NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Queens
Manhattan
| Metric | Long Island City | Upper West Side |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,048,000 | $1,200,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,048,000 | $1,410,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | N/A | $865,000 |
| Median Rent | $4,351.5 | $4,800 |
| Active Listings | 243 | 1171 |
| Rental Inventory | 956 | 1410 |
| Days on Market | 3 | 73 |
| Price Cut Share | 5.3% | 10.5% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 11 | 113 |
| YoY Price Change | +8.0% | +7.9% |
| YoY Rent Change | +1.0% | +11.8% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +48.2% | +3.8% |
| Subway Lines | 7 E G M N R W | 1 2 3 B C |
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 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.
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
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
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