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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Central Park South vs Long Island City

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

Manhattan|Queens

Central Park South

Manhattan

Long Island City

Queens

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$1.0M
Median Rent
$14K
$4K
Active Listings
88
243
Avg Days on Market
80.5 days
3 days
YoY Price Change
-57.9%
+8.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
11

Detailed Comparison

MetricCentral Park SouthLong Island City
Median Sale Price$1,072,500$1,048,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$1,048,000
Median Co-op Price$1,900,000N/A
Median Rent$14,000$4,351.5
Active Listings88243
Rental Inventory50956
Days on Market80.53
Price Cut Share6.8%5.3%
Monthly Sales Volume111
YoY Price Change-57.9%+8.0%
YoY Rent Change+66.7%+1.0%
YoY Inventory Change+27.5%+48.2%
Subway Lines1 4 5 6 A B C D E F M N Q R W7 E G M N R W

Neighborhood Profiles

Central Park South

Central Park South is one of the most recognized and sought-after residential stretches in the world. Often associated with 'Billionaires' Row,' the neighborhood offers unparalleled, unobstructed views of Central Park. The real estate market is a mix of legendary pre-war cooperatives, historic hotels-turned-residences, and soaring ultra-luxury glass towers that provide the pinnacle of New York City living and white-glove service.

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Long Island City

Long Island City (LIC) is one of New York’s fastest-growing residential neighborhoods, offering a modern urban lifestyle just one stop from Manhattan. Famous for its stunning waterfront parks and the iconic Pepsi-Cola sign, LIC is a hub for contemporary art and luxury living. The real estate market is dominated by sleek, new construction glass towers that offer world-class amenities and breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline.

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Transit Access

Central Park South

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57 St (F N Q R W) — 0.1 mi

59 St-Columbus Circle (1 A B C D) — 0.3 mi

5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.4 mi

66 St-Lincoln Center (1) — 0.6 mi

59 St (4 5 6) — 0.7 mi

Long Island City

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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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