Licensed Real Estate Agent · Compass Real Estate
Licensed since 2006, I help buyers and sellers with co-ops, condos and townhouses from West 59th to West 72nd Street. I price every offer and listing against sales in the same building, not a citywide average.
43
Homes sold in Lincoln Square in the past month.
My free 38-page buyer guide explains co-ops, condos, boards and closing costs before you tour.
Redfin, as of9.9%
Of Lincoln Square homes sold above list price.
Ask for a written pricing and marketing plan built on sales in your building and line.
Redfin, 3 months ending-10.2%
Change in median price per square foot, now $1,470.
I will pull comparable sales from your building and nearby lines and walk you through them.
Redfin, 3 months endingBrowse all listingsOr call or text (646) 396-0942
01The Destination
Lincoln Square sits at the southern tip of Manhattan's Upper West Side, between Columbus Circle and West 72nd Street. The Hudson River and the Henry Hudson Parkway line its western edge, and Central Park West forms its eastern border.
Lincoln Square is generally defined as West 59th to West 72nd Street, from the Hudson River to Central Park West, the broader version most brokers and buyers use. New York City has no official neighborhood lines, so some sources use only the blocks around Lincoln Center. I use the broader definition because it matches how buyers search.
The 16.3-acre Lincoln Center campus anchors everything, where Broadway crosses Columbus Avenue between West 62nd and West 66th Street. The Juilliard School and the Metropolitan Opera House share it. To the west, Riverside Park South covers the old New York Central rail yard, and Columbus Circle marks the southern edge.
Buying here is almost always buying an apartment. Co-ops and condos make up nearly every sale, so the building matters as much as the block. I read offering plans, board minutes and financials with you before you bid.
Sources: Lincoln Center history; 1906 naming; 2020 Census, ZIP 10023; Redfin, accessed .
Patricia A. Smith Licensed Real Estate Agent, Compass Real Estate
DC Lic. #SP40000093
02Get to know Patricia A. Smith
I have helped families buy and sell since 2006. My husband and partner, David Smith, and I work as a team, so you always have two experienced people on your file.
We are Licensed Real Estate Agents with Compass Real Estate, which we recently joined. Born in New York's Upper East Side, Patty is a Licensed Real Estate Agent with Compass who specializes in helping her clients discover their ideal neighborhoods throughout Manhattan. With over 20 years of experience helping clients find and sell their ideal homes, Patty and her husband and teammate David Smith are skilled negotiators who leverage their expertise and experience to provide their clients with every advantage in negotiating Manhattan's dynamic and multifaceted market.
Patty was fantastic to work with.
How past clients describe working with Patty
My marketing starts with the building. For sellers, I build a written pricing plan from recent sales in your line, then add staging, professional photography and Compass exposure. For buyers, I look for homes before they reach the open market and share each building's history, upgrades and value.
Our team reports more than $500 million in lifetime sales and about $50 million a year. Recognition we have received includes International President's Elite at Coldwell Banker Realty from 2019 to 2025, Washingtonian Elite Producer for 2024 and 2025, and RealTrends rankings. RealTrends verified our team at $52.96 million in 2025 volume. I studied at George Mason University.
The Washington Post interviewed me on how first-time buyers can succeed in a hard market. I believe community matters most. Our goal is to help you find the community that feeds your soul, and then the home that speaks to you.
Last updated:
Lincoln Square 10023
I represent buyers and sellers of co-ops, condos and townhouses from Columbus Circle to West 72nd Street.
View homes for saleTwenty years of negotiating, now focused on the buildings and boards of Lincoln Square.
As of October 2026, homes in Lincoln Square sold at a median of $1,305,000 over the three months ending March, down 8.7% from a year earlier, while price per square foot fell 10.2% to $1,470. Homes took a median of 84 days to sell, up from 59, yet 9.9% still sold above list. At the median with 20% down and Freddie Mac's 7.28% average, principal and interest run about $7,143 a month. ATTOM's 0.87% effective tax rate for ZIP 10023 adds roughly $946.
My read: The lower median almost exactly cancels the higher rate, so the payment on the median home is within about $36 a month of last year. The bigger story is the split: co-ops held near $834,000 while the condo median fell about 37%, so I always compare an apartment with its own building type.
Part of Community School District 3, New York County. See all Lincoln Square homes for sale or jump to the monthly cost calculator.
