NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Queens
Manhattan
| Metric | Long Island City | Yorkville |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,048,000 | $965,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,048,000 | $1,195,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | N/A | $695,000 |
| Median Rent | $4,351.5 | $3,950 |
| Active Listings | 243 | 134 |
| Rental Inventory | 956 | 245 |
| Days on Market | 3 | 74 |
| Price Cut Share | 5.3% | 13.1% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 11 | 47 |
| YoY Price Change | +8.0% | +2.1% |
| YoY Rent Change | +1.0% | +3.4% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +48.2% | -3.9% |
| Subway Lines | 7 E G M N R W | 4 5 6 Q |
Long Island City sits directly across the East River from Midtown Manhattan, reachable in one stop on the 7 train. LIC has added more than 12,000 residential units since 2015, transforming former industrial blocks into a corridor of glass-tower condos, converted loft co-ops, and rental high-rises along the waterfront. Gantry Plaza State Park, MoMA PS1, and the Hunters Point Library anchor the neighborhood’s cultural identity. Median condo prices run roughly 30-40% below comparable Manhattan waterfront units, drawing both first-time buyers and investors looking for appreciation in one of the city’s highest-growth zip codes.
View Full Market ReportYorkville is a welcoming and accessible section of the Upper East Side that has seen a surge in popularity thanks to the Second Avenue Subway. Known for the beautiful Carl Schurz Park and Gracie Mansion, the neighborhood offers a relaxed, residential vibe. Yorkville is recognized for providing excellent value, with a wide range of housing options including spacious family-sized cooperatives and modern, amenity-rich condominiums.
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 (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi
96 St (6 Q) — 0.5 mi
77 St (6) — 0.7 mi
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