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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Long Island City vs Battery Park City

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

Queens|Manhattan

Long Island City

Queens

Battery Park City

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.0M
$1.4M
Median Rent
$4K
$5K
Active Listings
243
90
Avg Days on Market
3 days
154.5 days
YoY Price Change
+8.0%
+5.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
11
8

Detailed Comparison

MetricLong Island CityBattery Park City
Median Sale Price$1,048,000$1,395,000
Median Condo Price$1,048,000$1,565,000
Median Co-op PriceN/A$2,038,605.5
Median Rent$4,351.5$5,115
Active Listings24390
Rental Inventory956175
Days on Market3154.5
Price Cut Share5.3%11.1%
Monthly Sales Volume118
YoY Price Change+8.0%+5.3%
YoY Rent Change+1.0%+7.1%
YoY Inventory Change+48.2%-1.1%
Subway Lines7 E G M N R W1 2 3 4 5 J R W Z

Neighborhood Profiles

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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Battery Park City

Battery Park City is a meticulously planned residential oasis at the southern tip of Manhattan. Surrounded by the Hudson River and over 30 acres of manicured parks, it offers a tranquil, suburban feel within the city. The neighborhood is known for its commitment to green building standards and features a range of luxury condominiums and cooperatives that offer breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty and the New York Harbor.

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Transit Access

Long Island City

7EGMNRW

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

Battery Park City

12345JRWZ

Rector St (1 R W) — 0.1 mi

Bowling Green (4 5) — 0.2 mi

Wall St (2 3 4 5) — 0.2 mi

Broad St (J Z) — 0.3 mi

Whitehall St-South Ferry (R W) — 0.3 mi

Active Listings

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