| Location | Southern Upper West Side, generally West 59th to West 72nd Street, Hudson River to Central Park West · ZIPs 10023 and 10069 · Community School District 3 | Lincoln Square BID and NYC Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| People | 71,164 residents in ZIP 10023 (2020 Census); about 60.5% of occupied homes are rented (2023 ACS) | Census and Census ACS |
| Sale prices | $1,305,000 median · $1,470 per sq ft (down 10.2%) · 3 months ending Mar 2026 | Redfin |
| Co-op vs condo | About $834,000 co-op median (up 1.7%) · about $1.9 million condo median (down about 37%) · Mar 2026 | Bracha |
| Speed | 84 median days on market (59 a year earlier) · 141 homes sold in the period ending Mar 2026 · 43 sold in the month to Oct 5, 2026 | Redfin and Redfin sold |
| Property tax | Tax Class 2 for co-ops and condos; co-ops pay through maintenance. About 0.87% effective rate for ZIP 10023 (2025) | ATTOM and NYC DOF |
| Rent | $4,750 median asking rent on the Upper West Side, through Mar 2026 | StreetEasy via Milton Coste |
| Flood exposure | Minor. About 5% of properties (21) at risk of severe flooding over 30 years | First Street via Redfin |
| Mortgage rate | 7.28% 30-year fixed average, week of Oct 1, 2026 (6.34% a year ago) | Freddie Mac PMMS |
Redfin counts 43 homes sold in Lincoln Square in the month to October 5, 2026, and lists 186 recent sales with a median listing price of about $1.65 million. New York listing rules hide most closed prices on public portals, so I pull sale prices for each comparable from the listing service and city deed records before we price an offer.
Figures are third-party estimates as cited, gathered October 2026. They describe homes and sales, not the people who live here. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Lincoln Square Housing Pulse · Updated
Analysis by Patricia A. Smith, Licensed Real Estate Agent, Compass · Licensed in DC, MD and VA · Helping clients since 2006
Each reading below is tagged by which side it helps. Sources differ in period, so each card states its own.
Redfin put the median at 84 days on market for the three months ending March 2026, up from 59 a year earlier. Its October 2026 listing page shows a typical 95 days. Well-priced apartments still move: 9.9% sold above list.
At Redfin's $1,305,000 median with 20% down and a 7.28% rate, principal and interest run about $7,143 a month. Tax at ATTOM's 0.87% effective rate adds about $946, before maintenance or common charges and insurance.
It depends on the measure. The overall median fell 8.7% and price per square foot fell 10.2%, but the co-op median rose 1.7% while the condo median fell about 37%. Much of the drop reflects which condos sold.
| Metric | Now | A year ago | Period | Definition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1,305,000 | about $1,429,000 | 3 months ending Mar 2026 | The middle price of all homes that closed in the period. | Redfin |
| Sale price per sq ft | $1,470 | about $1,637 | 3 months ending Mar 2026 | Sale price divided by interior area, median across sales. | Redfin |
| Co-op median sale | about $834,000 | about $820,000 | Mar 2026 | Median sale price of co-op apartments only. | Bracha |
| Condo median sale | about $1.9 million | about $3.0 million | Mar 2026 | Median sale price of condo units only. | Bracha |
| Median days on market | 84 | 59 | 3 months ending Mar 2026 | Days from listing to contract, median of homes sold. | Redfin |
| Homes sold | 141 | 197 | Period ending Mar 2026 | Closed sales Redfin counted for the period. | Redfin |
| Sale-to-list price | 99.3% | about 99.2% | 3 months ending Mar 2026 | Sale price divided by final list price. | Redfin |
| Homes sold above list | 9.9% | about 5.6% | 3 months ending Mar 2026 | Share of sales that closed above list price. | Redfin |
| 30-year mortgage rate | 7.28% | 6.34% | Week of Oct 1, 2026 | Freddie Mac weekly average, conforming loans, 20% down. | Freddie Mac PMMS |
| Principal and interest at median | $7,143/mo | about $7,107/mo | Oct 2026 | 20% down on the median price, 30-year fixed. | Calculated |
| Property tax at median | $946/mo | n/a | 2025 estimate | Median price times ATTOM's 0.87% effective rate for ZIP 10023. | ATTOM |
| Flood risk, 30 years | 5% | n/a | First Street model | Share of properties at risk of severe flooding over 30 years. | First Street via Redfin |
Cite this: Patricia A. Smith, Compass Real Estate, "Lincoln Square Housing Pulse," https://www.compass.com/agents/patricia-smith-dc/#pulse, updated October 5, 2026.
Year-ago values are derived from each source's reported change. Periods differ by source and are stated on every card. Figures describe homes and sales, not residents. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Six markets buyers weigh most, side by side: the median I can cite for each against the Lincoln Square median, the monthly payment on that figure, and what drives value. Filter by building type.
Showing 6 of 6 neighborhoods
Median sale about $834,000
About $4,565/mo principal and interest20% down at 7.28%, on $834,000
Bracha analysis, March 2026
Mid-century complexes near West End Avenue and prewar buildings toward Central Park West. Expect a board interview and down payment rules that can exceed a lender's minimum.
Median sale about $1,900,000
About $10,400/mo principal and interest20% down at 7.28%, on $1,900,000
Bracha analysis, March 2026
Towers on Riverside Boulevard and around Lincoln Center. The median fell about 37% from a year earlier; part of the drop reflects which condos sold, not only lower values.
Median sale about $1,300,000
About $7,116/mo principal and interest20% down at 7.28%, on $1,300,000
StreetEasy via Milton Coste, Aug 2026
The wider Upper West Side north of Lincoln Square, with prewar co-ops, brownstone blocks and both Riverside Park and Central Park close by.
Median sale about $1,700,000
About $9,305/mo principal and interest20% down at 7.28%, on $1,700,000
StreetEasy via Milton Coste, Aug 2026
The blocks along West 59th Street east of Columbus Circle, where park-facing towers and classic co-ops command a premium.
