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Living in Morningside Heights, New York, NY

Morningside Heights Area Facts

  • Morningside Heights has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Morningside Heights crime rates are 2% lower than the New York average
  • Cost of living in Morningside Heights is 30% higher than the New York average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Morningside Heights? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      CS Garden
      Columbia University Well Garden
      Tot Lot 116
      Low Plaza
      Poinsettia Community Garden
      Tot Lot 116
      Sakura Park
      CU SIPA Commons

      Entertainment

      Minor Latham Playhouse
      Miller Theatre
      General Grant National Memorial
      Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
      Lenfest Center for the Arts
      Lenfest Center for the Arts
      Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Art Gallery
      AMC Magic Johnson Harlem 9

      Food & Drink

      The Olive Tree Deli
      SubsConscious
      Dunkin'
      Shake Shack
      Pret A Manger
      Halal Cart
      Salma's Halal Food Cart
      1 Columbia Deli

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Morningside Heights? Of all people who commute, 43.8% take public transportation in Morningside Heights.
      Drive to Work
      7%

      46% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      44%

      16% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      28%

      22% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Morningside Heights a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler
      Montefiore Medical Center West Campus Moses Division Hospital
      New York City Children's Center Bronx Campus
      Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center
      North Central Bronx Hospital
      George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery
      Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center
      Lenox Health Greenwich Village

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Duane Reade
      City Chemist
      Saldo Drugs
      X.I.P.
      Duane Reade
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Chait Mental Health Center
      Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center
      New York Academy of Medicine
      Marie-France Conde Pediatrics
      Forest Hills Podiatry
      Quality Med
      Ahmadur Rahman MD PC
      Robert Lechtenberg, M.D.