Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Chelsea

Manhattan · New York, NY

281 active listings · Median $1.4M

$1.4M
Median Asking
$6,131/mo
Median Rent/Mo
281
Active Listings
64.5
Avg Days on Market

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Market Pulse — Chelsea

What defines this market

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

Common search patterns

investorsvalue buyerscondo-dominantappreciating sale prices

Median asking rent in Chelsea is $6,131/month, $11 below the 5-year high set in May 2026. Rents are up +7.8% year over year and +46.2% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $1.39M, 38.0% below the 5-year high recorded in Dec 2024. Sale prices are up +33.8% year over year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $6,131/month ($11 below the 5-year high in May 2026)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +7.8%
  • 5-year rent change: +46.2%
  • Active rental listings: 834

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $1.39M (38.0% below the 5-year high in Dec 2024)
  • Condo vs co-op median: condos $2.37M / co-ops $960K
  • Year-over-year sale price change: +33.8%
  • Median days on market (sale): 64.5 days
  • Active for-sale listings: 414 (-17.2% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 15.5%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 37

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 Jun 2026.

About Chelsea

Chelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood mixes industrial history with modern luxury. The real estate market here is dominated by high-end condominium developments designed by world...

In my 25+ years selling real estate across New York City, I use this Chelsea data in real negotiations, not just for a web page.

Quick Facts

BoroughManhattan
Zip Codes10001, 10011
Subway1, 2, 3, A, B, C, D, E, F, M, N, Q, R, W trains
Building TypesPre-war buildings, Condos, Townhouses/Brownstones

Transit, Schools & Commute

Subway Lines:1 2 3 A B C D E F M N Q R W

Stations: 34 St-Penn Station (0.59 mi), 34 St-Herald Sq (0.74 mi)

Midtown: 16 min (2 express from 34 St-Penn Station)


Nearby Schools

SchoolGradesDist
NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies6-120.40 mi
NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies6-120.40 mi

Market Report

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

Median Asking Price
$1,385,000
+33.8% YoY
Median Rent
$6,131/mo
+7.8% YoY
Price per Sq Ft
$1,881
Sale-to-List Ratio
96.0%

Price Trends

Median closed sale price by month

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Current Inventory Snapshot

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Inventory & Activity
Active Listings414
Pending Sales167
New This Week7
New This Month38
Avg DOM64.5 days
Price Cut Rate15.5%
Recent Sales
Sold Last 30 Days43
Sold Last 90 Days114
Sale-to-List96.0%
Asking Prices
Median Asking$1,385,000
Average Asking$3,750,207
Median $/SqFt$1,881
Median Condo$2,370,000
Median Co-op$960,000
Property Mix
Condo: --Co-op: --Other: --

Price by Bedroom

Based on active listings in Chelsea

TypeActive ListingsMedian PricePrice Range
Studio38$605,000$360K - $1.68M
1 Bedroom92$1,197,500$525K - $3.00M
2 Bedrooms67$2,495,000$479K - $11.99M
3+ Bedrooms84$5,995,000$889K - $44.95M

