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 status
- Not an individual landmark; not in a historic district
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and City Planning records, updated February 2026
- Subletting by shareholders
- Permitted with conditions
- Pied-à-terre
- Permitted
- Dogs
- Requires confirmation
- Cats
- Permitted with conditions
- Maximum financing
- 75% of the purchase price
- Doorman
- Doorman (hours not stated)
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, 2023–2026
- $695K
- 21 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $516K – $1.7M
- Listing discount
- 2.6%
- Recorded transfers
- 426
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Lincoln Guild at 303 West 66th Street is a 1961 cooperative of 420 apartments in Lincoln Square, west 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, whose ownership and purchase requirements should be reviewed separately. Units at Lincoln Guild trade by unit number, with shares, maintenance, and board approval, and the corporation markets a structure with no underlying mortgage ; confirm current debt, reserves and capital obligations before assessing financial strength.
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, with a reported no-underlying-mortgage structure to verify against current financial statements, 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. Verify the reported absence of an underlying mortgage alongside reserves, assessments and planned capital work; it does not alone establish operational strength.
On policy, two points matter. First, the building does not permit dogs (disability-related accommodation requests for assistance animals require individual review under applicable law); 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.
Application and transaction fees
Fees below are from building management's published schedule, as of September 2026. They are shown as published, item by item; no total is added because the total depends on the transaction. Deposits are listed apart from nonrefundable charges.
Purchase
3 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeeConditional | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $800, $1000 if there are 2 applicants | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Moving Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Deposit | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
Sublet
5 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sublet Initiation Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $100 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move-In Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Deposit | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount Equal to two (2) months current maintenance at the 150% rate | Refundable Refundable |
| Move-In Deposit | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
Ownership transfer
2 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeeConditional | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $800, $1000 if there are 2 applicants | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Moving Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Management updates its schedule without a public filing. The date is when management last updated the page, not when a rule changed. Confirm the current schedule with management before you apply.
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Financing and purchase requirements
- Maximum financing
- 75% of the purchase priceSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Guarantors
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Co-purchasing
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Parent buying for an employed child
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Parent buying for a student child
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Purchase or lease by a corporation
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Sublet and pied-à-terre policy
A condominium owner leasing a unit and a co-op shareholder subletting are different rules, and a building-wide rule is different from a restriction on one apartment. This is the building's rule; confirm it for the specific apartment.
- Subletting by shareholders
- Permitted with conditionsBoard approvalSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Short-term rentals
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Dogs
- Requires confirmationSources differ. Confirm with building management.
- Cats
- Permitted with conditionsCats and Service Dogs & Emotional Support DogsSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Not verified
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $481 per room a monthMedian of 31 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $2.18 per square foot a monthMedian of 10 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
Maintenance as recorded with each sale. A co-op's maintenance already covers the building's real estate taxes and the building's own mortgage, if it has one; add your own loan payment for the monthly outlay. A summary of recorded sales, not a current bill; charges change.
Building staffing and amenities
- Doorman
- Doorman (hours not stated)Source: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Concierge
- YesSource: recent listing records
- Attended lobby
- YesSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Live-in superintendent
- YesSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of City Planning records (PLUTO)
- Amenities noted
- Fitness room, garage, bike storage, storage, laundry roomSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
Staffing and amenities as our building profile and recent listing records describe them. A feature not listed is not confirmed absent. Outdoor space, parking and some facilities can belong to particular apartments or to a separate owner; confirm access for the specific apartment.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $322,628/yr
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $711,617/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $64 – $141
- Modeled exposure split equally across 420 units (the residential count on the city's lot record). Not an assessed amount; co-op shareholders are typically charged by share allocation.
Source: NYC LL84 benchmarking and PLUTO · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
See full Local Law 97 analysis — emissions history, scenarios, methodology →Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available filing classified the facade as SWARMP — Safe With A Repair and Maintenance Program: the inspector (QEWI) identified conditions requiring monitoring or repair, with repairs due by the deadline stated in the filing. The scope, timeline, and how the building funds the work are building-specific — we review the filings and board materials for you.
How to read this, and where it comes from
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who meets DOB’s FISP qualifications and signs the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent).
Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
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
- Policies and 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, from The Roebling Research Library. Prices are the transfer amounts recorded with the NYC Department of Finance; apartment-level detail is checked against the building’s own file in The Roebling Research Library before publishing.
| Date | Unit | Apartment | Price | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | 10CW | 2 BR · 1 BA | $988,000 | -10.2% | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 4KE | 1 BR · 1 BA · 750 sf | $665,000 | $887/sf | +2.3% |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 15DE | 1 BR · 1 BA · 750 sf | $800,000 | $1,067/sf | +6.7% |
| 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% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $1,025/sf (floor-adjusted) across 3 sales. Floor-adjusted means each sale is restated to a constant mix of floors, so the figure can differ from the plain median of the sales listed above. Median listing discount 1.9% 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). Apartment-level facts (line, condition, asking-price context) curated and cross-verified in The Roebling Research Library. 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.
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At the recent median sale of $709K (20 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $11,208 to close, or 1.6% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $0
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $11,208
Assumes a resale (the seller pays transfer taxes), a $4,500 attorney fee and a mortgage on the rest.
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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 complex. You are buying shares.
Nearly every apartment has a private terrace. Outdoor space at this price point is the building's signature draw.
Verify the financial structure. The corporation markets no underlying mortgage; review the current statements, reserves and capital commitments before assessing its financial position.
It's cat-friendly but not dog-friendly. Dogs are not permitted (subject to legally required reasonable accommodations for assistance animals); 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. Present current evidence of debt, reserves and capital commitments alongside the reported absence of an underlying mortgage.
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
More Upper West Side buildings
- 302 West 86th Street — 1917 co-op
- The Orienta (302 West 79th Street) — 1904 co-op
- 303 West 80th Street — 1900 condominium by Ralph S. Townsend
- 304 West 75th Street — 1930 co-op by Robert T. Lyons
- 305 West 72nd Street — 1913 co-op by Gaetano Ajello
- 305 West 86th Street — 1926 co-op
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Upper West Side — read The Roebling Team Guide to Upper West Side.
The full playbook — what goes in the package, how boards read your financials, the interview, and the timeline — plus sample cover, reference, and personal letters you can adapt.
How to read the facts on this page. Items attributed to an offering plan describe the building as it was offered at that filing — unit mix, square footage, the amenity program as planned. They are not a statement about how the building operates today. Tax and compliance figures are sourced separately to current City records and carry their own dates. House rules, staffing and fee policy can change by board resolution without any public filing: treat every policy line here as a starting point for diligence and confirm it with the managing agent. Where this page compares one building or neighborhood to another, that is our analysis of the recorded record — it names the measure, the period and the sample it rests on, and it is an observation about medians rather than a prediction about any particular apartment.
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