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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Long Island City vs Washington Heights

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

Queens|Manhattan

Long Island City

Queens

Washington Heights

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.0M
$448K
Median Rent
$4K
$3K
Active Listings
243
169
Avg Days on Market
3 days
104 days
YoY Price Change
+8.0%
+7.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
11
14

Detailed Comparison

MetricLong Island CityWashington Heights
Median Sale Price$1,048,000$447,800
Median Condo Price$1,048,000$400,000
Median Co-op PriceN/A$467,800
Median Rent$4,351.5$2,800
Active Listings243169
Rental Inventory956388
Days on Market3104
Price Cut Share5.3%14.2%
Monthly Sales Volume1114
YoY Price Change+8.0%+7.9%
YoY Rent Change+1.0%+5.2%
YoY Inventory Change+48.2%+18.2%
Subway Lines7 E G M N R W1 A 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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Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a vibrant, transit-connected neighborhood known for its dramatic topography and stunning views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge. Home to the Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park, the area offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. The real estate market is characterized by large, pre-war cooperatives that offer significant space for the price, making it a popular choice for those seeking value and community.

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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

Washington Heights

1AC

181 St (1 A) — 0.4 mi

175 St (A) — 0.4 mi

168 St (1 A C) — 0.5 mi

163 St-Amsterdam Av (C) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

Long Island City for sale

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