Washington Heights
Grand riverfront residences and renovated co-ops
Though rentals dominate Washington Heights, it has competitively priced homes too. 2000 square-foot units in landmarked Beaux-Arts buildings along Riverside Drive fetch $1.5 Million. Smaller one-bedroom units in income-restricted buildings go for between $290,000 and $575,000. Large townhomes sell for $1.2 Million to $2.4 Million. Though many residences have already been restored, there’s potential and price incentive for first-time buyers to take on fixer-uppers. “The neighborhood is ideal for young couples that might have met downtown but want to start families and empty nesters who want to move back into the city without having to deal with the hectic pace downtown,” Robertson says.Hudson River overlooks and beloved theaters
Washington Heights is surrounded by green spaces. Leading up from Lower Manhattan, the Hudson River Greenway feeds into the hilly Fort Tryon Park and its widely popular The Met Cloisters art museum, a reconstructed Medieval Castle. To the East, Highbridge Park has great overlooks and playgrounds. The neighborhood anchors around United Palace, a highly ornate 1930s theater hosting community-polled movie night, free children’s programming, and the 2023 Tony Awards. The Armory serves as a track and field facility. Broadway is Washington Heights’s main commercial artery with several grocery stores like The Food Emporium.Spanish Caribbean and other international dining
The northern portion of Washington Heights, known as the Little Dominican Republic, is jam-packed with popular eateries, including decades-old Malecon, serving staples like mofongo. Newer restaurants like Chelas specialize in Peruvian dishes. Döden is a Swedish take on pizza. With pub fare, Hilltop Park Alehouse is a long-established neighborhood favorite.Plenty of public and public charter schools
Young residents can start school at PS4 Duke Ellington elementary school; with a C-plus rating from Niche and a dual language program. They might continue onto the B-plus-rated Community Health Academy of the Heights and benefit from a 1 to 11 teacher-student ratio. Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics has a B-minus Niche score and state-of-the-art facilities.Express trains and major highway crossings
The 1 local and A express Subways provide reliable connections down the west side of Manhattan. Washington Heights is bisected by Interstate 95, running from New Jersey to the Bronx through the iconic George Washington Bridge and Alexander Hamilton Bridge. Multiple onramps provide quick access out of town.A major teaching and research hospital
Columbia Presbyterian Hospital plays a major role in the neighborhood. The top-ranked facility, famous for its cardiac and dentistry programs, is an extension of Columbia University’s Medical School. Students travel between this complex and the main Morningside Heights campus on the 1 Train at all times of day.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Louis Pulice
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
(646) 971-1845
41 Total Sales
1 in Washington Heights
$325,000 Price
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Liesel Cadet
EXP Realty NYC
(656) 216-3339
23 Total Sales
9 in Washington Heights
$445K - $975K Price Range
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Ken Laino
Manhattan Network Inc
(888) 618-6301
45 Total Sales
2 in Washington Heights
$415K - $825K Price Range
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Dylan Hoffman
Compass
(646) 974-9914
183 Total Sales
1 in Washington Heights
$1,750,000 Price
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Judit Gonzalez
Real Broker NY LLC
(347) 808-6212
12 Total Sales
1 in Washington Heights
$575,000 Price
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Thomas Hollingsworth
Compass
(855) 501-4226
38 Total Sales
1 in Washington Heights
$450,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Washington Heights | US |
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Homicide | 4 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
Robbery | 8 | 4 |
Burglary | 2 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
Larceny | 4 | 4 |
Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Washington Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Washington Heights, Manhattan sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Washington Heights, Manhattan over the last 12 months is $341,000, down 57% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Sunday, Aug 31 - 3pm
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Saturday, Aug 212 - 1:30pm
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Thursday, Jul 315 - 6:30pm
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