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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Long Island City vs Upper West Side

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

Queens|Manhattan

Long Island City

Queens

Upper West Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.0M
$1.2M
Median Rent
$4K
$5K
Active Listings
243
1171
Avg Days on Market
3 days
73 days
YoY Price Change
+8.0%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
11
113

Detailed Comparison

MetricLong Island CityUpper West Side
Median Sale Price$1,048,000$1,200,000
Median Condo Price$1,048,000$1,410,000
Median Co-op PriceN/A$865,000
Median Rent$4,351.5$4,800
Active Listings2431171
Rental Inventory9561410
Days on Market373
Price Cut Share5.3%10.5%
Monthly Sales Volume11113
YoY Price Change+8.0%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+1.0%+11.8%
YoY Inventory Change+48.2%+3.8%
Subway Lines7 E G M N R W1 2 3 B C

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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Upper West Side

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Nestled between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides an unparalleled connection to nature within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a vibrant culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.

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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

Upper West Side

123BC

86 St (1 B C) — 0.2 mi

79 St (1) — 0.3 mi

81 St-Museum of Natural History (B C) — 0.4 mi

96 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.5 mi

72 St (1 2 3) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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