Median sale about $895,000
About $4,899/mo principal and interest20% down at 7.28%, on $895,000
StreetEasy via Milton Coste, through Jun 2026
South of West 59th Street and the closest lower-priced alternative. Co-ops there trade well below Lincoln Square co-ops.
Median sale about $1,330,000
About $7,280/mo principal and interest20% down at 7.28%, on $1,330,000
StreetEasy via Milton Coste, through Mar 2026
Directly across Central Park, including Lenox Hill and Carnegie Hill, with an overall median close to Lincoln Square's.
No neighborhood matches that filter. Ask me about nearby options.
Figures mix Bracha's Lincoln Square segment medians and StreetEasy neighborhood medians reported by Milton Coste, each labeled on its card and period, and they move constantly. Payment estimates exclude tax, maintenance, common charges and insurance; see the monthly cost calculator. The dark tick on each bar marks the Lincoln Square median sale price of $1,305,000.
The same numbers point different ways depending on whether you are buying, selling or investing. Pick your goal for the two signals that matter most and the move I would make next.
84 daysmedian on market
Redfin shows a median of 84 days on market for the three months ending March 2026, up from 59 a year earlier.
Why it matters: apartments that have sat for a few weeks often accept terms that fresh listings would not.
Redfin, 3 months ending Mar 2026
7.28%30-year rate, Oct 1
Freddie Mac's average rose from 6.76% on September 10 to 7.28% on October 1, after crossing 7% on September 24 for the first time since January 2025.
Why it matters: each quarter point adds roughly $178 a month on the median loan, so lock as soon as you are under contract.
Freddie Mac PMMS, Sept 10 to Oct 1, 2026
9.9%sold above list
In the three months ending March 2026, 9.9% of Lincoln Square sales closed above list, up 4.3 points from a year earlier.
Why it matters: condition and a price grounded in recent sales decide whether you get that result.
Redfin, 3 months ending Mar 2026
84 daysmedian on market
The median home took 84 days to sell, 25 days longer than a year earlier, and sold at about 99.3% of list.
Why it matters: overpricing costs time and usually a cut. Price it right on day one.
Redfin, 3 months ending Mar 2026
60.5%of occupied homes rented
Census figures show about 60.5% of occupied homes in ZIP 10023 are rented, so demand for good rentals runs deep.
Why it matters: a well-located condo near Lincoln Center rarely sits empty for long.
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
$4,750UWS median asking rent
StreetEasy data shows a $4,750 Upper West Side median asking rent, below the roughly $10,400 principal and interest on the median condo at 20% down.
Why it matters: run cash flow at your real down payment, and add common charges and tax, before you commit.
StreetEasy via Milton Coste, through Mar 2026
Jump to: Housing pulse · Neighborhoods · Price trends · Monthly cost calculator · Risk exposure · FAQ
By Patricia A. Smith, Licensed Real Estate Agent, Compass Real Estate · Updated · Figures carry their source; interpretation lines are mine.
01The 60-Second Overview
Lincoln Square fills the southern tip of the Upper West Side, generally from West 59th to West 72nd Street and from the Hudson River to Central Park West. ZIP 10023 covers most of it, with 10069 for the Riverside Boulevard towers, all in Community School District 3. Four chapters, fifteen seconds each.
The city's Board of Aldermen named the area Lincoln Square in 1906, and records give no reason. West of Amsterdam Avenue, San Juan Hill became an early home of jazz. President Eisenhower broke ground for Lincoln Center on May 14, 1959, after urban renewal cleared 18 blocks.
1906
Area named Lincoln Square by the Board of Aldermen
ZIP 10023 counted 71,164 residents in the 2020 Census, and about 60.5% of its occupied homes are rented. The 16.3-acre Lincoln Center campus anchors the blocks, and seven subway lines (1, 2, 3, A, B, C and D) stop inside it or at stations on its edges at West 59th and West 72nd Street.
Homes sold at a median of $1,305,000 over the three months ending March 2026, at $1,470 per square foot. Co-ops traded near $834,000 while condos sat near $1.9 million, so the building type sets the price far more than the block.
$1,305,000
Lincoln Square median sale, 3 months to Mar 2026
$1,470/sq ft · 84 days · flood risk Minor
Two apartments on the same block can carry very different rules and costs. I verify each of these for a specific apartment before you commit, usually while your attorney reviews the contract.
1:00Your next sixty seconds
Sources: 1906 naming; Lincoln Center history; 2020 Census, ZIP 10023; 2023 ACS; Lincoln Square BID transit; Redfin Lincoln Square; Bracha, accessed .
Each chart states its window. Two-point charts compare the three months ending March 2026 with the same window a year earlier, using Redfin data; the year-ago points are derived from Redfin's reported changes. New York listing rules hide individual sale prices, so there are no single-closing charts here.
Sources: Redfin; Freddie Mac PMMS weekly releases; Bracha; Census ACS 2024 via zip-codes.com; Redfin recent sales, accessed .
