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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Forest Hills vs Midtown East

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

Queens|Manhattan

Forest Hills

Queens

Midtown East

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$433K
$725K
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
365
1219
Avg Days on Market
85.5 days
77.5 days
YoY Price Change
+5.5%
-12.4%
Monthly Sales Volume
38
70

Detailed Comparison

MetricForest HillsMidtown East
Median Sale Price$432,500$725,000
Median Condo Price$804,400$1,132,500
Median Co-op Price$356,000$640,000
Median Rent$2,842$4,500
Active Listings3651219
Rental Inventory2211503
Days on Market85.577.5
Price Cut Share13.4%11.0%
Monthly Sales Volume3870
YoY Price Change+5.5%-12.4%
YoY Rent Change+3.3%+3.6%
YoY Inventory Change+20.9%+16.4%
Subway LinesN/A4 5 6 7 E M S

Neighborhood Profiles

Forest Hills

Forest Hills is a sought-after and picturesque Queens neighborhood known for its lush greenery and exceptional architecture. The area is famous for Forest Hills Gardens, a private community featuring stunning Tudor-style homes and winding streets. The broader neighborhood offers a mix of grand pre-war cooperatives, modern luxury condominiums, and the vibrant shopping and dining destination of Austin Street, providing a suburban feel within the city limits.

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Midtown East

Midtown East is a dynamic hub that serves as the gateway to Manhattan for many. Home to iconic landmarks like Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building, the neighborhood offers unparalleled convenience for commuters and professionals. The residential landscape is a mix of high-rise luxury towers and charming side-street cooperatives, providing a wide array of options for those who want to be at the center of the city's energy.

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Transit Access

Forest Hills

No subway data available

Midtown East

4567EMS

Grand Central-42 St (4 5 6 7 S) — 0.3 mi

51 St (6) — 0.3 mi

Lexington Av/53 St (E M) — 0.4 mi

5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.5 mi

59 St (4 5 6) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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