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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Lincoln Square vs Roosevelt Island

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Lincoln Square

Manhattan

Roosevelt Island

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.4M
$965K
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
162
20
Avg Days on Market
67 days
42 days
YoY Price Change
+3.8%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
58
2

Detailed Comparison

MetricLincoln SquareRoosevelt Island
Median Sale Price$1,380,000$965,000
Median Condo Price$1,750,000N/A
Median Co-op Price$925,000$516,984
Median Rent$5,050$4,620
Active Listings16220
Rental Inventory27050
Days on Market6742
Price Cut Share9.7%7.1%
Monthly Sales Volume582
YoY Price Change+3.8%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+4.6%+10.4%
YoY Inventory Change-5.8%-47.4%
Subway Lines1 2 3 A B C D N Q R WN/A

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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Roosevelt Island

Roosevelt Island is a unique and tranquil residential community situated in the East River between Manhattan and Queens. Known for its car-free streets, abundant green space, and stunning skyline views, it offers a peaceful retreat from the city's bustle. The real estate market is primarily composed of modern high-rise cooperatives and condominiums that provide a high quality of life with easy access to Manhattan via the iconic tram or the F train.

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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

Roosevelt Island

No subway data available

Active Listings

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