Whats wrong with Morningside Heights?

[Lolita88]

Ive found a couple of Apartments and studios in this area at good prices so Im wondering whats the catch? I dont mind if its a loud place or anything like that I just want to know the truth

[ablarc]

Morningside Heights is nice; Columbia is located there.

Realtors, however, often re-brand dicier areas with the names of their better neighbors.

Just be sure you're actually on the heights.

[Lolita88]

Can you tell me an estimated range for the heights? Oh and are their any real bad areas near there? I dont mind loud or busy. I actually like LIFE! just not danger. lol

[ablarc]

You're OK south of 120th Street and west of Morningside Drive.

[Lolita88]

Thanks Ill keep that in mind

[bbycardguy]

The advice above is true about 120th st. The reason it is cheap is the area down the hill from Columbia ( the "heights" previously referred to) is right next to Harlem.

[Schadenfrau]

Sorry, that's not "next to" Harlem- it is Harlem.

[Lolita88]

Thanks, I mean Im shooting for college housing...just waying my options though:p