Adjust the numbers for your home
Defaults: Redfin's Lincoln Square median price, Freddie Mac's Oct 1, 2026 rate, and ATTOM's 0.87% effective tax rate for ZIP 10023. Co-op owners pay property tax inside maintenance, so set the tax rate to 0 and enter the full maintenance. Condo owners add common charges. Many co-ops require more than 20% down. Estimate only; excludes PMI.
Get A Real Number For A Real HomeHow many people ZIP 10023 holds, and how exposed Lincoln Square buildings are to flood, wildfire and wind over the next 30 years.
Sources: ZIP 10023 population (2020 Census); First Street via Redfin, Lincoln Square. First Street also rates 97% of Lincoln Square properties at major heat risk. Check FEMA flood maps and get an insurance quote for any specific building, especially on Riverside Boulevard near the river.
Nearby Communities
Most of my Lincoln Square buyers also tour one or two neighbors. Price per foot, building age and subway lines change quickly within a few blocks. Comparing them side by side often shows where your budget goes furthest.
Compare communities with Patty
Generally defined as the residential corridor from West 72nd to West 107th Street, between Riverside Park and West End Avenue. Prewar co-ops and townhouses fill its side streets, many within the Riverside-West End historic districts.
The Central Park West blocks from West 72nd Street into the 80s, just north of Lincoln Square, near the American Museum of Natural History. Expect prewar co-ops, brownstone side streets and the B and C trains.
South of West 59th Street toward the 40s, with walk-ups, newer condos and the restaurants of Ninth Avenue. Midtown offices and Broadway theaters are a short walk.
The blocks south of the park from Columbus Circle east, home to some of Manhattan's tallest residential towers and classic park-facing co-ops.
A newer district built over rail yards along the Hudson, with condo towers, a large shopping center and the High Line nearby. The 7 train ends at 34 St-Hudson Yards.
Across Central Park, generally defined as East 60th to East 77th Street from Fifth Avenue to the East River. Park Avenue prewar co-ops, Madison Avenue shops and Lenox Hill Hospital anchor it.
Sources: Lincoln Square BID; MTA subway map; USPS ZIP codes, accessed . Neighborhood lines in New York City are informal and drawn differently by different sources. Drive times are off-peak estimates.
How I Help
From the first building tour to the board interview and closing table, David and I handle the details with you.
I help you choose between co-ops and condos, read building financials and board minutes, and price offers against sales in the same line. Then I coordinate the board package and closing with your attorney.
View homes for sale with Patricia A. SmithI build a written pricing and marketing plan from recent sales in your building. I prepare the apartment with you, market it through Compass and qualify buyers before the board package goes in.
Get my listing plan for your Lincoln Square apartmentBoards judge the package as closely as the price. I organize financial statements, reference letters and tax returns, check every page and prepare you for the interview.
Ask about board packages for a Lincoln Square co-opMany of our clients buy their first home with us. I explain each step before it happens, from pre-approval to closing costs, so nothing surprises you.
Get the free buyer guide for first-time buyersMoving from Washington, DC or farther away? I set up video tours, compare neighborhoods by commute and school zone, and manage timelines so you can buy before you arrive.
Plan your move to Lincoln SquareI pull comparable sales from your building and nearby lines, adjust for floor, view and condition, and give you a written value range. There is no cost and no obligation.
Get my home value in Lincoln SquareLife in Lincoln Square
Lincoln Square covers about thirteen blocks of Manhattan, in New York County, from West 59th to West 72nd Street. The city named it in 1906, and Lincoln Center rose here from 1959 onward. These are the questions I hear on almost every first tour.
Neighborhoods
The Lincoln Center core puts you steps from the plaza and the 1 train. Riverside Boulevard trades a longer walk for river views and newer condos. The Central Park West corridor offers prewar co-ops facing the park.
Six distinct pockets
Schools
Lincoln Square is in District 3. Zoned elementary schools include P.S. 199 on West 70th Street and P.S. 452 on West 61st Street. Middle and high schools use citywide applications.
Zoned by address
Commute
The 1 train stops at 66 St-Lincoln Center, and 59 St-Columbus Circle adds the A, B, C and D. The 2 and 3 stop at 72nd Street. Most Midtown offices are 10 to 25 minutes away by subway.
Seven subway lines
Size
It is generally defined as West 59th to West 72nd Street, from the Hudson River to Central Park West. ZIP 10023, which covers most of it and some blocks beyond, had 71,164 residents in the 2020 Census.
About 13 blocks
Taxes
Both are Tax Class 2. Condo owners get their own Department of Finance bill. Co-op owners pay their share through monthly maintenance, and primary residents may qualify for the Co-op and Condo Abatement.
Class 2 property
Parks
Riverside Park South runs along the Hudson from West 59th to 72nd Street, with Pier I reaching about 700 feet into the river. Central Park starts across Central Park West.
River and park accessSources: Redfin, 3 months ending ; NYC Public Schools; Lincoln Square BID; NYC Parks; NYC Department of Finance, accessed .
Education
Lincoln Square is part of NYC Public Schools Community School District 3. Elementary seats follow address zones. Middle and high schools use the citywide choice and admissions process, so families apply rather than being assigned.
