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Manhattan Valley

Manhattan Valley

Neighborhood in Manhattan, New York

New York County 10025

$1,090,974 Average Value
$1,406 Average Price per Sq Ft
68 Homes For Sale

An affordable uptown Manhattan neighborhood surrounded by parks and transit

Park access, convenient transportation links and relative affordability attract New Yorkers to Manhattan Valley, a compact neighborhood between the Upper West Side and Morningside Heights. Compared to those areas, “there’s more value in Manhattan Valley; you can get more for your money,” says Rebecca Gotlieb, the co-founder of Digs Realty Group, who has been working in the neighborhood—also known as Bloomingdale—for five years. Central Park is Manhattan Valley’s backyard, and Riverside and Morningside parks are nearby. A diverse community makes its home in Manhattan Valley, including locals and students and faculty from Columbia University, just to the north.

Manhattan Valley is lined with gorgeous buildings and archtecture
Manhattan Valley is lined with gorgeous buildings and archtecture
Start your morning with a bike ride at the Central Park Loop in Manhattan Valley.
Start your morning with a bike ride at the Central Park Loop in Manhattan Valley.
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Relative affordability for Manhattan homebuyers north of 96th

Manhattan Valley is a less expensive alternative to the Upper West Side, but offers many of the same amenities as its southern neighbor. “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,” says Gotlieb. Co-ops and condos in the neighborhood—often in prewar, brick buildings—range from around $425,000 to about $1.5 million, with high-floor units with better views selling for closer to $2 million. New, boutique condo developments include Fifteen, a 22-story tower with 21 units on West 96th Street, and The Rockwell, a 13-story building set to bring 81 units to West 103rd Street in 2024. Typically, condos in the neighborhood range from about $1 million to $3.5 million. 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 said. The Frederick Douglass Houses, a public housing development, is adjacent to these homes.

High end Co-op buildings overlook Central Park.
High end Co-op buildings overlook Central Park.
Manhattan valley has luxury condo developments.
Manhattan valley has luxury condo developments.
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Eateries along Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue

Manhattan Valley has a large number of bars and restaurants, many clustered along Broadway, including Silver Moon Bakery and Absolute Bagels, both of which often have lines out their doors. The stretch of Amsterdam Avenue between West 106th and West 110th streets is lined with watering holes for Columbia students. The main grocery stores are West Side Market and the Asian grocer H Mart, both on Broadway on opposite sides of West 110th Street, and a Whole Foods at the Columbus Square shopping center, which also includes other big-box retail.

Whole Foods is where residents of Manhattan Valley can grab their groceries.
Whole Foods is where residents of Manhattan Valley can grab their groceries.
Spice restaurant in Manhattan Valley is a popular Thai Food destination.
Spice restaurant in Manhattan Valley is a popular Thai Food destination.
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Top-rated elementary school offers dual-language program

Manhattan Valley’s pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students can attend P.S. 165 Robert E. Simon on West 109th Street, which received an A-minus rating from Niche and offers a dual English-and-Spanish learning program. J.H.S. 54 Booker T. Washington Middle School also gets an A from Niche, and serves students in grades six through eight. Students also have a soccer field and basketball courts on site. Edward A. Reynolds West Side High School is a small high school with a C rating from Niche. Budding musicians of all ages can get lessons at the Bloomingdale School of Music on West 108th Street.

Junior High School 54 Booker T
Junior High School 54 Booker T
Educational opportunities abound at Edward A Reynolds West Side High School.
Educational opportunities abound at Edward A Reynolds West Side High School.
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Steps to Central Park

The neighborhood is adjacent to Central Park and its North Woods, which offers wandering trails in the thick of the forest, and the Great Hill, with its track and large lawn. Just a few blocks west of Broadway is Riverside Park, with views of the Hudson River, and Morningside Park borders Manhattan Valley to the north. Bloomingdale Playground, on Amsterdam Avenue between West 104th and West 105th streets, has play structures and outdoor fitness equipment. During the summer, Amsterdam Avenue is blocked off to cars between West 106th and West 110th streets as part of the city’s popular Open Streets program.

Manhattan Valley residents can catch some rays on Great Hill in Central Park.
Manhattan Valley residents can catch some rays on Great Hill in Central Park.
Central Park 4 Mile Loop
Central Park 4 Mile Loop
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Plenty of transit options, including 1 and C trains

Manhattan Valley residents have access to the subway on both Central Park West, which includes B and C trains, and Broadway’s 1 train. The express 2 and 3 trains stop at the station at West 96th Street and Broadway. There are several CitiBike hubs in the neighborhood, as well as bike lanes along the avenues—but watch out for speeding delivery drivers.

Take a ride on a Citi Bike and stroll the beautiful streets of Manhattan Valley.
Take a ride on a Citi Bike and stroll the beautiful streets of Manhattan Valley.
The local B and C trains run into Manhattan Valley.
The local B and C trains run into Manhattan Valley.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Laguardia

18 min drive

Subway

Cathedral Parkway (110 Street) (1 Line)

Bus

Central Pk W & W 97 St

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Amsterdam Av & W 106 St

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Amsterdam Av & W 104 St

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Amsterdam Av & W 102 St

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Columbus Av & Cathedral Py

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Columbus Av & W 97 St

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W 106 St & Amsterdam Av

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Manhattan Valley US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$1,115,000
Median Single Family Price
$575,000
Median Townhouse Price
$3,900,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$1,650,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$872,500
Median Studio Price
$949,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,406
Number of Homes for Sale
68
Last 12 months Home Sales
176
Months of Supply
4.60
Median List Price
$1,142,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
54%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,936
Median Year Built
1960
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,706
Significantly above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
865
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,139
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
709
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
472
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,742

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Apr 27
    12 - 1:30pm

    Unlisted Address

    $675,000

    • 1 Bath
    • 540 Sq Ft
    • New 1 day ago

    Spring is outside your window in this spacious Alcove Studio with low monthly costs. Great as a Primary residence or investment property.Freshly Renovated Alcove Studio Condo 392 Central Park West, a charming High rise condo offering the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in the heart of Manhattan and adjacent to Central Park. This lovely Alcove studio features a spacious layout including a

    Susan Stern Compass

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  • Sunday, Apr 27
    12 - 2pm

    7 W 104th St Unit 2-A, New York, NY 10025

    $1,100,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,100 Sq Ft
    • 7 W 104th St
    • Unit 2-A
    • New 2 days ago

    Showing by Open House Only. Charming 2-Bed, 2-Bath Condo in Manhattan Valley Townhouses - Prime Upper West Side Living Welcome home to this spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo located at 7 West 104th Street, nestled within the desirable Manhattan Valley Townhouses-a serene, tree-lined enclave just moments from Central Park. This spacious residence offers the perfect

    Dennis Laronga Corcoran Group

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  • Sunday, Apr 27
    11:30am - 1pm

    229 W 97th St Unit 1E, New York, NY 10025

    $1,395,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 229 W 97th St
    • Unit 1E
    • New 3 days ago

    Grand, Chef-Quality Kitchen and Pre-War Charm in the Heart of the Upper West SideWelcome to Residence 1E at The Powellton — a rare and spacious three-bedroom, two-bath home tucked quietly at the rear of the elegant lobby level in a classic pre-war doorman co-op. With soaring ceilings of over 10 feet, abundant storage, and a kitchen that rivals those found in suburban homes, this residence blends

    Kathryn Swift Sothebys International Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Condo Buildings

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
36,611
Median Age
42
Population Density
181 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$80,441
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$116,851

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
86.3%
College Graduates
59.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
35.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
18''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

83 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Rider's Paradise

Transit Score®

100 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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