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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Washington Heights vs Long Island City

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

Manhattan|Queens

Washington Heights

Manhattan

Long Island City

Queens

Median Sale Price
$448K
$1.0M
Median Rent
$3K
$4K
Active Listings
169
243
Avg Days on Market
104 days
3 days
YoY Price Change
+7.9%
+8.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
14
11

Detailed Comparison

MetricWashington HeightsLong Island City
Median Sale Price$447,800$1,048,000
Median Condo Price$400,000$1,048,000
Median Co-op Price$467,800N/A
Median Rent$2,800$4,351.5
Active Listings169243
Rental Inventory388956
Days on Market1043
Price Cut Share14.2%5.3%
Monthly Sales Volume1411
YoY Price Change+7.9%+8.0%
YoY Rent Change+5.2%+1.0%
YoY Inventory Change+18.2%+48.2%
Subway Lines1 A C7 E G M N R W

Neighborhood Profiles

Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a vibrant, transit-connected neighborhood known for its dramatic topography and stunning views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge. Home to the Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park, the area offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. The real estate market is characterized by large, pre-war cooperatives that offer significant space for the price, making it a popular choice for those seeking value and community.

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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

Washington Heights

1AC

181 St (1 A) — 0.4 mi

175 St (A) — 0.4 mi

168 St (1 A C) — 0.5 mi

163 St-Amsterdam Av (C) — 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

Washington Heights for sale

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