Preschool to grade 8
Zoned elementary schools include P.S. 199 and P.S. 452. Assignment depends on the exact address, not the ZIP code.
Grades 9 to 12
Students apply citywide. Nearby options include LaGuardia High School and the Special Music School high school. Eligibility depends on the application, not the parcel.
01Elementary
Grades K to 5
Community School District 3, zoned
Sources: NYC Public Schools; Redfin school data, accessed .
02Middle Grades
Grades K to 8
Community School District 3, audition-based
Sources: Kaufman Music Center; Redfin school data, accessed .
03High School
Grades 9 to 12
Specialized arts high school, citywide
Source: LaGuardia High School summary, accessed .
132 West 60th Street
Grades 6 to 12 for students with careers or training in the arts and sports. Founded in 1914.
30 West End Avenue
Independent Jewish day school near Riverside Boulevard.
33 Central Park West
Part of Ethical Culture Fieldston. The school moved into this building in 1904.
60 Lincoln Center Plaza
Music, dance and drama conservatory on the Lincoln Center campus.
113 West 60th Street
Fordham's Manhattan campus, between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues.
Sources: school websites; New York State BEDS records via OpenGovNY, accessed . West End Secondary School, a public grade 6 to 12 school, is at 227-243 West 61st Street.
Verify school assignment by addressZones can change from year to year. Before you sign a contract, I check the address with the NYC Public Schools school search and confirm with the school.
Daily life here happens on foot. Groceries, a hospital, two public libraries and two great parks sit within a fifteen-minute walk of Lincoln Center.
Riverside Park South follows the Hudson from West 59th to West 72nd Street, with the preserved 69th Street Transfer Bridge and Pier I. Central Park starts across Central Park West, and Damrosch Park sits inside Lincoln Center.
Sources: NYC Parks, accessed .Morton Williams opened at 2015 Broadway in 2024 and also runs a store at 15 West End Avenue. Whole Foods Market is downstairs at 10 Columbus Circle. The Tucker Square Greenmarket runs Thursdays and Saturdays.
Sources: Lincoln Square BID, accessed .Mount Sinai West at 1000 Tenth Avenue is the closest hospital, just south of West 59th Street outside the neighborhood line. Summit Health opened medical offices at 1865 Broadway in 2022.
Sources: Lincoln Square BID, accessed .The NYPL Riverside Library at 127 Amsterdam Avenue is the neighborhood branch. The Library for the Performing Arts sits at 40 Lincoln Center Plaza. The Lincoln Square BID hosts free summer jazz in Dante Park.
Sources: Lincoln Square BID, accessed .Restaurant Row at 1900 Broadway includes Cafe Fiorello and The Smith. Rosetta Bakery at 1928 Broadway and Cafe Aroma at 1873 Broadway cover coffee and pastries before a show.
Sources: Lincoln Square BID, accessed .The Shops at Columbus Circle gather stores and restaurants at the southern edge. For heritage, the Phipps Houses on West 63rd and West 64th Streets are among the few remnants of San Juan Hill.
Sources: The Neighborhoods, accessed .The 1 train stops at 66 St-Lincoln Center. The A, B, C, D and 1 meet at 59 St-Columbus Circle, and the 1, 2, 3 and B, C stop at 72nd Street. The M5, M7, M10, M11, M20, M66, M72 and M104 buses stop in the neighborhood. Drivers use the Henry Hudson Parkway along the river.
| Destination | Distance | Typical Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Sinai West, 1000 Tenth Avenue | 0.5 mi | 3 to 5 min |
| Hudson Yards | 1.6 mi | 8 to 12 min |
| Penn Station (nearest rail hub) | 2 mi | 10 to 15 min |
| Grand Central Terminal | 2.5 mi | 15 to 20 min |
| Wall Street, Financial District | 6.5 mi | 20 to 30 min |
| LaGuardia Airport (LGA) | 9 mi | 20 to 30 min |
| Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) | 16 mi | 30 to 45 min |
| JFK International Airport | 17 mi | 35 to 50 min |
Off-peak driving estimates from Lincoln Center at Broadway and West 64th Street. Rush hour can double these times. Transit details: MTA and the Lincoln Square BID, accessed .
Before the opera house and the glass towers, this corner of Manhattan held a freight yard, a jazz neighborhood and a name nobody could quite explain.
The Hudson River Railroad was chartered in 1846. Its successor, the New York Central, ran the 60th Street Yard on landfill here, receiving 800 to 900 freight cars a day at its peak.
Source: NYC Parks, Riverside Park South history.In 1906 the Board of Aldermen renamed the area, once called Empire Square, as Lincoln Square. A search of property records found no landowner named Lincoln, and city records give no reason.
Source: The Neighborhoods, Lincoln Square.West of Amsterdam Avenue, San Juan Hill grew into a center of Black and later Puerto Rican life and an early home of jazz. Thelonious Monk lived here, and the Phipps Houses on West 63rd Street still stand.
Source: Lincoln Square BID history.On May 14, 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower broke ground at Broadway and West 64th Street. The urban renewal plan cleared 18 blocks and displaced about 7,000 families and 800 businesses.
