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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Lincoln Square vs Morningside Heights

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Lincoln Square

Manhattan

Morningside Heights

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.4M
$718K
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
162
72
Avg Days on Market
67 days
62.5 days
YoY Price Change
+3.8%
-46.3%
Monthly Sales Volume
58
7

Detailed Comparison

MetricLincoln SquareMorningside Heights
Median Sale Price$1,380,000$718,000
Median Condo Price$1,750,000$1,712,500
Median Co-op Price$925,000$602,500
Median Rent$5,050$4,500
Active Listings16272
Rental Inventory27096
Days on Market6762.5
Price Cut Share9.7%4.2%
Monthly Sales Volume587
YoY Price Change+3.8%-46.3%
YoY Rent Change+4.6%+8.9%
YoY Inventory Change-5.8%-25.8%
Subway Lines1 2 3 A B C D N Q R W1 A B C D

Neighborhood Profiles

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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Morningside Heights

Morningside Heights is often referred to as the 'Academic Acropolis' of New York, home to Columbia University and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Perched on a plateau between Riverside and Morningside Parks, the neighborhood offers a scholarly and serene atmosphere. The real estate market is dominated by grand pre-war cooperatives with high ceilings and classic details, catering to those who appreciate historic architecture and green space.

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Transit Access

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

Morningside Heights

1ABCD

116 St-Columbia University (1) — 0.2 mi

125 St (1 A B C D) — 0.5 mi

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