Lincoln Guild (303 West 66th Street)
303 West 66th Street, New York, NY 10023
Lincoln Square, Upper West Side
BBL 1011790019 · BIN 1030923
- Year built
- 1961
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- 420
- Landmark
- No
- Pets
- Dogs are not permitted (a limited emotional-support-animal exception applies); cats are allowed — in effect, a cat-friendly, no-dog building
- Subletting
- Permitted with board approval, with a sublet allowance commonly capped at roughly two of every five years; co-purchasing and gifting are permitted. Confirm current financial terms at offer stage
- Pied-à-terre
- Allowed
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 1BR · combo median
- $698K
- Recent range
- $516K – $1.7M
- Listing discount
- 2.7%
- Recorded transfers
- 423
Lincoln Guild at 303 West 66th Street is a 1961 cooperative of 420 apartments in Lincoln Square, just south of Lincoln Center. It is important, first, to be precise about what it is — and what it is not. Lincoln Guild is a genuine for-sale cooperative, the Lincoln Guild Housing Corporation, legally and operationally separate from the adjacent Lincoln Towers, which is a rental complex. Units at Lincoln Guild trade by unit number, with shares, maintenance, and board approval, and the corporation markets a structure with no underlying mortgage — a meaningful balance-sheet advantage for a building of this size and era.
Architecturally, it is a postwar building in the best sense of the category: a red-brick, setback central tower flanked by two lower wings, approached by a curved, landscaped entrance driveway that gives the complex an unusually gracious arrival. Its most distinctive residential feature is that nearly every apartment — all but the ground floor — has a private terrace, a rarity at its price point and a defining draw.
For buyers, Lincoln Guild offers value-oriented entry into one of Manhattan's premier cultural districts: full-service operation, private outdoor space, and a strong financial structure, a short walk from Lincoln Center and Riverside Park, at per-room pricing well below the Lincoln Center luxury towers.
Architecture and unit composition
The complex runs to studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms across a central tower and two flanking wings; the "W" and "E" unit-line letters denote the West and East wings. The defining feature throughout is the private terrace — present on essentially every apartment above the ground floor — which sets Lincoln Guild apart from the typical postwar co-op.
Layouts are efficient mid-century plans; condition varies across a building of this scale and age. Buyers should evaluate exposure, floor, wing, terrace orientation, and renovation level apartment by apartment.
Building operations
Lincoln Guild operates as a full-service postwar cooperative with a 24-hour attended lobby and doorman, a concierge, a live-in superintendent, and elevator service. Shared facilities include a fitness center (available at no extra cost), a renovated community room, two central laundry rooms, a community garden, and — by waitlist — a bike room, a parking garage, and private storage. The corporation's no-underlying-mortgage structure is a notable operational strength.
On policy, two points matter. First, the building does not permit dogs (a limited emotional-support-animal exception applies); cats are allowed — so this is, in practice, a cat-friendly, no-dog building. Second, the building permits pied-à-terre ownership and allows subletting with board approval, though sublets are commonly capped at roughly two of every five years, which makes this a residence-oriented rather than an investor-oriented co-op. Co-purchasing and gifting are permitted, and shareholders in primary residence benefit from the NYC co-op/condo property-tax abatement. Specific financial policy — financing percentage permitted, flip tax, and exact sublet terms — should be confirmed at offer stage.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $322,628/yr
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $628,940/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $64 – $125
Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available filing classified the facade as SWARMP — Safe With A Repair and Maintenance Program: the engineer identified conditions requiring monitoring or repair before the next inspection cycle. The scope, timeline, and how the building funds the work are building-specific — we review the filings and board materials for you.
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — the licensed engineer the city requires to sign the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent). Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library.
