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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Midtown East vs Long Island City

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

Manhattan|Queens

Midtown East

Manhattan

Long Island City

Queens

Median Sale Price
$725K
$1.0M
Median Rent
$5K
$4K
Active Listings
1219
243
Avg Days on Market
77.5 days
3 days
YoY Price Change
-12.4%
+8.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
70
11

Detailed Comparison

MetricMidtown EastLong Island City
Median Sale Price$725,000$1,048,000
Median Condo Price$1,132,500$1,048,000
Median Co-op Price$640,000N/A
Median Rent$4,500$4,351.5
Active Listings1219243
Rental Inventory1503956
Days on Market77.53
Price Cut Share11.0%5.3%
Monthly Sales Volume7011
YoY Price Change-12.4%+8.0%
YoY Rent Change+3.6%+1.0%
YoY Inventory Change+16.4%+48.2%
Subway Lines4 5 6 7 E M S7 E G M N R W

Neighborhood Profiles

Midtown East

Midtown East is a dynamic hub that serves as the gateway to Manhattan for many. Home to iconic landmarks like Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building, the neighborhood offers unparalleled convenience for commuters and professionals. The residential landscape is a mix of high-rise luxury towers and charming side-street cooperatives, providing a wide array of options for those who want to be at the center of the city's energy.

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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

Midtown East

4567EMS

Grand Central-42 St (4 5 6 7 S) — 0.3 mi

51 St (6) — 0.3 mi

Lexington Av/53 St (E M) — 0.4 mi

5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.5 mi

59 St (4 5 6) — 0.7 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

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