NYC Neighborhood Comparison
Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.
Manhattan
Queens
| Metric | Upper East Side | Long Island City |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1,500,000 | $1,048,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $1,623,660 | $1,048,000 |
| Median Co-op Price | $1,305,000 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $4,250 | $4,351.5 |
| Active Listings | 1629 | 243 |
| Rental Inventory | 1584 | 956 |
| Days on Market | 69 | 3 |
| Price Cut Share | 10.9% | 5.3% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 155 | 11 |
| YoY Price Change | +28.9% | +8.0% |
| YoY Rent Change | +7.6% | +1.0% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +5.8% | +48.2% |
| Subway Lines | 4 5 6 | 7 E G M N R W |
The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its quiet, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.
View Full Market ReportLong 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.
View Full Market Report77 St (6) — 0.2 mi
86 St (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi
68 St-Hunter College (6) — 0.5 mi
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
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