Source: 6sqft.Philharmonic Hall, now David Geffen Hall, opened on September 23, 1962, with Leonard Bernstein leading the New York Philharmonic. The Metropolitan Opera House followed on September 16, 1966.
Source: Lincoln Center timeline.The first phase of Riverside Park South, from West 68th to 72nd Street, opened in 2001. The design kept the landmarked 69th Street Transfer Bridge and rebuilt Pier I at West 70th Street.
Source: West Side Rag.Broadway between West 60th and West 70th Street is the neighborhood's main street. Pre-theater dining, a twice-weekly greenmarket and a full shopping center at Columbus Circle keep it busy most evenings.
Italian · $$$
A Lincoln Center gathering place for decades, known for an antipasti bar with more than 50 choices. The outdoor cafe faces the plaza and does not take reservations.
1900 Broadway, New York, NY 10023
Visit WebsiteAmerican brasserie · $$
A busy brasserie on Restaurant Row at 1900 Broadway, popular before shows and for weekend brunch.
1900 Broadway, New York, NY 10023
Visit WebsiteAfro-Caribbean · $$$$
Chef Kwame Onwuachi's restaurant opened in 2022 inside David Geffen Hall on the Lincoln Center campus. Book well ahead.
10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
Visit WebsiteFrench · $$$$
Jean-Georges Vongerichten's flagship overlooks Central Park. Nougatine, its more casual sister, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner every day of the year.
1 Central Park West, New York, NY 10023
Visit WebsiteFrench bistro · $$$
Open since 1983 on West 70th Street, it is the Upper West Side's classic bistro. The outdoor cafe runs April through October, weather permitting.
200 West 70th Street, New York, NY 10023
Visit WebsiteMexican · $$
Across Columbus Avenue from Lincoln Center, a reliable choice for pre-show dinners and tableside guacamole.
61 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10023
Visit WebsiteRetail and dining · $$ to $$$$
Stores, restaurants and services on several levels at the southern edge, including Bad Roman and Twin Tails on the third floor.
10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019
Visit WebsiteGrocery · $$
Full grocery and prepared foods on the lower level of 10 Columbus Circle.
10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019
Visit WebsiteSupermarket · $$
Opened in 2024 on Broadway between West 68th and West 69th Street, with a second store at 15 West End Avenue.
2015 Broadway, New York, NY 10023
Visit WebsiteFarmers market · $ to $$
GrowNYC's market across from Lincoln Center has served the neighborhood since 2003. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., year-round.
West 66th Street and Broadway, New York, NY 10023
Visit WebsiteElectronics · $$$
Apple's store on Broadway at West 67th Street, with repairs and free sessions.
1981 Broadway, New York, NY 10023
Visit WebsiteBeauty · $$
Opened in February 2023 on Broadway between West 61st and West 62nd Street.
Broadway between W 61st and W 62nd Street, New York, NY 10023
Visit WebsiteA sampling of well-regarded local spots, not an exclusive list or paid placement. Confirm hours before you go.
Lincoln Square has a river park along its western edge, small plazas in its center and Central Park just across Central Park West. Every block between West 59th and West 72nd Street sits a short walk from at least one of them.
Source: NYC Parks sign in Riverside Park South, accessed .
About how far Pier I reaches into the Hudson at West 70th Street
Acres in the 2020 phase from West 65th to West 68th Street, with a playground and dog run
Operas inscribed on the pedestal of the Richard Tucker bust at West 66th Street
Sources: NYC Parks, Damrosch Park, Dante Park marker, West Side Rag and 6sqft, accessed .
The park runs along the Hudson from West 59th to West 72nd Street, on the old New York Central rail yard. Pier I at West 70th Street has a cafe and long river views. The 2020 phase from West 65th to 68th Street added a playground, sand volleyball courts and a dog run. The landmarked 69th Street Transfer Bridge and a preserved locomotive recall the rail years.
A 2.4-acre park at Amsterdam Avenue and West 62nd Street that opened in 1969 as part of the Lincoln Center campus. The Guggenheim Bandshell at its western end hosts outdoor performances, many of them free in summer. NYC Parks has jurisdiction, Lincoln Center operates it, and a redesign was announced in 2024.
Sources: Damrosch Park and West Side Rag, accessed .
These two small triangles on Broadway were once one park, called Empire Park. Dante Park, 0.14 acre at West 63rd Street, holds Philip Johnson's 1999 TimeSculpture clock. Richard Tucker Park at West 66th Street has a bronze bust of the Met tenor and hosts the Greenmarket on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Sources: Lincoln Square BID and Dante Park marker, accessed .
Across Central Park West, just outside the Lincoln Square line, Central Park covers 843 acres from 59th to 110th Street. Along the river, the Hudson River Greenway links Riverside Park South with Hudson River Park for walking, running and cycling. On Broadway, the Lincoln Square BID plants and lights the 10 Broadway Malls from West 60th to West 70th Street.
Sources: NYC Parks marker at Dante Park, NYC Parks and Lincoln Square BID, accessed .
Lincoln Square is in New York County, which is the borough of Manhattan. New York City sets and collects property taxes, and city agencies handle water and trash. Con Edison supplies electric and gas.
