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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Howard Beach vs Kips Bay

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

Queens|Manhattan

Howard Beach

Queens

Kips Bay

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$625K
$895K
Median Rent
$3K
$4K
Active Listings
55
98
Avg Days on Market
54 days
72 days
YoY Price Change
+33.4%
+2.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
16
38

Detailed Comparison

MetricHoward BeachKips Bay
Median Sale Price$625,000$895,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$1,050,000
Median Co-op Price$270,000$650,000
Median Rent$2,550$4,050
Active Listings5598
Rental Inventory1220
Days on Market5472
Price Cut Share7.3%12.5%
Monthly Sales Volume1638
YoY Price Change+33.4%+2.8%
YoY Rent Change+15.9%+3.9%
YoY Inventory Change+25.0%-4.1%
Subway LinesN/A4 5 6 7 B D F M N Q R S W

Neighborhood Profiles

Howard Beach

Howard Beach is a waterfront Queens neighborhood of single-family brick homes and two-family detached houses on a peninsula between Jamaica Bay and the Belt Parkway. The A train at Howard Beach-JFK Airport station provides subway service, and the AirTrain JFK connects directly to all airport terminals. Charles Memorial Park and the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge offer waterfront recreation.

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Kips Bay

Kips Bay is a relaxed and highly convenient residential neighborhood located on the East Side of Manhattan. Known for its mix of mid-century high-rises and charming brick townhouses, it offers a more approachable price point than its neighbors to the north and south. Residents enjoy proximity to the East River Esplanade, a variety of local dining options, and easy access to the city's major medical centers and Midtown business hubs.

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Transit Access

Howard Beach

No subway data available

Kips Bay

4567BDFMNQRSW

Grand Central-42 St (4 5 6 7 S) — 0.7 mi

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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