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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Central Harlem vs Lincoln Square

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Central Harlem

Manhattan

Lincoln Square

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$870K
$1.4M
Median Rent
$3K
$5K
Active Listings
353
162
Avg Days on Market
133.5 days
67 days
YoY Price Change
+28.8%
+3.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
11
58

Detailed Comparison

MetricCentral HarlemLincoln Square
Median Sale Price$870,000$1,380,000
Median Condo Price$855,000$1,750,000
Median Co-op Price$500,000$925,000
Median Rent$3,300$5,050
Active Listings353162
Rental Inventory675270
Days on Market133.567
Price Cut Share10.8%9.7%
Monthly Sales Volume1158
YoY Price Change+28.8%+3.8%
YoY Rent Change+10.0%+4.6%
YoY Inventory Change+19.3%-5.8%
Subway Lines1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D1 2 3 A B C D N Q R W

Neighborhood Profiles

Central Harlem

Central Harlem is the cultural and historic soul of Upper Manhattan. Known for its grand boulevards like Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd and its rich jazz heritage, the neighborhood offers an active urban lifestyle. The real estate market is a mix of beautifully preserved 19th-century brownstones, value-driven HDFC cooperatives, and a surge of modern luxury condominiums that offer contemporary amenities near the 125th Street retail corridor.

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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 Harlem

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125 St (1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D) — 0.3 mi

135 St (2 3) — 0.4 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

Active Listings

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