Co-ops and condos are Tax Class 2, assessed at 45% of a Department of Finance market value. Condo owners get their own bill, and co-op owners pay through maintenance. Check current rates on the DOF rates page or call 311.
Sources: NYC DOF tax rates; NYC DOF assessments, accessed .Primary residents may receive the Co-op and Condo Abatement, which the building files for owners. STAR credits run through New York State. Seniors and owners with disabilities may qualify for SCHE or DHE.
Sources: Co-op and Condo Abatement; NYS STAR, accessed .Properties assessed at $250,000 or less pay quarterly on July 1, October 1, January 1 and April 1. Above that, bills are due July 1 and January 1. Co-op buildings pay the city and pass the cost through maintenance.
Sources: NYC DOF bills and payments; NYC DOF, accessed .Con Edison supplies electric and gas across Manhattan. Start or move service at coned.com or call 1-800-752-6633. Some buildings include cooking gas in maintenance.
Sources: Con Edison; NYC 311, accessed .The NYC Department of Environmental Protection bills water and sewer, usually to the building rather than each apartment. Townhouse owners pay directly. Questions go to 311 or nyc.gov/dep.
Sources: NYC DEP; NYC 311, accessed .The Department of Sanitation collects trash, recycling and compost. Building staff handle set-out on the collection schedule. Townhouse owners can check days through 311 or nyc.gov/dsny.
Sources: NYC DSNY; NYC 311, accessed .These reviews come from clients David and I represented in Capitol Hill, American University Park and Old Town Alexandria. They show how we work with every client, wherever the home is.
Elizabeth A.
Patty was fantastic to work with. She and Dave were so helpful and supportive throughout the entire process and went above and beyond. I have never left a review for anyone or anything before but Patty was wonderful and I highly recommend her!
Marc E.
Patty and David were fantastic to work with throughout our home search. What started as a longer-term plan quickly changed when the right home became available, and they were able to pivot immediately, coordinate all the moving pieces, and help us close quickly. The process was seamless from start to finish, including negotiations. They work extremely well together and complement each other’s strengths. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for knowledgeable and reliable agents.
Sarah P.
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Patty on my first home purchase. She was incredibly patient and willing to explain everything so that I fully understood and felt comfortable with the home-buying process. She and her partner, Dave, gave great insights about the neighborhood and the units we toured. I trusted her every step of the way and I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a home in Alexandria.
Reviews are reproduced in full from Patricia A. Smith's Zillow profile, each rated 5 stars, dated January 26, 2026, January 4, 2026 and October 17, 2025. The profile shows a 4.8 average across 53 team reviews, accessed October 2026.
Architecture
Lincoln Square mixes eras on almost every block. Prewar landmarks face the park, mid-century co-op slabs fill the West End Avenue blocks, and glass condo towers line Riverside Boulevard.
Photography is representative of Manhattan building styles, not specific listings. For current homes, browse my Compass listings.
Inside Lincoln Square, a few blocks can mean a different building type, view and board culture. These are the pockets I tour most.
Co-ops and condos, studios to family-size homes
The blocks around Broadway and Columbus Avenue between West 62nd and West 66th Street. High-rise co-ops and condos sit steps from Dante Park, Richard Tucker Park and the Tucker Square Greenmarket.
View homes in Lincoln Center CoreMostly full-service condos, ZIP 10069
Glass towers built on the former rail yard, between West End Avenue and Riverside Park South. Many buildings offer gyms and other shared amenities.
View homes in Riverside BoulevardPrewar co-ops with park-view premiums
Central Park West from Columbus Circle to West 72nd Street, including the Century at 25 Central Park West and the Hotel des Artistes at 1 West 67th Street.
View homes in Central Park West CorridorMid-century co-ops and newer condos
The West End Avenue blocks from the low 60s to West 72nd Street, close to P.S. 199 and the river. Mid-century co-op complexes here often offer lower prices per foot.
View homes in West End AvenueCondos on a five-acre site
A five-acre development between West 59th and West 61st Street near the Hudson, finishing the decades-long Riverside South master plan.
View homes in Waterline SquareBrownstones, walk-ups and boutique co-ops
The tree-lined side streets between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West, where prewar walk-ups and the occasional townhouse sit a block from the park.
View homes in West 67th to 71st Side StreetsPrice notes describe typical building types seen in , not quotes. Redfin listed a median listing price of about $1.65 million for Lincoln Square on .
We answer calls and texts from Sunday to Saturday. In a market where good apartments move fast, a same-day answer matters.
Promise · 01
I read the building's financials, minutes and rules before you bid. You learn about assessments, flip taxes and sublet rules before they cost you.
Promise · 02
If an apartment or a board is not right for you, I will say so. I would rather lose a sale than see you buy the wrong home.
Promise · 03You get two people, not one. David and I split tours, paperwork and calls so nothing waits. We answer the phone seven days a week, from Sunday to Saturday.
We explain each step before it happens, from the offering plan to the board interview. First-time buyers tell us that is what they value most.
Start The Conversation
Buying or selling a Manhattan apartment has more steps than a house sale. Here is how I keep it simple.
