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Stretching from Riverside Drive to Morningside Drive, Morningside Heights is an Upper Manhattan neighborhood that’s home to some of the city’s top academic institutions. “Many people think of Columbia University when they think of Morningside Heights,” says Joan Kagan, licensed associate real estate broker with over 15 years of experience and founder of the Joan Kagan at The Agency NYC. “But it's also Barnard College, Manhattan School of Music, Teacher's College, Jewish Theological Seminary.” And while college campuses—and off-campus housing—dominate much of the area, Morningside Heights is known for its historic homes, expansive parks and easy connections to Manhattan’s west side. “Morningside Heights is quieter and slower paced, but you’re still in New York City,” says Julia Boland, licensed associate real estate broker at The Corcoran Group, who has over ten years of experience selling in Upper Manhattan. “All you have to do is hop on the 1 train and you’re at Lincoln Center.”
Beautiful tree lined streets make up most of the Morningside Heights
Columbia's Business School is hard to miss with its unique architecture in Morningside Heights.
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Landmarked buildings lend a distinguished presence
More than 100 buildings are a part of the Morningside Heights Historic District, covering residential and institutional structures. “The landmark restrictions are pretty strict, so most of the buildings are lower,” explains Kagan. "What that means is the avenues feel wider and the streets feel lighter and brighter. And you have a lot of elegant older buildings.” Co-ops in prewar buildings and newly renovated units within condos provide the most available housing in Morningside Heights. Two-bedroom co-ops range from about $600,000 to $1.3 million, while two-bedroom condos in a new luxury building like Robert A.M. Stern’s Claremont Hall range from $1.7 million to $2.5 million. “Townhouses and single-family homes are rare. For one of these, you’re unlikely to find anything less than $4 million,” says Kagan. For those on a more modest budget, a studio in a co-op building can be bought for about $300,000 to $600,000.
More modern mid-rise brick apartments have been built in Morningside Heights.
There are older apartment buildings that have been more recently fixed in Morningside Heights.
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Not only the universities score highly in academics
While Columbia University is the area's most famous institution, several highly regarded kindergarten through twelfth-grade schools are also throughout Morningside Heights. The neighborhood's youngest can get a solid educational foundation at P.S. 125 Ralph Bunche school. It receives B-plus ratings on Niche and a 10/10 for student progress, according to Great Schools. Students in grades 6-12 may attend Columbia Secondary School which is highly ranked for its academics and diverse student body. It receives an A-plus from Niche.
Columbia Secondary School has rigorous programs focusing on math, science, and engineering.
Ps 125 Ralph Bunche in Morningside Heights is a public school located in New York, NY,
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Flanked by Riverside and Morningside parks
Lush green spaces bookend Morningside Heights. Riverside Park stretches along the western boundary and offers sweeping views of the Hudson River. At the north end of the park is the monumental Grant’s Tomb, the largest mausoleum in the US. The park also has a bird sanctuary where visitors might see white-throated sparrows and great blue herons, among several other native and migrating species. On the neighborhood’s east side is Morningside Park, which includes everything from children’s playgrounds to a cascading waterfall. It’s a socially and culturally dynamic green space that serves the Morningside Heights community, and Central Harlem and Little Senegal to the east.
Grant's Tomb in Morningside Heights is largest mausoleum in North America.
Residents of the Morningside Heights community enjoying the pond in Morningside Park.
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Old-school eateries including the “Seinfeld” diner
Tom’s Restaurant, whose façade was made famous in “Seinfeld,” is perhaps the neighborhood’s most famous dining spot, but a close second is the Hungarian Pastry Shop, where locals come for Eastern European-style pastries and traditional Hungarian coffee in the quiet setting of this 1960s-era café. A contemporary favorite is Community Food & Juice for organic, seasonal fare. Pisticci is a smart trattoria serving Italian favorites like rigatoni à la vodka. West Side Market on Broadway is a go-to spot for groceries and there’s a year-round farmers market taking place every week at the entrance to Columbia.
The Hungarian Pastry Shop is renowned for their cappuccinos in Morningside Heights.
Tom's Restaurant
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Community events like Culture on the Corner
Several neighborhood universities welcome the surrounding community with free and open programming. One is Culture on the Corner, an event series that creatively explores the vibrant neighborhood culture at The Forum on Columbia’s campus. During the Morningside Lights festival each September, dozens of large and colorful lanterns brighten the neighborhood’s evening sky. Every April, locals flock to Sakura Park off Riverside Drive to view the vividly pink cherry tree blossoms in bloom. Next to the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, residents can enjoy the community garden at West 111th Street.
The beautiful Peace Fountain by Greg Wyatt is also located in Julia Gabriel's People's Garden.
Illuminate the night as part of a procession of awe-inspiring handmade lanterns.
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A single train line, but easily accessible
For transportation, the local 1 train stops at the neighborhood’s three subway stations along Broadway, beginning at 110th Street. Riders can connect at the 96th Street station for the express 2 and 3 trains.
The 1 train subway is very prevalent in the Morningside Heights community.
The Morningside Heights community can access the 1, 2 & 3 trains all in different locations.
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It's a relatively quiet area around Columbia University. Quiet by NYC standards. A few restaurants, coffee shops etc. Not much nightlife though. The 1 line will take you downtown and there's a M63 select bus that goes to LaGuardia.
5.0Former Resident
6/2/2023Niche Review
I resided in Morningside Hgts for 4 years as a RN working @ St. Luke's Hospital a few years ago! I always felt safe, enjoyed the diversity & the access to subway & transportation. Always easy access to a great diversity of foods!
5.0Current Resident
7/2/2022Niche Review
So close to the beautiful parks and Columbia campus, plus the cathedral of Saint John the Devine which is somewhat of a hidden gem in the neighborhood. Mostly families and colleges students live in the neighborhood and there are many different restaurants and bubble tea places to go to in very short distance from eachother.
3.0Current Resident
5/29/2020Niche Review
I am an 18 yr old (female) living in W114th st. There are at least one cases daily of someone getting hurt (stabbed, shot, gun dispute, slashed) based on the citizen app (especially near W 107th st). I personally don't recommend staying outside after 8 pm. There are a lot of cars with their car stereo music up to MAX volume near Morningside park. I come from a country where there is very little violence, so I do get scared and paranoid from time to time
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Morningside Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Morningside Heights, Manhattan sell after 112 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Morningside Heights, Manhattan over the last 12 months is $1,062,500, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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