Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Upper West Side

Manhattan · New York, NY

325 active listings · Median $1.3M

$1.3M
Median Asking
$4,800/mo
Median Rent/Mo
325
Active Listings
55
Avg Days on Market

Monthly Snapshot

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Market Pulse — Upper West Side

What defines this market

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

Common search patterns

value buyerscondo-dominantappreciating sale priceshigh transaction volume

Median asking rent in Upper West Side is $4,800/month, $118 below the 5-year high set in Dec 2025. Rents are up +1.1% year over year and +50.2% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $1.33M, 14.7% below the 5-year high recorded in Jan 2022. Sale prices are up +7.2% year over year. Sale listings are clearing 11 days faster than at this point last year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $4,800/month ($118 below the 5-year high in Dec 2025)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +1.1%
  • 5-year rent change: +50.2%
  • Active rental listings: 2,058

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $1.33M (14.7% below the 5-year high in Jan 2022)
  • Condo vs co-op median: condos $1.76M / co-ops $988K
  • Year-over-year sale price change: +7.2%
  • Median days on market (sale): 55 days (11 days faster than a year ago)
  • Active for-sale listings: 1,218 (-13.7% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 13.7%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 138

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 Upper West Side

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural Histo...

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

Quick Facts

BoroughManhattan
Zip Codes10023, 10024, 10025
Subway1, 2, 3, B, C trains
Building TypesTownhouses/Brownstones

Transit, Schools & Commute

Subway Lines:1 2 3 B C

Stations: 86 St (0.15 mi), 79 St (0.31 mi), 81 St-Museum of Natural History (0.42 mi), 96 St (0.50 mi), 72 St (0.67 mi)

Midtown: 11 min (4 express from 86 St)


Market Report

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

Median Asking Price
$1,335,000
+7.2% YoY
Median Rent
$4,800/mo
+1.1% YoY
Price per Sq Ft
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Sale-to-List Ratio
95.0%

Price Trends

Median closed sale price by month

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Current Inventory Snapshot

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Inventory & Activity
Active Listings1218
Pending Sales--
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Avg DOM55 days
Price Cut Rate13.7%
Recent Sales
Sold Last 30 Days--
Sold Last 90 Days--
Sale-to-List95.0%
Asking Prices
Median Asking$1,335,000
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Median $/SqFt--
Median Condo$1,760,000
Median Co-op$987,500
Property Mix
Condo: --Co-op: --Other: --