See the full facade history →Management & transfer contacts
- Sublet policy
- Allowed; sublet initiation fee $500; subtenant app $100; security deposit = 2 months maintenance at 150% rate; move-in fee $250 + $500 deposit
- Pied-à-terre
- Allowed
- Notable fees
- Buyer app processing $800 ($1,000 if 2 applicants); move deposit $500; moving fee $250; max financing 75%; guarantors not allowed
Recent sales
Lincoln Guild is value-oriented for prime Lincoln Square, and it prices on a per-room basis well below the neighborhood's luxury towers. Studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms transact at attainable levels for a full-service building with private terraces; maintenance charges are moderate, helped by the no-underlying-mortgage structure. The private terraces, the fitness center, and the location are the value story.
Turnover is steady across a 420-unit building. Because terrace orientation, wing, floor, and condition vary widely, building-wide averages are of limited use; a current apartment-level comparable analysis is the right tool for pricing any individual home.
Recent transfers at this building, curated by The Roebling Team research desk. Apartment-level facts are independently verified before publishing; sale prices reflect the recorded transfer amount at the NYC Department of Finance.
| Date | Unit | Apartment | Price | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 19GW | 1 BR · 1 BA | $707,500 | -1.7% | |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 16KW | 1 BR · 1 BA · 750 sf | $750,000 | $1,000/sf | -1.3% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 7AW | 1 BR · 1 BA | $635,000 | -5.9% | |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 6BW | 2 BR · 1 BA | $880,000 | -4.3% | |
| Oct 9, 2025 | 16BW | 2 BR · 1 BA | $930,000 | -2.1% | |
| Oct 9, 2025 | 2JW | 1 BR · 1 BA | $695,000 | -2.1% | |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 11DW | 2 BR · 1 BA · 833 sf | $765,000 | $918/sf | -14.3% |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 19LW | 1 BR · 1 BA · 709 sf | $715,000 | $1,008/sf | -1.4% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $951/sf across 1 sale. Median listing discount 2.0% from the last ask — a recurring negotiation gap worth pricing into any offer or listing strategy.
The retrade record
Lines that have traded more than once in the public record — the building’s appreciation arc, apartment by apartment.
Other recent transfers
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2022 | 5CW | $995,000 |
| Feb 12, 2004 | 4ABE | $880,000 |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 4DE | $350,000 |
Full closing history with price-per-square-foot over time, the complete retrade record, and every line that has traded.
Sales sourced from NYC Department of Finance recorded transfers (BBL 1-01179-0019) and verified listing data. Apartment-level facts (line, condition, asking-price context) curated and cross-verified by The Roebling Team research desk. Not all transactions cross-verify with ACRIS records — sponsor and LLC purchases sometimes record at stipulated values rather than market price; square footage on co-ops is not officially recorded, figures shown are approximate.
What to know if you’re buying
It is a co-op, not a rental. Lincoln Guild is the Lincoln Guild Housing Corporation — distinct from the neighboring Lincoln Towers rental complex. You are buying shares.
Nearly every apartment has a private terrace. Outdoor space at this price point is the building's signature draw.
The financial structure is a strength. The corporation markets no underlying mortgage — a meaningful advantage for a large postwar co-op.
It's cat-friendly but not dog-friendly. Dogs are not permitted (limited ESA exception); cats are allowed.
It's residence-oriented. Pied-à-terre is permitted, but sublets are capped — plan for primary or pied-à-terre use, not investment.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with the terrace, the value, and the location. Private outdoor space, Lincoln Center proximity, and attainable per-room pricing are the headline.
Foreground the balance sheet. The no-underlying-mortgage structure reassures financially careful buyers.
Be direct about the dog policy. Disclosing it early avoids late-stage attrition.
Closing timelines are co-op standard. Generally 4–8 weeks from contract to closing.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering Lincoln Guild, also evaluate:
- 165 West 66th Street — Lincoln Square cooperative nearby
- 50 West 66th Street — Lincoln Square condominium nearby
- One West End — newer Riverside Boulevard / Lincoln Square condominium
- 200 Riverside Boulevard — Riverside Boulevard condominium nearby
The neighborhood
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