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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Hillcrest vs Kips Bay

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

Queens|Manhattan

Hillcrest

Queens

Kips Bay

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$860K
Median Rent
$2K
$4K
Active Listings
10
120
Avg Days on Market
0 days
60 days
YoY Price Change
+25.8%
+3.4%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
22

Detailed Comparison

MetricHillcrestKips Bay
Median Sale Price$1,150,000$860,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$1,050,000
Median Co-op PriceN/A$650,000
Median Rent$2,400$3,500
Active Listings10120
Rental Inventory4140
Days on Market060
Price Cut Share23.1%14.0%
Monthly Sales Volume722
YoY Price Change+25.8%+3.4%
YoY Rent Change-5.9%+3.9%
YoY Inventory Change+400.0%+4.8%
Subway LinesN/A4 5 6 7 B D F M N Q R S W

Neighborhood Profiles

Hillcrest

Hillcrest is a hilly residential Queens neighborhood of brick Tudor and Colonial homes, garden-apartment cooperatives, and mid-rise condominium buildings along the spine of the Jamaica Hills ridge. The F train at Parsons Boulevard and 169th Street stations provides subway access, and local buses connect to Jamaica Center. St. John's University campus borders the neighborhood to the north.

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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

Hillcrest

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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