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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Long Island City vs Morningside Heights

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

Queens|Manhattan

Long Island City

Queens

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.0M
$718K
Median Rent
$4K
$5K
Active Listings
243
72
Avg Days on Market
3 days
62.5 days
YoY Price Change
+8.0%
-46.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
11
7

Detailed Comparison

MetricLong Island CityMorningside Heights
Median Sale Price$1,048,000$718,000
Median Condo Price$1,048,000$1,712,500
Median Co-op PriceN/A$602,500
Median Rent$4,351.5$4,500
Active Listings24372
Rental Inventory95696
Days on Market362.5
Price Cut Share5.3%4.2%
Monthly Sales Volume117
YoY Price Change+8.0%-46.3%
YoY Rent Change+1.0%+8.9%
YoY Inventory Change+48.2%-25.8%
Subway Lines7 E G M N R W1 A B C D

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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Morningside Heights

Morningside Heights is often referred to as the 'Academic Acropolis' of New York, home to Columbia University and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Perched on a plateau between Riverside and Morningside Parks, the neighborhood offers a scholarly and serene atmosphere. The real estate market is dominated by grand pre-war cooperatives with high ceilings and classic details, catering to those who appreciate historic architecture and green space.

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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

Morningside Heights

1ABCD

116 St-Columbia University (1) — 0.2 mi

125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.5 mi

Active Listings

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