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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Lower East Side vs Long Island City

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

Manhattan|Queens

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Long Island City

Queens

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$1.0M
Median Rent
$5K
$4K
Active Listings
190
243
Avg Days on Market
50.5 days
3 days
YoY Price Change
-0.9%
+8.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
15
11

Detailed Comparison

MetricLower East SideLong Island City
Median Sale Price$1,080,000$1,048,000
Median Condo Price$2,535,000$1,048,000
Median Co-op Price$610,000N/A
Median Rent$4,567.5$4,351.5
Active Listings190243
Rental Inventory340956
Days on Market50.53
Price Cut Share10.0%5.3%
Monthly Sales Volume1511
YoY Price Change-0.9%+8.0%
YoY Rent Change+7.5%+1.0%
YoY Inventory Change+19.5%+48.2%
Subway LinesB D F J M Z7 E G M N R W

Neighborhood Profiles

Lower East Side

The Lower East Side (LES) is a neighborhood where New York’s storied history meets its high-end future. Known for its legendary nightlife and deep historic roots, the area has seen a dramatic transformation with the arrival of luxury towers like Essex Crossing. The housing stock is a unique mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and ultra-modern condominiums that offer some of the best views in Downtown Manhattan.

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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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Transit Access

Lower East Side

BDFJMZ

East Broadway (F) — 0.3 mi

Delancey St-Essex St (F J M Z) — 0.3 mi

Grand St (B D) — 0.5 mi

Bowery (J Z) — 0.5 mi

Second Ave (F) — 0.6 mi

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

Active Listings

Lower East Side for sale

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