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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Kips Bay vs Lincoln Square

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Kips Bay

Manhattan

Lincoln Square

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$895K
$1.4M
Median Rent
$4K
$5K
Active Listings
98
162
Avg Days on Market
72 days
67 days
YoY Price Change
+2.8%
+3.8%
Monthly Sales Volume
38
58

Detailed Comparison

MetricKips BayLincoln Square
Median Sale Price$895,000$1,380,000
Median Condo Price$1,050,000$1,750,000
Median Co-op Price$650,000$925,000
Median Rent$4,050$5,050
Active Listings98162
Rental Inventory220270
Days on Market7267
Price Cut Share12.5%9.7%
Monthly Sales Volume3858
YoY Price Change+2.8%+3.8%
YoY Rent Change+3.9%+4.6%
YoY Inventory Change-4.1%-5.8%
Subway Lines4 5 6 7 B D F M N Q R S W1 2 3 A B C D N Q R W

Neighborhood Profiles

Kips Bay

Kips Bay is a relaxed and highly convenient residential neighborhood located on the East Side of Manhattan. Known for its mix of mid-century high-rises and charming brick townhouses, it offers a more approachable price point than its neighbors to the north and south. Residents enjoy proximity to the East River Esplanade, a variety of local dining options, and easy access to the city's major medical centers and Midtown business hubs.

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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

Kips Bay

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Grand Central-42 St (4 5 6 7 S) — 0.7 mi

34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.7 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

Kips Bay for sale

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