space, shady streets, and laid-back, homey feel. What sets Morningside Heights apart, however, is the number of colleges and universities in and near the area.

The Mood

Energetic and lively, Morningside Heights is defined by its many cultural and educational establishments including The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine and Columbia University.

Heart of the Neighborhood

The Hungarian Pastry Shop NYC on Amsterdam Ave. It has been a neighborhood hub for more than 50 years.

Neighborhood Quirk

Three peacocks: Jim, Harry, and Phil. They live on the 13-acre grounds surrounding St. John's.

Best Perk

From concerts at Miller Theatre to readings at Book Culture and roundtables at Union Theological Seminary, there's tons of stimulation for the mind here.

Biggest Downside

The area does not have an express subway stop.

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$1.2M

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The Mood

Energetic and lively, Morningside Heights is defined by its many cultural and educational establishments including The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine and Columbia University.

Heart of the Neighborhood

The Hungarian Pastry Shop NYC on Amsterdam Ave. It has been a neighborhood hub for more than 50 years.

Neighborhood Quirk

Three peacocks: Jim, Harry, and Phil. They live on the 13-acre grounds surrounding St. John's.

Best Perk

From concerts at Miller Theatre to readings at Book Culture and roundtables at Union Theological Seminary, there's tons of stimulation for the mind here.

Biggest Downside

The area does not have an express subway stop.

What’s close by

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1. Upper West Side

Median Sale: $1.2M Median Base Rent: $4,200

2. Harlem

Median Sale: $728K Median Base Rent: $3,095

By the Numbers

Morningside Heights' housing stock is primarily located in large, prewar apartment buildings. Co-ops along Riverside Drive can be large and quite expensive.

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Morningside Heights has a wonderful street life. Broadway is filled with local shops, and Riverside Park is often filled with joggers and cyclists.

The neighborhood features a diversity of architecture. Amid Morningside Heights' classic prewar apartment buildings are McKim, Mead and White's Columbia's campus and the neo-gothic stylings of Cathedral of Saint John the Divine.