Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Upper East Side

Manhattan · New York, NY

284 active listings · Median $1.3M

$1.3M
Median Asking
$4,270/mo
Median Rent/Mo
1593
Active Listings
59
Avg Days on Market

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Market Pulse — Upper East Side

What defines this market

A condo-dominant submarket with strong rent growth and rising sale prices.

Common search patterns

value buyerscondo-dominantappreciating sale pricesstrong rent growth

Median asking rent in Upper East Side is $4,270/month, $130 below the 5-year high set in Jan 2026. Rents are up +6.9% year over year and +77.9% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $1.33M, 17.9% below the 5-year high recorded in Nov 2025. Sale prices are up +31.0% year over year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $4,270/month ($130 below the 5-year high in Jan 2026)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +6.9%
  • 5-year rent change: +77.9%
  • Active rental listings: 1,686

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $1.33M (17.9% below the 5-year high in Nov 2025)
  • Condo vs co-op median: condos $1.80M / co-ops $1.17M
  • Year-over-year sale price change: +31.0%
  • Median days on market (sale): 59 days
  • Active for-sale listings: 1,593 (-3.7% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 13.1%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 170

Across NYC, the FARE Act has tightened agent-listed rental supply since August 2024 by shifting the broker fee to landlords who engage a broker. Roughly 35 to 40% of NYC lease signings occur between mid-June and August 15.

Source: StreetEasy market data, through Mar 2026.

About Upper East Side

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultr...

Quick Facts

BoroughManhattan
Zip Codes10021, 10028, 10065, 10075, 10128
Subway4, 5, 6 trains
Building TypesCo-ops, Condos, New construction

Transit, Schools & Commute

Subway Lines:4 5 6

Stations: 77 St (0.17 mi), 86 St (0.40 mi), 68 St-Hunter College (0.53 mi)

Midtown: 16 min (6 local from 77 St)


Market Report

Live data from REBNY/RLS. Updated every 15 minutes.

Median Asking Price
$1,332,500
+31.0% YoY
Median Rent
$4,270/mo
+6.9% YoY
Price per Sq Ft
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Sale-to-List Ratio
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Price Trends

Median closed sale price by month

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Inventory & Activity
Active Listings1593
Pending Sales--
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Avg DOM59 days
Price Cut Rate13.1%
Recent Sales
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Asking Prices
Median Asking$1,332,500
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Median Condo$1,800,000
Median Co-op$1,167,500
Property Mix
Condo: --Co-op: --Other: --

Price by Bedroom

Based on active listings in Upper East Side

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Active Listings

Properties in Upper East Side

9
12 E 97th Street 6A
$650,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
12 E 97th Street 6A
Listed by: Compass
110 E 87th Street 2-A
$1,325,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 898 sqft · Condo
110 E 87th Street 2-A
Listed by: MARK O'BRIEN DEVELOPMENT LLC
15
1601 3rd Avenue 28J
$875,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 835 sqft · Condo
1601 3rd Avenue 28J
Listed by: Manhattan Realty Group
8
335 E 90th Street 2/3R
$950,000
2 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
335 E 90th Street 2/3R
Listed by: Compass
20
900 PARK Avenue 25CD
$6,900,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 2,000 sqft · Condo
900 PARK Avenue 25CD
Listed by: Serhant
14
171 E 84TH Street 12F
$899,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 654 sqft · Condo
171 E 84TH Street 12F
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
21
1122 MADISON Avenue FLOOR15
$38,950,000
5 BD · 6 BA · 5,251 sqft · Condo
1122 MADISON Avenue FLOOR15
Listed by: Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group
18
1122 MADISON Avenue 14NORTH
$21,175,000
5 BD · 5 BA · 3,809 sqft · Condo
1122 MADISON Avenue 14NORTH
Listed by: Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group
11
400 E 85th Street 2-H
$675,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 750 sqft · Co-op
400 E 85th Street 2-H
Listed by: Peter Ashe
16
255 E 74th Street 10A
$5,500,000
4 BD · 4 BA · 2,345 sqft · Condo
255 E 74th Street 10A
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
18
26 E 63rd Street 2c
$1,315,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 714 sqft · Condo
26 E 63rd Street 2c
Listed by: Howard Hanna NYC
33
360 E 88th Street 22C
$2,150,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,481 sqft · Condo
360 E 88th Street 22C
Listed by: Compass
24
151 E 85TH Street 12K
$2,895,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,448 sqft · Condo
151 E 85TH Street 12K
Listed by: Sousa Real Estate Inc
18
170 E 87th Street W3E
$1,325,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 910 sqft · Condo
170 E 87th Street W3E
Listed by: Compass
13
1438 3RD Avenue 21B
$1,349,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 851 sqft · Condo
1438 3RD Avenue 21B
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
13
1438 3RD Avenue 12A
$1,249,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 771 sqft · Condo
1438 3RD Avenue 12A
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
13
165 E 72nd Street 17-DE
$3,350,000
4 BD · 4 BA · Co-op
165 E 72nd Street 17-DE
Listed by: Maxwell Jacobs Inc
17
330 E 72nd Street 11
$3,245,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 2,334 sqft · Condo
330 E 72nd Street 11
Listed by: The Heller Organization Inc
16
38 E 85th Street 1
$850,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
38 E 85th Street 1
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
15
516 E 78th Street 4-E
$465,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
516 E 78th Street 4-E
Listed by: Find Properties
8
244 E 90th Street 2-C
$330,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
244 E 90th Street 2-C
Listed by: Find Properties
10
208 E 90th Street 2W
$650,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
208 E 90th Street 2W
Listed by: Compass
13
178 E 80TH Street 7C
$949,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
178 E 80TH Street 7C
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
7
1025 5TH Avenue 8AN
$2,225,000
2 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
1025 5TH Avenue 8AN
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
15
508 E 78th Street 6K
$400,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
508 E 78th Street 6K
Listed by: Compass
15
440 E 79th Street 12-I
$465,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
440 E 79th Street 12-I
Listed by: SAMUEL REALTY GROUP LLC
15
345 E 80th Street 6-B
$1,200,000
2 BD · 1 BA · 898 sqft · Condo
345 E 80th Street 6-B
Listed by: PocketBroker Inc
9
345 E 80th Street 7-D
$770,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 624 sqft · Condo
345 E 80th Street 7-D
Listed by: PocketBroker Inc
11
345 E 80th Street 7-G
$870,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 706 sqft · Condo
345 E 80th Street 7-G
Listed by: PocketBroker Inc
14
345 E 80th Street 29-L
$795,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 529 sqft · Condo
345 E 80th Street 29-L
Listed by: PocketBroker Inc

