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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Central Park South vs Lincoln Square

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Central Park South

Manhattan

Lincoln Square

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.1M
$1.4M
Median Rent
$14K
$5K
Active Listings
88
162
Avg Days on Market
80.5 days
67 days
YoY Price Change
-57.9%
+3.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
1
58

Detailed Comparison

MetricCentral Park SouthLincoln Square
Median Sale Price$1,072,500$1,380,000
Median Condo PriceN/A$1,750,000
Median Co-op Price$1,900,000$925,000
Median Rent$14,000$5,050
Active Listings88162
Rental Inventory50270
Days on Market80.567
Price Cut Share6.8%9.7%
Monthly Sales Volume158
YoY Price Change-57.9%+3.8%
YoY Rent Change+66.7%+4.6%
YoY Inventory Change+27.5%-5.8%
Subway Lines1 4 5 6 A B C D E F M N Q R W1 2 3 A B C D N Q R W

Neighborhood Profiles

Central Park South

Central Park South is one of the most recognized and sought-after residential stretches in the world. Often associated with 'Billionaires' Row,' the neighborhood offers unparalleled, unobstructed views of Central Park. The real estate market is a mix of legendary pre-war cooperatives, historic hotels-turned-residences, and soaring ultra-luxury glass towers that provide the pinnacle of New York City living and white-glove service.

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Lincoln Square

Lincoln Square sits at the crossroads of Broadway and Columbus Avenue, anchored by Lincoln Center and bordered by Central Park to the east and Riverside Park to the west. The housing stock features luxury doorman condominiums, established pre-war cooperatives, and full-service residential towers, with the 1 and 2 trains at 66th Street providing direct subway access. Residents enjoy proximity to Columbus Circle, world-class performing arts venues, and two of Manhattan's signature green spaces.

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Transit Access

Central Park South

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57 St (F N Q R W) — 0.1 mi

59 St-Columbus Circle (1 A B C D) — 0.3 mi

5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.4 mi

66 St-Lincoln Center (1) — 0.6 mi

59 St (4 5 6) — 0.7 mi

Lincoln Square

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66 St-Lincoln Center (1) — 0.0 mi

72 St (1 2 3 B C) — 0.4 mi

59 St-Columbus Circle (1 A B C D) — 0.4 mi

57 St (N Q R W) — 0.6 mi

79 St (1) — 0.7 mi

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