Lincoln Square

The center of dance, theater and opera in Manhattan, Lincoln Square is a neighborhood where residents are surrounded by the arts.

At a Glance

Named after and defined by the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Lincoln Square is home to the New York Philharmonic, the New York City Ballet and the Metropolitan Opera, among many other cultural institutions. The neighborhood blends the prewar architecture and and style of the Upper West Side with modern, tall residential buildings. Great subway access at Columbus Circle and proximity to Midtown make this neighborhood popular with those looking to be in the center of it all.

The Mood

With shops and fine dining all around, Lincoln Square feels upscale and cosmopolitan.

Heart of the Neighborhood

With its beautiful fountains and grand plaza, the neighborhood is always bustling. Daytime throngs of Juilliard and Fordham students give way to theatergoers in furs and tuxes at night.

Neighborhood Quirk

From the middle of the plaza at Lincoln Center, you can see Marc Chagall's iconic murals in the lobby of the Met Opera House.

Best Perk

Lincoln Square offers incredible access to renowned cultural institutions, but also sits close to the green expanses of Central Park and Riverside Park.

Biggest Downside

There's no getting around it — Lincoln Center is expensive. Living in the center of one of the world's most renowned performing arts districts does not come cheap.

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The Mood

With shops and fine dining all around, Lincoln Square feels upscale and cosmopolitan.

Heart of the Neighborhood

With its beautiful fountains and grand plaza, the neighborhood is always bustling. Daytime throngs of Juilliard and Fordham students give way to theatergoers in furs and tuxes at night.

Neighborhood Quirk

From the middle of the plaza at Lincoln Center, you can see Marc Chagall's iconic murals in the lobby of the Met Opera House.

Best Perk

Lincoln Square offers incredible access to renowned cultural institutions, but also sits close to the green expanses of Central Park and Riverside Park.

Biggest Downside

There's no getting around it — Lincoln Center is expensive. Living in the center of one of the world's most renowned performing arts districts does not come cheap.

What’s close by

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1. Upper West Side

Median Sale: $1.3M Median Base Rent: $4,500

2. Midtown

Median Sale: $1.8M Median Base Rent: $4,995

3. Upper East Side

Median Sale: $1.2M Median Base Rent: $3,950

By the Numbers

Boasting many of the city's most iconic buildings, including 15 Central Park West and Trump International Towers, Lincoln Square is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Manhattan.

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Lincoln Center is the heart and soul of Lincoln Square. In warmer months, the courtyard becomes a hub of activity for the neighborhood's many students.

There is never a dull moment in Lincoln Square. The streets are always bustling with office workers, musicians, students and showgoers.

Columbus Circle borders the neighborhood on the east side, and is a major shopping center and transportation hub. This iconic steel globe statue stands outside the Trump International Hotel.

There are pockets of respite from the hustle and bustle: Lincoln Square is buttressed by Central Park to the east and Riverside Park to the west.

Reflection Pool Lincoln Center Lincoln Square

Columbus Circle at Night, Lincoln Square

Performance palaces abound: Carnegie Hall is right near the neighborhood in Midtown, while the Beacon Theater is a few streets up on the Upper West Side. Even the AMC Lincoln Square is great option for catching a flick.

15 Central Park West Trump International Lincoln Square

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Food & Drink

Lincoln Square is famous for hosting expensive and top-rated restaurants like Per Se and Boulud Sud, but the neighborhood also offers plenty of down-to-earth local haunts.

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Lincoln Square

At a Glance

The Mood

Heart of the Neighborhood

Neighborhood Quirk

Best Perk

Biggest Downside

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The Mood

Heart of the Neighborhood

Neighborhood Quirk

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Biggest Downside

What’s close by

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Food & Drink

Cafe Fiorello

Ella Kitchen & Bar

Pasha Restaurant

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Midtown

Upper West Side

Astoria

Battery Park City

Lincoln Square

At a Glance

The Mood

Heart of the Neighborhood

Neighborhood Quirk

Best Perk

Biggest Downside

Median Sale

Median Base Rent

The Mood

Heart of the Neighborhood

Neighborhood Quirk

Best Perk

Biggest Downside

Active Listings

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What’s close by

By the Numbers

Median Price

Price History

Median Base Rent

Price History

Food & Drink

Cafe Fiorello

Ella Kitchen & Bar

Pasha Restaurant

Similar Neighborhoods

Midtown

Upper West Side

Astoria

Battery Park City