$1,209,971Average Value$1,387Average Price per Sq Ft59Homes For Sale
Manhattan Valley keeps the Upper West Side quiet and green
Manhattan Valley sits at the northern end of the Upper West Side, tucked between Central Park and Broadway. Compared with many Manhattan neighborhoods, it has a calmer, more residential feel. Picture tree-lined blocks where people walk their dogs and push strollers toward Central Park, with Morningside Park and Columbia University a short walk north in Morningside Heights. Prewar apartment buildings and restored brownstones give buyers a range of options, and with a median sale price of around $1.1 million, Manhattan Valley is known as a more affordable section of the UWS. Even so, it stays walkable to the shops, restaurants and subway lines you expect from a true New York neighborhood.
Manhattan Valley is known as a quieter section of the Upper West Side.
Start your morning with a bike ride at the Central Park Loop near Manhattan Valley.
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Co-ops and condos in Manhattan Valley offer UWS style for less
While Manhattan Valley's median sale price of around $1.1 million is lower than the Upper West Side's roughly $1.5 million, it has many of the same housing options. Buyers will find prewar co-ops and condos alongside a few modern buildings, ranging from intimate boutique addresses to larger high-rises with full-service amenities. Walk-ups typically offer a more affordable entry point. Prices generally run from the lower $400,000s to over $3 million, with the median sale price for one-bedrooms landing around $700,000 and for two-bedrooms closer to $1.4 million. Manhattan Valley is also a renter-friendly neighborhood, so buyers shop alongside a sizable pool of tenants.
That value gap is a big part of the draw. “There's more value in Manhattan Valley; you can get more for your money,” says Rebecca Gotlieb, co-founder of Digs Realty Group. “You can buy in a Central Park West co-op building, facing the park, for a steep discount compared to properties south of 96th Street.” At the higher end, historic townhouses line a two-block stretch of Manhattan Avenue, from West 105th Street to West 106th Street, and sell for around $5 million. “The streets aren't as wide there, so it's a little quieter,” Gotlieb says.
Co-op buildings on Central Park West overlook Central Park.
Manhattan Valley has a handful of luxury condo developments.
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Walk to Central Park, Morningside Park and Riverside Park
One of the best parts of living in Manhattan Valley is how quickly you can get outside, with Central Park, Morningside Park and Riverside Park all within walking distance. Central Park is the everyday favorite, and residents tend to have their go-to corners. The North Woods draws people for nature walks, birdwatching and quieter runs, while the North Meadow fills up with picnics and pickup games of baseball, softball and soccer. During the summer, the Great Hill becomes a venue for outdoor concerts and movie nights.
Just to the northeast, Morningside Park offers a calmer green space with a playground for the kids and a farmers market on Saturdays. Head the other direction, and Riverside Park is a favorite for a walk, run or bike ride along the Hudson River Greenway. Closer to home, smaller pocket parks like Bloomingdale Playground and Frederick Douglass Playground give families an easy place to let off steam.
Manhattan Valley residents can catch some rays on Great Hill in Central Park.
Manhattan Valley residents bike through the park.
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High ratings for District 3 and private schools in Manhattan Valley
Manhattan Valley is part of New York City's District 3, where elementary and middle schoolers are typically assigned to a zoned school based on their home address. Neighborhood options include P.S. 165 Robert E. Simon and P.S. 163 Alfred E. Smith, both A-minus rated on Niche. High schools work differently, with no zoned schools and students ranking options across the city. Specialized high schools require a separate admissions process, including nearby Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts, an A-rated school that admits by audition. Private options include the A-plus-rated BASIS Independent Manhattan and A-rated The School at Columbia University.
Whole Foods is where Manhattan Valley residents can grab their groceries.
Shopping and dining on Broadway, Amsterdam and Columbus avenues
You'll find most of Manhattan Valley's shopping and dining along Broadway, Amsterdam and Columbus avenues. Columbus Square makes it easy to run errands at Whole Foods Market and T.J. Maxx without leaving the neighborhood, with Target and HomeGoods right across the street. When it comes to restaurants and bars, this is more of a neighborhood dining scene than a nightlife destination. Manhattan Valley residents will find food and drinks at:
Chino-Latino restaurants: Flor de Mayo and La Nueva Victoria
Coffee shops: Picky Barista and Charlotte Cafe
Vietnamese spots: Bánh Vietnamese Shop House and Saiguette
Casual pizzerias: Mama’s TOO! and Sal & Carmine Pizza
Neighborhood bars: Lion’s Head Tavern and Bob’s Your Uncle
Other Manhattan neighborhoods are a short subway ride away. Locals head to SoHo for high-end shops, Greenwich Village for small boutiques and Midtown for trips to Fifth Avenue. Arts and culture are close to home, too, at the American Museum of Natural History and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
Subway lines, buses and bike lanes throughout Manhattan Valley
Manhattan Valley is a popular choice for car-free living. It's walkable and bike-friendly, with bike lanes connecting cyclists to the Hudson River Greenway. There are also a few Citi Bike stations in the neighborhood. Residents can catch the 1, 2 and 3 trains along Broadway and the B and C trains along Central Park West. Crosstown and north-south bus routes run through Manhattan Valley, too. Columbia University is about 12 minutes north by subway, while Times Square and Penn Station are roughly 20 minutes away. The Financial District is about a 25-minute ride.
The local B and C trains run into Manhattan Valley.
Take a ride on a Citi Bike and explore the beautiful streets of Manhattan Valley.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Manhattan Valley
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Manhattan Valley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Manhattan Valley, Manhattan sell after 104 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Manhattan Valley, Manhattan over the last 12 months is $1,100,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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