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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Long Island City vs Midtown East

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

Queens|Manhattan

Long Island City

Queens

Midtown East

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.0M
$725K
Median Rent
$4K
$5K
Active Listings
243
1219
Avg Days on Market
3 days
77.5 days
YoY Price Change
+8.0%
-12.4%
Monthly Sales Volume
11
70

Detailed Comparison

MetricLong Island CityMidtown East
Median Sale Price$1,048,000$725,000
Median Condo Price$1,048,000$1,132,500
Median Co-op PriceN/A$640,000
Median Rent$4,351.5$4,500
Active Listings2431219
Rental Inventory9561503
Days on Market377.5
Price Cut Share5.3%11.0%
Monthly Sales Volume1170
YoY Price Change+8.0%-12.4%
YoY Rent Change+1.0%+3.6%
YoY Inventory Change+48.2%+16.4%
Subway Lines7 E G M N R W4 5 6 7 E M S

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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Midtown East

Midtown East is a dynamic hub that serves as the gateway to Manhattan for many. Home to iconic landmarks like Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building, the neighborhood offers unparalleled convenience for commuters and professionals. The residential landscape is a mix of high-rise luxury towers and charming side-street cooperatives, providing a wide array of options for those who want to be at the center of the city's energy.

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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

Midtown East

4567EMS

Grand Central-42 St (4 5 6 7 S) — 0.3 mi

51 St (6) — 0.3 mi

Lexington Av/53 St (E M) — 0.4 mi

5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.5 mi

59 St (4 5 6) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

Long Island City for sale

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