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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Long Island City vs Windsor Terrace

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

Queens|Brooklyn

Long Island City

Queens

Windsor Terrace

Brooklyn

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Windsor Terrace has the lower median sale price at $825K vs $1.2M in Long Island City.

Investors analyzing rental yield will find Windsor Terrace offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.

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

Median Sale Price
$1.2M
$825K
Median Rent
$5K
$4K
Active Listings
252
41
Avg Days on Market
104.5 days
31.5 days
YoY Price Change
+38.6%
-54.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
8
11

Detailed Comparison

MetricLong Island CityWindsor Terrace
Median Sale Price$1,237,500$825,000
Median Condo Price$1,124,830N/A
Median Co-op PriceN/A$837,250
Median Rent$4,500$3,897.5
Active Listings25241
Rental Inventory94266
Days on Market104.531.5
Price Cut Share7.5%4.9%
Monthly Sales Volume811
YoY Price Change+38.6%-54.8%
YoY Rent Change+3.4%+2.6%
YoY Inventory Change+56.5%-18.0%
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 -54.8% in Windsor Terrace. Long Island City is seeing price appreciation while Windsor Terrace has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each 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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Windsor Terrace

Windsor Terrace borders Prospect Park on three sides and Green-Wood Cemetery to the west, creating a compact residential neighborhood of brick and limestone rowhouses, Victorian-era wood-frame homes, and prewar apartment buildings along Prospect Avenue, Seeley Street, and Vanderbilt Street. The F and G trains stop at 15th Street-Prospect Park and Fort Hamilton Parkway, providing connections to Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan. Prospect Park's Parade Ground, the city's oldest recreational facility, sits at the neighborhood's southeastern edge.

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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

Windsor Terrace

No subway data available

Active Listings

Long Island City for sale

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Windsor Terrace 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 Windsor Terrace?
Windsor Terrace is more affordable, with a median sale price of $825,000 vs $1,237,500 in Long Island City. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Long Island City or Windsor Terrace?
Long Island City has access to 7 subway lines and Windsor Terrace has 0, making Long Island City the stronger option for transit access. Windsor Terrace has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Long Island City or Windsor Terrace?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Long Island City and Windsor Terrace 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 Windsor Terrace?
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 Windsor Terrace 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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