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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Forest Hills vs Roosevelt Island

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

Queens|Manhattan

Forest Hills

Queens

Roosevelt Island

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$433K
$965K
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
365
20
Avg Days on Market
85.5 days
42 days
YoY Price Change
+5.5%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
38
2

Detailed Comparison

MetricForest HillsRoosevelt Island
Median Sale Price$432,500$965,000
Median Condo Price$804,400N/A
Median Co-op Price$356,000$516,984
Median Rent$2,842$4,620
Active Listings36520
Rental Inventory22150
Days on Market85.542
Price Cut Share13.4%7.1%
Monthly Sales Volume382
YoY Price Change+5.5%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+3.3%+10.4%
YoY Inventory Change+20.9%-47.4%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

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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Roosevelt Island

Roosevelt Island is a unique and tranquil residential community situated in the East River between Manhattan and Queens. Known for its car-free streets, abundant green space, and stunning skyline views, it offers a peaceful retreat from the city's bustle. The real estate market is primarily composed of modern high-rise cooperatives and condominiums that provide a high quality of life with easy access to Manhattan via the iconic tram or the F train.

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Transit Access

Forest Hills

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Roosevelt Island

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Active Listings

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