NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Queens
Manhattan
| Metric | Long Island City | Lower East Side |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,048,000 | $1,080,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,048,000 | $2,535,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | N/A | $610,000 |
| Median Rent | $4,351.5 | $4,567.5 |
| Active Listings | 243 | 190 |
| Rental Inventory | 956 | 340 |
| Days on Market | 3 | 50.5 |
| Price Cut Share | 5.3% | 10.0% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 11 | 15 |
| YoY Price Change | +8.0% | -0.9% |
| YoY Rent Change | +1.0% | +7.5% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +48.2% | +19.5% |
| Subway Lines | 7 E G M N R W | B D F J M Z |
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.
View Full Market ReportThe Lower East Side (LES) is a neighborhood where New York’s storied history meets its high-end future. Known for its legendary nightlife and deep historic roots, the area has seen a dramatic transformation with the arrival of luxury towers like Essex Crossing. The housing stock is a unique mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and ultra-modern condominiums that offer some of the best views in Downtown Manhattan.
View Full Market ReportHunters 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
East Broadway (F) — 0.3 mi
Delancey St-Essex St (F J M Z) — 0.3 mi
Grand St (B D) — 0.5 mi
Bowery (J Z) — 0.5 mi
Second Ave (F) — 0.6 mi
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