Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Lower East Side

Manhattan · New York, NY

126 active listings · Median $983K

$983K
Median Asking
$4,895/mo
Median Rent/Mo
179
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Market Pulse — Lower East Side

What defines this market

A condo-dominant submarket with strong rent growth, rising sale prices, and sale listings clearing quickly.

Common search patterns

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Median asking rent in Lower East Side is $4,895/month, $55 below the 5-year high set in Feb 2026. Rents are up +8.9% year over year and +74.4% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $983K, 44.0% below the 5-year high recorded in Sep 2024. Sale listings are clearing 44 days faster than at this point last year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $4,895/month ($55 below the 5-year high in Feb 2026)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +8.9%
  • 5-year rent change: +74.4%
  • Active rental listings: 380

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $983K (44.0% below the 5-year high in Sep 2024)
  • Condo vs co-op median: condos $1.10M / co-ops $710K
  • Median days on market (sale): 113 days (44 days faster than a year ago)
  • Active for-sale listings: 179 (+4.1% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 15.1%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 10

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 Lower East Side

The Lower East Side (LES) is a neighborhood where New York’s storied history meets its high-end future. Known for its legendary nightlife and deep historic roots, the area has seen a dramatic transformation with the arrival of luxury towers like Essex Crossing. The housing stock is a unique mix of h...

Quick Facts

BoroughManhattan
Zip Code10002
SubwayB, D, F, J, M, Z trains
Building TypesCo-ops, Condos, Walk-ups

Transit, Schools & Commute

Subway Lines:B D F J M Z

Stations: East Broadway (0.26 mi), Delancey St-Essex St (0.29 mi), Grand St (0.49 mi), Bowery (0.55 mi), Second Ave (0.62 mi)

Midtown: 14 min (F express from East Broadway)


Nearby Schools

SchoolGradesDist
P.S. 020 Anna SilverPK-50.28 mi
P.S. 015 Roberto ClementePK-50.58 mi
The STAR Academy - P.S.63PK-50.72 mi
P.S. 034 Franklin D. RooseveltPK-50.91 mi
Henry Street School for International Studies6-120.08 mi
I.S. 140 Tompkins Square Middle School6-80.23 mi

Market Report

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Based on active listings in Lower East Side

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Active Listings

Properties in Lower East Side

22
385 Grand Street L1101
$1,089,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
385 Grand Street L1101
Listed by: Hauseit LLC
42
252 South Street 23-C
$1,395,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 695 sqft · Condo
252 South Street 23-C
Listed by: Nest Seekers LLC
11
199 Chrystie Street 3-S
$3,300,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,387 sqft · Condo
199 Chrystie Street 3-S
Listed by: Nest Seekers LLC
9
50 CLINTON Street 3A
$1,500,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 959 sqft · Condo
50 CLINTON Street 3A
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
17
196 ORCHARD Street 9C
$4,295,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 1,831 sqft · Condo
196 ORCHARD Street 9C
Listed by: Corcoran Group
6
115 NORFOLK Street 202
$950,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 760 sqft · Condo
115 NORFOLK Street 202
Listed by: Corcoran Group
15
287 E HOUSTON Street 7B
$1,295,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 750 sqft · Condo
287 E HOUSTON Street 7B
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
20
66 CLINTON Street PHA
$4,990,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 2,195 sqft · Condo
66 CLINTON Street PHA
Listed by: Serhant
15
66 CLINTON Street 5A
$2,499,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,345 sqft · Condo
66 CLINTON Street 5A
Listed by: Serhant
15
66 CLINTON Street 6A
$2,599,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,364 sqft · Condo
66 CLINTON Street 6A
Listed by: Serhant
17
66 CLINTON Street MAISONETTE
$1,899,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,611 sqft · Condo
66 CLINTON Street MAISONETTE
Listed by: Serhant
18
385 GRAND Street L601
$1,429,000
3 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
385 GRAND Street L601
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
17
242 BROOME Street 14D
$1,395,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 763 sqft · Condo
242 BROOME Street 14D
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
12
208 E BROADWAY J602
$699,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
208 E BROADWAY J602
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
15
208 DELANCEY Street 10D
$1,595,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 801 sqft · Condo
208 DELANCEY Street 10D
Listed by: Corcoran Group
2
157 Broome Street 1-A
$435,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
157 Broome Street 1-A
Listed by: Stephen P Wald Real Estate Associates Inc
12
385 Grand Street L207
$699,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
385 Grand Street L207
Listed by: Compass
42
252 South Street 22-C
$1,385,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 695 sqft · Condo
252 South Street 22-C
Listed by: Nest Seekers LLC
16
208 Delancey Street 1C
$649,000
· 1 BA · 423 sqft · Condo
208 Delancey Street 1C
Listed by: Compass
15
249 Eldridge Street 16
$550,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 600 sqft · Co-op
249 Eldridge Street 16
Listed by: Keller Williams Realty Empire
22
504 Grand Street B-42
$1,425,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,700 sqft · Co-op
504 Grand Street B-42
Listed by: Find Properties
11
568 GRAND Street J1901
$895,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 800 sqft · Co-op
568 GRAND Street J1901
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
25
32 Clinton Street 4
$1,995,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,486 sqft · Condo
32 Clinton Street 4
Listed by: R New York
14
199 Bowery 6A
$1,550,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 911 sqft · Condo
199 Bowery 6A
Listed by: Compass
23
100 Norfolk Street 1A
$975,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 1,160 sqft · Condo
100 Norfolk Street 1A
Listed by: Compass
7
196 ORCHARD Street 4N
$950,000
· 1 BA · 613 sqft · Condo
196 ORCHARD Street 4N
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
17
150 RIVINGTON Street CPH
$3,599,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,550 sqft · Condo
150 RIVINGTON Street CPH
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
11
266 E BROADWAY B1804
$679,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
266 E BROADWAY B1804
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
9
475 FDR Drive L902
$839,000
2 BD · 1 BA · 1,000 sqft · Co-op
475 FDR Drive L902
Listed by: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties
14
66 CLINTON Street 6B
$1,499,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 975 sqft · Condo
66 CLINTON Street 6B
Listed by: Serhant

