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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

East Harlem vs Lincoln Square

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

East Harlem

Manhattan

Lincoln Square

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$689K
$1.4M
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
62
162
Avg Days on Market
40.5 days
67 days
YoY Price Change
-2.1%
+3.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
4
58

Detailed Comparison

MetricEast HarlemLincoln Square
Median Sale Price$688,500$1,380,000
Median Condo Price$663,250$1,750,000
Median Co-op Price$499,911$925,000
Median Rent$2,995$5,050
Active Listings62162
Rental Inventory327270
Days on Market40.567
Price Cut Share11.3%9.7%
Monthly Sales Volume458
YoY Price Change-2.1%+3.8%
YoY Rent Change+5.1%+4.6%
YoY Inventory Change+19.2%-5.8%
Subway Lines4 5 61 2 3 A B C D N Q R W

Neighborhood Profiles

East Harlem

East Harlem, also known as El Barrio, is a neighborhood rich in culture, art, and history. Known for its colorful murals and the historic La Marqueta, the area features a growing number of new residential developments alongside historic buildings. The real estate market offers some of Manhattan's most accessible price points, featuring a mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and a surge of new luxury condominium developments that offer modern amenities and easy access to the Upper East Side.

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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

East Harlem

456

125 St (4 5 6) — 0.6 mi

Lincoln Square

123ABCDNQRW

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

Active Listings

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