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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Lincoln Square vs Midtown East

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

Manhattan|Manhattan

Lincoln Square

Manhattan

Midtown East

Manhattan

Median Sale Price
$1.4M
$725K
Median Rent
$5K
$5K
Active Listings
162
1219
Avg Days on Market
67 days
77.5 days
YoY Price Change
+3.8%
-12.4%
Monthly Sales Volume
58
70

Detailed Comparison

MetricLincoln SquareMidtown East
Median Sale Price$1,380,000$725,000
Median Condo Price$1,750,000$1,132,500
Median Co-op Price$925,000$640,000
Median Rent$5,050$4,500
Active Listings1621219
Rental Inventory2701503
Days on Market6777.5
Price Cut Share9.7%11.0%
Monthly Sales Volume5870
YoY Price Change+3.8%-12.4%
YoY Rent Change+4.6%+3.6%
YoY Inventory Change-5.8%+16.4%
Subway Lines1 2 3 A B C D N Q R W4 5 6 7 E M S

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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Midtown East

Midtown East is a dynamic hub that is the gateway to Manhattan for many. Home to iconic landmarks like Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building, the neighborhood offers unparalleled convenience for commuters and professionals. The residential landscape is a mix of high-rise luxury towers and charming side-street cooperatives, providing a wide array of options for those who want to be at the center of the city's energy.

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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

Midtown East

4567EMS

Grand Central-42 St (4 5 6 7 S) — 0.3 mi

51 St (6) — 0.3 mi

Lexington Av/53 St (E M) — 0.4 mi

5 Av/53 St (E M) — 0.5 mi

59 St (4 5 6) — 0.7 mi

Active Listings

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