NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Queens
| Metric | Kips Bay | Long Island City |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $895,000 | $1,048,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,050,000 | $1,048,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $650,000 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $4,050 | $4,351.5 |
| Active Listings | 98 | 243 |
| Rental Inventory | 220 | 956 |
| Days on Market | 72 | 3 |
| Price Cut Share | 12.5% | 5.3% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 38 | 11 |
| YoY Price Change | +2.8% | +8.0% |
| YoY Rent Change | +3.9% | +1.0% |
| YoY Inventory Change | -4.1% | +48.2% |
| Subway Lines | 4 5 6 7 B D F M N Q R S W | 7 E G M N R W |
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.
View Full Market ReportLong Island City sits directly across the East River from Midtown Manhattan, reachable in one stop on the 7 train. LIC has added more than 12,000 residential units since 2015, transforming former industrial blocks into a corridor of glass-tower condos, converted loft co-ops, and rental high-rises along the waterfront. Gantry Plaza State Park, MoMA PS1, and the Hunters Point Library anchor the neighborhood’s cultural identity. Median condo prices run roughly 30-40% below comparable Manhattan waterfront units, drawing both first-time buyers and investors looking for appreciation in one of the city’s highest-growth zip codes.
View Full Market ReportGrand 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
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
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