Price by Bedroom

Based on active listings in Upper West Side

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Active Listings

Properties in Upper West Side

7
269 W 72ND Street 16D
$415,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
269 W 72ND Street 16D
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
13
160 W End Avenue 30M
$650,000
· 1 BA · 535 sqft · Co-op
160 W End Avenue 30M
Listed by: Compass
9
446 Central Park W 6D
$605,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
446 Central Park W 6D
Listed by: Compass
14
400 W End Avenue 1-E
$750,000
2 BD · 1 BA · 900 sqft · Co-op
400 W End Avenue 1-E
Listed by: R New York
21
285 CENTRAL Park W 3E
$3,850,000
4 BD · 3 BA · Co-op
285 CENTRAL Park W 3E
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
14
100 Riverside Boulevard 6R
$1,899,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 1,029 sqft · Condo
100 Riverside Boulevard 6R
Listed by: Compass
8
186 W 80TH Street 7G
$540,000
· 1 BA · Condo
186 W 80TH Street 7G
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
14
326 W 83RD Street 5A
$380,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
326 W 83RD Street 5A
Listed by: Platinum Forbes Global Properties
5
26 W 97TH Street 1A
$550,000
· 1 BA · 550 sqft · Condo
26 W 97TH Street 1A
Listed by: Corcoran Group
10
27 W 72nd Street 1410
$11,150,000
5 BD · 5 BA · 4,600 sqft · Condo
27 W 72nd Street 1410
Listed by: Reuveni LLC
36
24 W 96TH Street
$4,995,000
8 BD · 9 BA · 6,310 sqft · MultiFamily
24 W 96TH Street
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
7
342 W 85TH Street 1D
$599,000
· 1 BA · Condo
342 W 85TH Street 1D
Listed by: Digs Realty Group LLC
16
250 W 75TH Street 5C
$1,095,000
2 BD · 1 BA · 1,000 sqft · Co-op
250 W 75TH Street 5C
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
38
230 RIVERSIDE Drive 4B
$895,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 726 sqft · Condo
230 RIVERSIDE Drive 4B
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
16
279 Central Park W 11B
$7,850,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 2,220 sqft · Condo
279 Central Park W 11B
Listed by: Compass
17
150 W End Avenue 10P
$635,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
150 W End Avenue 10P
Listed by: Compass
33
1 W End Avenue 26G
$3,299,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,471 sqft · Condo
1 W End Avenue 26G
Listed by: Compass
20
138 Manhattan Avenue
$4,500,000
5 BD · 4 BA · 3,600 sqft · SingleFamilyResidence
138 Manhattan Avenue
Listed by: Compass
18
420 Central Park W 3-A
$595,000
· 1 BA · 534 sqft · Condo
420 Central Park W 3-A
Listed by: EXP Realty NYC
22
230 Riverside Drive 15-G
$590,000
· 1 BA · 500 sqft · Condo
230 Riverside Drive 15-G
Listed by: Prime Manhattan Residential LLC
17
1 Central Park W 1210
$2,600,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,540 sqft · Condo
1 Central Park W 1210
Listed by: Trump International Realty New York
5
200 W 79TH Street 7A
$399,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
200 W 79TH Street 7A
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
7
17 W 64th Street 8-B
$729,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
17 W 64th Street 8-B
Listed by: Weichert Properties
9
210 Riverside Drive 9-F
$1,150,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
210 Riverside Drive 9-F
Listed by: R New York
28
222 Riverside Drive 11E
$1,250,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 965 sqft · Condo
222 Riverside Drive 11E
Listed by: Jade Stone Real Estate Consulting Inc
25
190 Riverside Drive 8C
$7,995,000
5 BD · 5 BA · 3,700 sqft · Condo
190 Riverside Drive 8C
Listed by: Compass
26
25 Central Park W 17RU
$10,500,000
4 BD · 4 BA · 2,538 sqft · Condo
25 Central Park W 17RU
Listed by: Compass
10
212 W 95TH Street 4C
$1,895,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,081 sqft · Condo
212 W 95TH Street 4C
Listed by: Corcoran Group
7
122 W 80th Street 3F
$730,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
122 W 80th Street 3F
Listed by: Compass
69
2150 BROADWAY PH2B
$9,000,000
4 BD · 4 BA · 3,017 sqft · Condo
2150 BROADWAY PH2B
Listed by: Ostrov Realty Group Limited

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 West 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 Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side

The median sale price in Upper West Side is $1.3M. Condos sit at a median of $1.8M and co-ops at $988K. Sale prices are up 7.2% year over year.

No. The median sale price in Upper West Side is currently 14.7% below the 5-year high recorded in January 2022. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.

Sale listings in Upper West Side have a median of 55 days on market. That is 11 days faster than the same point a year ago. Roughly 13.7% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.

Upper West Side is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 55 days and 13.7% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.

Upper West Side offers both co-ops and condos. Condos are the higher-priced segment at a $1.8M median, with co-ops at $988K.

Roughly 138 homes change hands each month in Upper West 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 West Side is $4,800/month. Live RLS listings show studios at $3,500, 1-bedrooms at $4,750, 2-bedrooms at $7,750, 3+ bedrooms at $10,000 per month. Rents are up 1.1% year over year.

Median asking rent in Upper West Side is currently $118 below the 5-year high set in December 2025. Tenants may find slightly more value than at peak, though the gap can close quickly during peak leasing season.

Median asking rent in Upper West Side has risen 50.2% 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 Upper West Side, median sale prices range across Central Park South at $1.7M, Upper East Side at $1.4M, Manhattan at $1.2M, Morningside Heights at $720K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.

Upper West Side is served by the 1, 2, 3, B, C trains. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 11 minutes from 86 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 West 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 West Side, I will guide you every step of the way.

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