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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Roosevelt Island vs Long Island City

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

Manhattan|Queens

Roosevelt Island

Manhattan

Long Island City

Queens

Median Sale Price
$965K
$1.0M
Median Rent
$5K
$4K
Active Listings
20
243
Avg Days on Market
42 days
3 days
YoY Price Change
0.0%
+8.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
2
11

Detailed Comparison

MetricRoosevelt IslandLong Island City
Median Sale Price$965,000$1,048,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$1,048,000
Median Co-op Price$516,984N/A
Median Rent$4,620$4,351.5
Active Listings20243
Rental Inventory50956
Days on Market423
Price Cut Share7.1%5.3%
Monthly Sales Volume211
YoY Price Change0.0%+8.0%
YoY Rent Change+10.4%+1.0%
YoY Inventory Change-47.4%+48.2%
Subway LinesN/A7 E G M N R W

Neighborhood Profiles

Roosevelt Island

Roosevelt Island is a unique and tranquil residential community situated in the East River between Manhattan and Queens. Known for its car-free streets, abundant green space, and stunning skyline views, it offers a peaceful retreat from the city's bustle. The real estate market is primarily composed of modern high-rise cooperatives and condominiums that provide a high quality of life with easy access to Manhattan via the iconic tram or the F train.

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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

Roosevelt Island

No subway data available

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

Roosevelt Island for sale

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