Milton Coste

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Upper East Side

Manhattan · New York, NY

314 active listings · Median $1.6M · 76 days on market

$1.6M
Median Asking
$4,595/mo
Median Rent/Mo
314
Active Listings
76
Avg Days on Market

Monthly Snapshot

Live from REBNY/RLS

Upper East Side has 5.6 months of supply (how long today's 314 listings would last at the 6-month pace of about 56 sales a month if nothing new came on the market), and homes sold at about 98% of their original asking price over the past 6 months (RLS/REBNY closed and active listings).

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How fast Upper East Side apartments are selling, by type

· Closed sales April 2, 2026 to October 2, 2026; listings active on October 2, 2026. Covers Upper East Side.

Upper East Side has 5.6 months of supply (how long today's 314 listings would last at the 6-month pace of about 56 sales a month if nothing new came on the market), and homes sold at about 98% of their original asking price over the past 6 months (RLS/REBNY closed and active listings).

Absorption: about 18% of listings sell in a typical month.

Apartment typeFor sale nowSold per monthMonths of supplyhow long listings would lastSold vs. original asksale price ÷ first asking priceMedian days, listing to closingincludes contract-to-closing time
2-bedroom co-opIn line with the neighborhood4111.23.798%175
4+ bedroom condoIn line with the neighborhood225.54100%601
3-bedroom co-opIn line with the neighborhood3384.197%154
1-bedroom co-opIn line with the neighborhood5711.84.897%173
2-bedroom condoIn line with the neighborhood294.76.298%154
Studio co-opIn line with the neighborhood2237.398%166
1-bedroom condoIn line with the neighborhood243.27.695%154
3-bedroom condoLonger supply than the neighborhood283.38.4100%244
4+ bedroom co-opLonger supply than the neighborhood292.710.994%241

Only apartment types with at least 6 recorded sales in the period are shown. Off-market and owner-sold homes are not in RLS data.

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What these numbers mean

What is months of supply?

How long it would take to sell every home now listed if sales kept their recent pace and no new listings came on. A lower number means buyers have fewer homes to choose from.

What is the absorption rate?

The share of listed homes that sell in a typical month. An absorption rate of 25% means about one in four listings sells each month; it is the same measure as months of supply, turned around.

What is the original asking price?

The price a home was listed at when it first came on the market, before any price cuts. Comparing the sale price with it shows how much room buyers negotiated.

Listing and sales data courtesy of the Real Estate Board of New York Residential Listing Service (RLS). Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Market Pulse — Upper East Side

What defines this market

A condo-dominant submarket with rents at the 5-year high, rising sale prices, and sale listings sitting longer than a year ago.

Common search patterns

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Median asking rent in Upper East Side sits at $4,595/month, matching the 5-year high. Rents are up +9.4% year over year and +58.4% over the past 5 years. Median sale price is $1.63M. Sale prices are up +10.2% year over year. Sale listings are clearing 3 days faster than at this point last year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $4,595/month (at the 5-year high)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +9.4%
  • 5-year rent change: +58.4%
  • Active rental listings: 1,573

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $1.63M
  • Condo vs co-op median: condos $3.30M / co-ops $1.10M
  • Year-over-year sale price change: +10.2%
  • Median days on market (sale): 76 days (3 days faster than a year ago)
  • Active for-sale listings: 314
  • Active listings with a price cut: 32.4%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 56

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.

Sale figures: RLS/REBNY closed and active listings, April 2, 2026 to October 2, 2026. Rents: StreetEasy market data, through Sep 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...

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

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
$1,625,000
+10.2% YoY
Median Rent
$4,595/mo
+9.4% YoY
Price per Sq Ft
$1,617
Sold vs. Original Ask
97.8%

Price Trends

Median closed sale price by month

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Own in Upper East Side? What it would sell for today

Upper East Side stock is historic pre-war cooperatives and Beaux-Arts buildings, doorman towers and newer condominiums along the Second Avenue Subway corridor. Buyers weigh that stock against Museum Mile and Central Park. Co-op sellers should have the board package, building financials and the building's financing rules ready; condo sellers, the offering plan amendments and common-charge history.

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Current Inventory Snapshot

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Inventory & Activity
Active Listings314
Pending Sales248
New This Week18
New This Month113
Avg DOM76 days
Price Cut Rate32.4%
Recent Sales
Sold Last 30 Days63
Sold Last 90 Days189
Sold vs. Original Ask97.8%
Asking Prices
Median Asking$1,625,000
Average Asking$5,206,161
Median $/SqFt$1,617
Median Condo Ask$3,300,000
Median Co-op Ask$1,097,500
Property Mix
Condo: --Co-op: --Other: --

Price by Bedroom

Based on active listings in Upper East Side

TypeActive ListingsMedian PricePrice Range
Studio27$440,000$285K - $1.20M
1 Bedroom79$760,000$349K - $2.19M
2 Bedrooms72$1,725,000$715K - $12.00M
3+ Bedrooms133$5,995,000$790K - $50.00M

Active Listings

Properties in Upper East Side

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.

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Milton helped me purchase my first Manhattan condo, and I can't recommend him highly enough. What could have been a stressful process ended up feeling remarkably smooth. From the initial offer through closing, Milton was responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to take the time to answer questions and explain the details. I always felt informed and supported, but never pressured. If you're looking for a broker who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping his clients succeed, I would absolutely recommend Milton.

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Buyer · Manhattan

Milton was extremely helpful in finding my dream place. He was quick, friendly, and extremely responsive. He made the process so easy for me that it really took a weight off my shoulders. He took his time to work with my schedule and make sure I felt comfortable in my new place. I am really thankful. Highly recommend.

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Renter · Manhattan

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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper East Side

The median sale price in Upper East Side is $1.6M. Condos sit at a median of $3.3M and co-ops at $1.1M. Sale prices are up 10.2% year over year.

Sale listings in Upper East Side have a median of 76 days on market. That is 3 days faster than the same point a year ago. Roughly 32.4% 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 76 days and 32.4% 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 $3.3M median, with co-ops at $1.1M.

Roughly 56 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 $4,595/month. Live RLS listings show studios at $3,850, 1-bedrooms at $5,600, 2-bedrooms at $5,395, 3+ bedrooms at $20,000 per month. Rents are up 9.4% year over year.

Yes. The median asking rent in Upper East Side is currently at the 5-year high. Tenants searching the neighborhood right now are competing in a market priced at peak.

Median asking rent in Upper East Side has risen 58.4% 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 Upper East Side, median sale prices range across Central Park South at $2.5M, Upper West Side at $1.3M, Manhattan at $1.2M, Roosevelt Island at $850K. 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: 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 Upper East Side, I will guide you every step of the way.

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