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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Lincoln Square vs Upper East Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Lincoln Square

Manhattan

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.4M
$1.5M
Median Rent
$5K
$4K
Active Listings
162
1629
Avg Days on Market
67 days
69 days
YoY Price Change
+3.8%
+28.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
58
155

Detailed Comparison

MetricLincoln SquareUpper East Side
Median Sale Price$1,380,000$1,500,000
Median Condo Price$1,750,000$1,623,660
Median Co-op Price$925,000$1,305,000
Median Rent$5,050$4,250
Active Listings1621629
Rental Inventory2701584
Days on Market6769
Price Cut Share9.7%10.9%
Monthly Sales Volume58155
YoY Price Change+3.8%+28.9%
YoY Rent Change+4.6%+7.6%
YoY Inventory Change-5.8%+5.8%
Subway Lines1 2 3 A B C D N Q R W4 5 6

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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Upper East Side

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its quiet, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.

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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

Upper East Side

456

77 St (6) — 0.2 mi

86 St (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi

68 St-Hunter College (6) — 0.5 mi

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