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Selling Your Home in Long Island City, Queens
Current market data from 390 sales recorded property transactions in Long Island City. Every number on this page comes from NYC Department of Finance public records — not estimates, not algorithms, not listing data. This is what actually sold.
Long Island City Home Prices by Property Type
Quarterly Trends
The numbers on this page come from the NYC Department of Finance public records — every legally recorded property sale in Long Island City, not just MLS-listed transactions. Sites like Zillow and StreetEasy only capture listings that go through their platforms, missing FSBO sales, off-market deals, and transfers that never hit the MLS. This dataset includes all of them.
We also remove bulk portfolio transfers, nominal sales, and non-arms-length transactions that would distort median prices — cleaning that most data sources don't do. The result is a more accurate picture of what individual homes are actually selling for in your market.
Data source: NYC Department of Finance, Rolling Sales Data — Queens. Period: March 2025 – February 2026. Excludes $0 transfers, nominal sales, non-arms-length transactions, and bulk portfolio transfers identified through same-date/same-price pattern analysis. Last updated: March 2026.
Best Time to Sell in Long Island City
Monthly sales volume and median prices in Long Island City — ★ marks peak months with the strongest combination of activity and prices.
In Long Island City, Apr and Dec showed the strongest combination of buyer activity and sale prices. Listing during peak months can mean more competing offers, faster sales, and stronger negotiating leverage. If you're planning to sell, timing your listing to hit the market 2–4 weeks before these peaks can help maximize your outcome.
What's Selling in Long Island City
Breakdown of 390 sales recorded sales by property type.
Condominiums represent 83% of sales in Long Island City. Condo buyers are often drawn to newer construction, modern amenities, and lower maintenance. If you're selling a condo, pricing relative to recent comparable sales in your building or complex is essential.
Frequently Asked Questions About Selling in Long Island City
Long Island City, Queens at a Glance
Long Island City is a rapidly developed waterfront neighborhood in western Queens, bordered by the East River to the west, Astoria to the north, Sunnyside and Woodside to the east, and Newtown Creek and the Brooklyn border to the south. The housing stock has transformed dramatically, with dozens of new high-rise condominium and rental towers joining a base of converted industrial lofts, pre-war apartment buildings, and row houses. Transit access is excellent, with the 7, E, F, G, M, N, W trains all serving the neighborhood.
Long Island City has undergone one of the most significant residential transformations in New York City history, evolving from an industrial district into a major residential and cultural destination. The waterfront features Gantry Plaza State Park and Hunter's Point South Park, with sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline. MoMA PS1, the Noguchi Museum, and the Sculpture Center anchor a growing arts district. The neighborhood's transit options — with one-stop subway access to Midtown Manhattan — have made it one of the most desirable addresses in Queens for commuters and young professionals.
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