Long Island City residences

Long Island City — LIC — occupies the western edge of Queens directly across the East River from Midtown Manhattan. Over the last twenty years it has grown from a warehouse-and-manufacturing district into the fastest-growing residential skyline in New York City: more than 30 residential towers have opened since 2005, with another dozen in various stages of construction.

The neighborhood's defining asset is the waterfront. Gantry Plaza State Park runs along the East River from 48th to 54th Avenue, offering some of the best Midtown Manhattan views in the five boroughs — particularly at sunset, when the United Nations and Empire State Building catch the last light. MoMA PS1, one of the world's largest contemporary art institutions, sits at Jackson Avenue and 46th Road.

Transit is exceptional. The 7 train reaches Grand Central in 5 minutes and Times Square in 9; the E and M at Court Square reach Fifth Avenue in the same window. NYC Ferry's East River route adds a water option. For residents who work in Manhattan but want newer inventory, more square footage per dollar, and skyline views, LIC has become the default alternative.

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  № 0110 residences

  42-20 24th St

  Long Island City·Queens

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  № 025 residences

  2-20 Malt Dr

  Long Island City·Queens

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  № 0313 residences

  42-06 Orchard St

  Long Island City·Queens

Is Long Island City cheaper than Manhattan?

Yes — directly comparable new-construction residences in LIC typically ask 20–35% less than their Manhattan equivalents in similar-vintage buildings. The savings are most pronounced on two-bedroom and larger layouts; studios and junior one-bedrooms show smaller gaps.

How long is the subway ride from LIC to Midtown?

The 7 train runs from LIC's three stations (Vernon-Jackson, Hunters Point, Court Square) to Grand Central in approximately 5 minutes and to Times Square in approximately 9. The E and M from Court Square reach Fifth Avenue / Rockefeller Center in about 6 minutes.