REBNY/RLS Disclaimer: 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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

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Why Work With Milton in Upper East Side

25+ years

Experience across NYC

1,000+

Transactions closed

23+

Transactions in Upper East Side

Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with Keller Williams NYC. His work covers all five boroughs, with deep experience in co-op boards, condo offerings, townhouse sales, and rental transactions. For Upper East Side buyers and sellers, that track record means a broker who has negotiated every type of deal this market produces.

Reviews

"Milton made the entire buying process seamless. His knowledge of the local market and negotiation skills saved us thousands. Highly recommend for anyone looking in Upper Manhattan."

JR
Verified Buyer
Google Review

"We sold our co-op in record time thanks to Milton's marketing strategy. Professional photography, virtual tour, and targeted digital ads brought multiple offers within the first week."

MC
Verified Seller
Zillow Review

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Homes in Upper East Side take a median 59 days to sell. Source: StreetEasy market data.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper East Side

The median sale price in Upper East Side is $1.3M. Condos sit at a median of $1.8M and co-ops at $1.2M. Sale prices are up 31.0% year over year.

No. The median sale price in Upper East Side is currently 17.9% below the 5-year high recorded in November 2025. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.

Sale listings in Upper East Side have a median of 59 days on market. Roughly 13.1% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.

Upper East Side is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 59 days and 13.1% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.

Upper East Side offers both co-ops and condos. Condos are the higher-priced segment at a $1.8M median, with co-ops at $1.2M.

Roughly 170 homes change hands each month in Upper East Side across condos, co-ops, and townhouses, based on recorded closed sales. That benchmark helps gauge how quickly the market is absorbing new inventory.

The overall median asking rent in Upper East Side is $4,270/month. Live RLS listings show studios at $4,150, 1-bedrooms at $5,500, 2-bedrooms at $7,650, 3+ bedrooms at $12,748 per month. Rents are up 6.9% year over year.

Median asking rent in Upper East Side is currently $130 below the 5-year high set in January 2026. Tenants may find slightly more value than at peak, though the gap can close quickly during peak leasing season.

Median asking rent in Upper East Side has risen 77.9% over the past 5 years. That puts the neighborhood in context with longer-term NYC rent dynamics rather than just one-year noise.

Within walking or short-transit distance of Upper East Side, median sale prices range across All Upper East Side at $1.3M, Manhattan at $1.1M, Central Park South at $1.1M, Roosevelt Island at $965K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.

Upper East Side is served by the 4, 5, 6 trains. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 16 minutes from 77 St.

Under the FARE Act in effect since August 2024, NYC landlords who engage a broker pay the broker fee directly rather than passing it to tenants. In neighborhoods like Upper East Side, this has shifted some smaller landlords toward self-listing, which has tightened the supply of agent-listed rentals citywide and lifted competition for what remains on market.

Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with Keller Williams New York City. He has 25+ years of experience across all five boroughs, with deep transaction history in co-op board packages, condo offerings, townhouse sales, and rentals. Direct: (917) 416-7433. Email: mcoste@kwnyc.com.

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Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

Keller Williams NYC · NY #10301213304

25+ years of experience and over 2,000 transactions closed across NYC. Whether you are buying, selling, or leasing in Upper East Side, I will guide you every step of the way.

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