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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Lincoln Square vs Lower East Side

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Lincoln Square

Manhattan

Lower East Side

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.4M
$1.1M
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
162
190
Avg Days on Market
67 days
50.5 days
YoY Price Change
+3.8%
-0.9%
Monthly Sales Volume
58
15

Detailed Comparison

MetricLincoln SquareLower East Side
Median Sale Price$1,380,000$1,080,000
Median Condo Price$1,750,000$2,535,000
Median Co-op Price$925,000$610,000
Median Rent$5,050$4,567.5
Active Listings162190
Rental Inventory270340
Days on Market6750.5
Price Cut Share9.7%10.0%
Monthly Sales Volume5815
YoY Price Change+3.8%-0.9%
YoY Rent Change+4.6%+7.5%
YoY Inventory Change-5.8%+19.5%
Subway Lines1 2 3 A B C D N Q R WB D F J M Z

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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Lower East Side

The Lower East Side (LES) is a neighborhood where New York’s storied history meets its high-end future. Known for its legendary nightlife and deep historic roots, the area has seen a dramatic transformation with the arrival of luxury towers like Essex Crossing. The housing stock is a unique mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and ultra-modern condominiums that offer some of the best views in Downtown Manhattan.

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Transit Access

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

Lower East Side

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East Broadway (F) — 0.3 mi

Delancey St-Essex St (F J M Z) — 0.3 mi

Grand St (B D) — 0.5 mi

Bowery (J Z) — 0.5 mi

Second Ave (F) — 0.6 mi

Active Listings

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