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Long Island City
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Long Island City rose from an industrial waterfront into one of the city's most photographed skylines. Glass towers along Center Boulevard and Gantry Plaza State Park look straight across the East River to Midtown, with the 7, E, M, and G trains putting Grand Central minutes away.
LIC pairs new-construction condos and amenities with riverfront parks and a growing arts and dining scene — a combination that keeps both buyers and renters competing for the best views.
At a glance
- Getting around
- Among the most connected neighborhoods in NYC: the 7, E, M and G (plus the F on weekdays) converge at Court Square, putting Midtown roughly one stop and a few minutes away, with NYC Ferry at Hunters Point as a scenic alternative.
- Schools
- Part of the NYC public school system (District 30), alongside a growing roster of charter, private, and pre-K options that families compare.
- Character
- A former industrial waterfront reborn as a skyline of glass towers, riverfront parks, and a lively arts and dining scene looking straight across the East River at Manhattan.
- Best for
- Best for buyers and renters who want new-construction amenities, skyline views, and the shortest possible commute to Midtown.