NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Queens
Manhattan
| Metric | Long Island City | Midtown South |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,048,000 | $850,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,048,000 | $2,760,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | N/A | $610,000 |
| Median Rent | $4,351.5 | $5,006 |
| Active Listings | 243 | 75 |
| Rental Inventory | 956 | 209 |
| Days on Market | 3 | 61 |
| Price Cut Share | 5.3% | 14.7% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 11 | 2 |
| YoY Price Change | +8.0% | +0.2% |
| YoY Rent Change | +1.0% | +4.2% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +48.2% | +63.0% |
| Subway Lines | 7 E G M N R W | 1 2 3 7 A B C D E F M N Q R S W |
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 ReportMidtown South encompasses the blocks around the Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park, featuring converted loft-style condos, Beaux-Arts co-ops, and Art Deco apartment buildings alongside new residential towers. The R and W trains at 23rd Street, the 6 train on Park Avenue South, and the F and M trains on Sixth Avenue provide extensive subway coverage.
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
34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.3 mi
34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.5 mi
42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.7 mi
Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.7 mi
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