Active Listings

Properties in Chelsea

20
270 W 17th Street 2A
$3,895,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,200 sqft · Condo
270 W 17th Street 2A
Listed by: Industrie Residential
18
517 W 29th Street 2H
$1,650,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 933 sqft · Condo
517 W 29th Street 2H
Listed by: Living New York
18
517 W 29th Street 7E
$1,675,000
2 BD · 1 BA · 914 sqft · Condo
517 W 29th Street 7E
Listed by: Living New York
14
140 7TH Avenue 5G
$975,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Condo
140 7TH Avenue 5G
Listed by: Bank Neary Inc
13
121 W 20TH Street 2D
$2,000,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 1,650 sqft · Condo
121 W 20TH Street 2D
Listed by: Christies International Real Estate Group LLC
9
228 W 21st Street 2
$1,695,000
2 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
228 W 21st Street 2
Listed by: Compass
10
315 7TH Avenue 5D
$1,675,000
· 2 BA · 1,066 sqft · Condo
315 7TH Avenue 5D
Listed by: Corcoran Group
10
410 W 23RD Street 5A
$899,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 800 sqft · Co-op
410 W 23RD Street 5A
Listed by: Corcoran Group
13
329 W 19TH Street G
$1,695,000
1 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
329 W 19TH Street G
Listed by: Corcoran Group
10
500 W 18TH Street W15E
$2,650,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 904 sqft · Condo
500 W 18TH Street W15E
Listed by: Corcoran Group
6
405 W 23RD Street 6I
$650,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
405 W 23RD Street 6I
Listed by: Serhant
17
148 W 23RD Street 2D
$695,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
148 W 23RD Street 2D
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
13
148 W 23RD Street 3A
$1,375,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 902 sqft · Co-op
148 W 23RD Street 3A
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
20
77 7TH Avenue 21A
$699,000
· 1 BA · 600 sqft · Co-op
77 7TH Avenue 21A
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
14
251 W 14th Street PENTHOUSE
$10,995,000
4 BD · 5 BA · 3,619 sqft · Condo
251 W 14th Street PENTHOUSE
Listed by: Nest Seekers LLC
13
251 W 14th Street 10-B
$5,295,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 1,928 sqft · Condo
251 W 14th Street 10-B
Listed by: Nest Seekers LLC
20
465 W 23RD Street 12D
$695,000
· 1 BA · 500 sqft · Co-op
465 W 23RD Street 12D
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
15
250 W 16th Street 3G
$1,450,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
250 W 16th Street 3G
Listed by: Compass
13
240 W 23rd Street 3/4C
$2,975,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 2,000 sqft · Co-op
240 W 23rd Street 3/4C
Listed by: Compass
18
515 W 23rd Street 10
$6,100,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 3,212 sqft · Condo
515 W 23rd Street 10
Listed by: Compass
18
405 W 23rd Street 7-C
$600,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
405 W 23rd Street 7-C
Listed by: R New York
16
133 W 14th Street 6
$2,495,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,600 sqft · Condo
133 W 14th Street 6
Listed by: Compass
12
470 W 24TH Street 9F
$500,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
470 W 24TH Street 9F
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
13
116 W 29TH Street 10E
$3,200,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 2,450 sqft · Co-op
116 W 29TH Street 10E
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
9
200 W 20TH Street 303
$510,000
· 1 BA · 530 sqft · Co-op
200 W 20TH Street 303
Listed by: The Agency Brokerage
19
233 W 26th Street 7E
$2,800,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 2,000 sqft · Co-op
233 W 26th Street 7E
Listed by: Compass
13
408 8th Avenue 5C
$980,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 712 sqft · Condo
408 8th Avenue 5C
Listed by: Compass
23
130 W 19TH Street THD
$3,600,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,652 sqft · Condo
130 W 19TH Street THD
Listed by: The Agency Brokerage
12
128 W 26TH Street 2
$2,500,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,374 sqft · Condo
128 W 26TH Street 2
Listed by: Corcoran Group
10
315 W 23RD Street 11A
$1,400,000
2 BD · 1 BA · 1,200 sqft · Co-op
315 W 23RD Street 11A
Listed by: Corcoran Group

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 Chelsea

25+ years

Experience across NYC

1,000+

Transactions closed

Since 2000

Active in Manhattan

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 Chelsea buyers and sellers, that track record means a broker who has negotiated every type of deal this market produces.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chelsea

The median sale price in Chelsea is $1.4M. Condos sit at a median of $2.4M and co-ops at $960K. Sale prices are up 33.8% year over year.

No. The median sale price in Chelsea is currently 38.0% below the 5-year high recorded in December 2024. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.

Sale listings in Chelsea have a median of 64.5 days on market. Roughly 15.5% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.

Chelsea is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 64.5 days and 15.5% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.

Chelsea offers both co-ops and condos. Condos are the higher-priced segment at a $2.4M median, with co-ops at $960K.

Roughly 37 homes change hands each month in Chelsea 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 Chelsea is $6,131/month. Live RLS listings show studios at $3,750, 1-bedrooms at $9,625, 2-bedrooms at $9,750, 3+ bedrooms at $24,750 per month. Rents are up 7.8% year over year.

Median asking rent in Chelsea is currently $11 below the 5-year high set in May 2026. Tenants may find slightly more value than at peak, though the gap can close quickly during peak leasing season.

Median asking rent in Chelsea has risen 46.2% 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 Chelsea, median sale prices range across Greenwich Village at $2.0M, Flatiron at $1.5M, West Village at $1.3M, Midtown South at $765K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.

Chelsea is served by the 1, 2, 3, A, B, C, D, E, F, M, N, Q, R, W trains. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 16 minutes from 34 St-Penn Station.

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 Chelsea, 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: milton@miltoncoste.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 Chelsea, I will guide you every step of the way.

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