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 Lower East Side

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 Lower 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."

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"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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New This Week in Lower East Side

Sale listings that came on the market in the last 7 days.

Homes in Lower East Side take a median 113 days to sell. Source: StreetEasy market data.

See all 8 new listings, with building trade history → Listing information for certain New York City properties provided courtesy of the Real Estate Board of New York's Residential Listing Service (the "RLS"). The information contained in this listing has not been verified by the RLS and should be verified by the consumer. The listing information provided here is for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use. Retransmission, redistribution or copying of this listing information is strictly prohibited except in connection with a consumer's consideration of the purchase and/or sale of an individual property. This listing information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. ©2026 The Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., all rights reserved. This advertisement does not suggest that the broker has a listing in this property or properties or that any property is currently available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lower East Side

The median sale price in Lower East Side is $983K. Condos sit at a median of $1.1M and co-ops at $710K. Year-over-year price comparisons swing meaningfully when monthly closed-sale counts are low, so a single recent month is best read alongside the longer-term price trend.

No. The median sale price in Lower East Side is currently 44.0% below the 5-year high recorded in September 2024. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.

Sale listings in Lower East Side have a median of 113 days on market. That is 44 days faster than the same point a year ago. Roughly 15.1% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.

Lower East Side is currently tilting toward buyers. Median days on market is 113 days and roughly 15.1% of active listings have recorded a price cut, both indicating room to negotiate.

Lower East Side offers both co-ops and condos. Condos are the higher-priced segment at a $1.1M median, with co-ops at $710K.

Roughly 10 homes change hands each month in Lower 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 Lower East Side is $4,895/month. Live RLS listings show 1-bedrooms at $5,750, 2-bedrooms at $3,650 per month. Rents are up 8.9% year over year.

Median asking rent in Lower East Side is currently $55 below the 5-year high set in February 2026. Tenants may find slightly more value than at peak, though the gap can close quickly during peak leasing season.

Median asking rent in Lower East Side has risen 74.4% 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 Lower East Side, median sale prices range across DUMBO at $1.9M, Little Italy at $1.6M, Chinatown at $550K, Nolita at $35K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.

Lower East Side is served by the B, D, F, J, M, Z trains. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 14 minutes from East Broadway.

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 Lower 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 Lower East Side, I will guide you every step of the way.

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