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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Long Island City vs Pelham Parkway

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

Queens|Bronx

Long Island City

Queens

Pelham Parkway

Bronx

How They Compare

Commuters have more transit options in Long Island City, which is served by 7 subway lines compared to 0 in Pelham Parkway.

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$0
Median Rent
$5K
$2K
Active Listings
252
9
Avg Days on Market
104.5 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
+38.6%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
8
5

Detailed Comparison

MetricLong Island CityPelham Parkway
Median Sale Price$1,237,500$0
Median Condo Price$1,124,830N/A
Median Co-op PriceN/AN/A
Median Rent$4,500$1,850
Active Listings2529
Rental Inventory9426
Days on Market104.50
Price Cut Share7.5%13.3%
Monthly Sales Volume85
YoY Price Change+38.6%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+3.4%+5.7%
YoY Inventory Change+56.5%-47.1%
Subway Lines7 E G M N R WN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Long Island City moved +38.6% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Pelham Parkway. The +38.6% gain in Long Island City reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Long Island City

Long Island City sits directly across the East River from Midtown Manhattan, reachable in one stop on the 7 train. LIC has added more than 12,000 residential units since 2015, transforming former industrial blocks into a corridor of glass-tower condos, converted loft co-ops, and rental high-rises along the waterfront. Gantry Plaza State Park, MoMA PS1, and the Hunters Point Library anchor the neighborhood’s cultural identity. Median condo prices run roughly 30-40% below comparable Manhattan waterfront units, drawing both first-time buyers and investors looking for appreciation in one of the city’s highest-growth zip codes.

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Pelham Parkway

Pelham Parkway features six- and seven-story prewar Art Deco and Renaissance Revival apartment buildings with terra-cotta facades and ornate entryways, alongside detached houses on residential side streets. The 2 and 5 trains at Pelham Parkway and Bronx Park East stations connect to Manhattan, and the neighborhood borders the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden.

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Transit Access

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

Pelham Parkway

No subway data available

Active Listings

Long Island City for sale

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Pelham Parkway for sale

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Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated: 1/1/1970.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Long Island City cheaper than Pelham Parkway?
Median sale price data is not yet available for one or both neighborhoods. Contact Milton for a current market analysis.
Which has better transit, Long Island City or Pelham Parkway?
Long Island City has access to 7 subway lines and Pelham Parkway has 0, making Long Island City the stronger option for transit access. Pelham Parkway has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Long Island City or Pelham Parkway?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Long Island City and Pelham Parkway both offer a mix of apartment and multi-room units in co-ops, condos, and townhouses. Larger 3- and 4-bedroom units, including townhouses and multi-family properties, tend to be more available in lower-density areas. Reviewing active listings filtered by bedroom count is the most reliable way to see what each neighborhood currently offers for larger households. A licensed broker can pull current inventory by bedroom count across both areas for a direct comparison.
Should I buy in Long Island City or Pelham Parkway?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Long Island City and Pelham Parkway gives you the clearest picture of what your budget gets in each location. Request a free CMA from Milton Coste to get a side-by-side breakdown of current opportunities.

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