Manhattan
Manhattan
For buyers focused on affordability, Midtown has the lower median sale price at $2.1M vs $2.8M in Flatiron.
Investors analyzing rental yield will find Midtown offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.
Commuters have more transit options in Midtown, which is served by 19 subway lines compared to 11 in Flatiron.
| Metric | Flatiron | Midtown |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $2,760,000 | $2,095,000 |
| Median Condo Price | $3,600,000 | $2,187,500 |
| Median Co-op Price | $1,775,000 | $834,500 |
| Median Rent | $6,192.5 | $6,000 |
| Active Listings | 245 | 369 |
| Rental Inventory | 262 | 409 |
| Days on Market | 107.5 | 96 |
| Price Cut Share | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Monthly Sales Volume | 16 | 22 |
| YoY Price Change | +68.4% | +19.7% |
| YoY Rent Change | +2.4% | +21.2% |
| YoY Inventory Change | +8.9% | +10.5% |
| Subway Lines | 1 2 3 B D F M N Q R W | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A B C D E F M N Q R S W |
Prices in Flatiron moved +68.4% over the past year, compared to +19.7% in Midtown. The +68.4% gain in Flatiron reflects stronger buyer demand relative to available inventory in that market.
The Flatiron District is a busy intersection of history, technology, and luxury living. Named after the iconic Flatiron Building, the neighborhood is centered around Madison Square Park and is a hub for the city's 'Silicon Alley.' The real estate market is famous for its grand cast-iron loft buildings with high ceilings and expansive floor plans, alongside ultra-luxury glass towers that offer modern amenities and central Manhattan convenience.
View Full Market ReportMidtown Manhattan is the city's primary commercial and transit hub, home to Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, and the Empire State Building. The residential market features luxury condo towers, classic pre-war cooperatives, and postwar doorman buildings served by nearly every subway line in the system. Properties range from high-floor units with skyline panoramas to well-maintained co-ops along the tree-lined side streets east and west of Fifth Avenue.
View Full Market Report34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.6 mi
34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3) — 0.7 mi
Times Sq-42 St (1 2 3 7 N Q R S W) — 0.2 mi
42 St-Port Authority (A C E) — 0.4 mi
Grand Central-42 St (4 5 6 7 S) — 0.4 mi
34 St-Herald Sq (B D F M N Q R W) — 0.4 mi
34 St-Penn Station (1 2 3 A C E) — 0.5 mi
Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated: 1/1/1970.
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