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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper East Side vs Long Island City

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

Manhattan|Queens

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Long Island City

Queens

Median Sale Price
$1.5M
$1.0M
Median Rent
$4K
$4K
Active Listings
1629
243
Avg Days on Market
69 days
3 days
YoY Price Change
+28.9%
+8.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
155
11

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper East SideLong Island City
Median Sale Price$1,500,000$1,048,000
Median Condo Price$1,623,660$1,048,000
Median Co-op Price$1,305,000N/A
Median Rent$4,250$4,351.5
Active Listings1629243
Rental Inventory1584956
Days on Market693
Price Cut Share10.9%5.3%
Monthly Sales Volume15511
YoY Price Change+28.9%+8.0%
YoY Rent Change+7.6%+1.0%
YoY Inventory Change+5.8%+48.2%
Subway Lines4 5 67 E G M N R W

Neighborhood Profiles

Upper East Side

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.

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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

Upper East Side

456

77 St (6) — 0.2 mi

86 St (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi

68 St-Hunter College (6) — 0.5 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

Upper East Side for sale

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