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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Carnegie Hill vs Long Island City

Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Manhattan|Queens

Carnegie Hill

Manhattan

Long Island City

Queens

Median Sale Price
$1.6M
$1.0M
Median Rent
$5K
$4K
Active Listings
95
243
Avg Days on Market
78 days
3 days
YoY Price Change
+4.9%
+8.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
31
11

Detailed Comparison

MetricCarnegie HillLong Island City
Median Sale Price$1,625,000$1,048,000
Median Condo Price$2,050,000$1,048,000
Median Co-op Price$1,125,000N/A
Median Rent$5,400$4,351.5
Active Listings95243
Rental Inventory148956
Days on Market783
Price Cut Share8.9%5.3%
Monthly Sales Volume3111
YoY Price Change+4.9%+8.0%
YoY Rent Change+5.8%+1.0%
YoY Inventory Change-5.1%+48.2%
Subway Lines4 5 6 B C Q7 E G M N R W

Neighborhood Profiles

Carnegie Hill

Carnegie Hill is one of Manhattan's most refined and tranquil residential pockets. Located in the northern section of the Upper East Side, it is defined by its proximity to Central Park and the 'Museum Mile.' The neighborhood is famous for its low-rise historic architecture and grand pre-war cooperatives. It offers a sophisticated, community-oriented atmosphere with nearby private schools and charming local boutiques.

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Long Island City

Long Island City sits directly across the East River from Midtown Manhattan, reachable in one stop on the 7 train. LIC has added more than 12,000 residential units since 2015, transforming former industrial blocks into a corridor of glass-tower condos, converted loft co-ops, and rental high-rises along the waterfront. Gantry Plaza State Park, MoMA PS1, and the Hunters Point Library anchor the neighborhood’s cultural identity. Median condo prices run roughly 30-40% below comparable Manhattan waterfront units, drawing both first-time buyers and investors looking for appreciation in one of the city’s highest-growth zip codes.

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Transit Access

Carnegie Hill

456BCQ

86 St (4 5 6 B C) — 0.2 mi

96 St (6 Q) — 0.3 mi

77 St (6) — 0.7 mi

Long Island City

7EGMNRW

Hunters Point Av (7) — 0.2 mi

Court Sq (7 E G M) — 0.2 mi

Long Island City (E G M R) — 0.6 mi

Queensboro Plaza (7 N W) — 0.6 mi

Active Listings

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