Call, text or send the form. We talk about budget, timing and the kind of building you want, usually the same day.
I set a price range, a building shortlist and a financing plan. Sellers get a written pricing and marketing plan.
We tour in person or by video while I review each building's documents. Sellers get staging, photography and Compass exposure.
I work with your attorney through the contract, board package and closing. You get the keys without surprises.
To buy in Lincoln Square, get a mortgage pre-approval, decide between a co-op and a condo, tour buildings with an agent, make a written offer, and have your attorney negotiate the contract. Co-op purchases then need board approval, while condo boards usually waive a right of first refusal before closing. Plan on about 60 to 90 days from contract for most co-ops.
Beyond the price, budget for New York's mansion tax on purchases of $1 million or more, mortgage recording tax on condo loans, attorney fees, lender fees and board application fees. Co-op share loans skip the mortgage recording tax. Since August 2024, buyers sign a written agreement that states how their agent is paid, and commissions are negotiable. The median sale price was $1,305,000 for the 3 months ending March 2026, per Redfin.
Lincoln Square is in NYC Public Schools Community School District 3, where zoned elementary schools include P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus at 270 West 70th Street and P.S. 452 at 210 West 61st Street. Middle and high schools use citywide applications, and nearby options include Special Music School and LaGuardia High School. Zones follow the exact address, so I verify each one with NYC Public Schools.
Co-ops and condos in Lincoln Square are Tax Class 2. Condo owners receive their own NYC Department of Finance bill, while co-op owners pay their share of the building's tax inside monthly maintenance. Owners who live in their unit may benefit from the Co-op and Condo Abatement and New York State STAR. Current rates are on the DOF rates page.
Yes. Many Lincoln Square buyers start from out of state, and video tours, electronic signatures and remote attorney meetings make most steps possible from afar. Plan for the co-op board interview, which some boards still hold in person, and ask your attorney early whether your closing can be handled remotely. I relocate clients from Washington, DC and beyond.
Many Lincoln Square buyers and sellers choose Patricia A. Smith, a Compass Licensed Real Estate Agent helping clients since 2006, who holds a 4.8 rating across 53 Zillow team reviews. She and her partner, David Smith, price every offer and listing against sales in the same building and line, and they prepare clients for co-op board packages and interviews. RealTrends verified the team at $52.96 million in 2025 sales. Whichever agent you interview, compare building knowledge, response time and verified reviews; I am glad to be one of those interviews.
Price a Lincoln Square apartment from recent sales in your own building and line, adjusted for floor, view, light and condition, because the neighborhood median mixes co-ops and condos. Then declutter, make small repairs, stage and hire a professional photographer before listing. In the 3 months ending March 2026, 9.9% of homes still sold above list.
From Riverside Boulevard, most Midtown commutes take about 20 to 30 minutes door to door. Walk east to the 1 train at 66 St-Lincoln Center, or to 59 St-Columbus Circle for the A, B, C, D and 1, or take a crosstown bus such as the M66 or M72. Off-peak, the drive to Grand Central Terminal takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
Lincoln Center in 10023 hosts the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Ballet, the New York Philharmonic at David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center Theater, film screenings and free outdoor events in summer. Neighbors also use the plaza, Damrosch Park and the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts as everyday spaces. See the calendar at lincolncenter.org.
Grocery stores near Lincoln Square include Morton Williams at 2015 Broadway near West 68th Street and at 15 West End Avenue near West 60th Street. Whole Foods Market sits on the lower level of 10 Columbus Circle. The Tucker Square Greenmarket runs Thursdays and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at West 66th Street and Broadway.
Lincoln Square sits between two major parks: Riverside Park South along the Hudson from West 59th to West 72nd Street, with Pier I at West 70th, and Central Park across Central Park West. The Hudson River Greenway path runs along the waterfront for walking, running and cycling. Details are on the NYC Parks site.
The Shops at Columbus Circle, at 10 Columbus Circle on the neighborhood's southern edge, include sit-down restaurants such as Bad Roman and Twin Tails on the third floor, plus Whole Foods Market's prepared foods downstairs. Across the circle, Jean-Georges and the more casual Nougatine sit at 1 Central Park West. Confirm hours before you go.
From Lincoln Square, LaGuardia Airport is about 9 miles and 20 to 30 minutes by car off-peak, and JFK is about 17 miles and 35 to 50 minutes. By transit, take the A train from 59 St-Columbus Circle to connect with the AirTrain to JFK, and check the MTA trip planner for LaGuardia bus connections. Newark Liberty is about 30 to 45 minutes by car.
Yes. The New York Public Library's Riverside Library at 127 Amsterdam Avenue, near West 65th Street, is the neighborhood branch for borrowing books and attending programs. The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at 40 Lincoln Center Plaza holds music, dance and theater collections and is free to visit. Hours are on nypl.org.
Tell me what you are looking for, or what you want to sell. I will reply the same day with next steps and a copy of my 38-page buyer guide.
38 pages on prices, buildings, boards, schools and closing costs, with every figure dated and sourced.
Thank you. I will be in touch soon. Questions now? Call or text (646) 396-0942.
