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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Long Island City vs Hillcrest

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

Queens|Queens

Long Island City

Queens

Hillcrest

Queens

Median Sale Price
$1.0M
$1.1M
Median Rent
$4K
$2K
Active Listings
243
5
Avg Days on Market
3 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
+8.0%
+25.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
11
3

Detailed Comparison

MetricLong Island CityHillcrest
Median Sale Price$1,048,000$1,150,000
Median Condo Price$1,048,000N/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$4,351.5$2,400
Active Listings2435
Rental Inventory9566
Days on Market30
Price Cut Share5.3%23.1%
Monthly Sales Volume113
YoY Price Change+8.0%+25.8%
YoY Rent Change+1.0%-5.9%
YoY Inventory Change+48.2%-44.4%
Subway Lines7 E G M N R WN/A

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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Hillcrest

Hillcrest provides a tranquil environment for those seeking space and value within New York City. The area is known for its historic atmosphere and a real estate market that features a blend of tranquil cooperatives and traditional multi-family residences.

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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

Hillcrest

No subway data available

Active Listings

Long Island City for sale

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