Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Midtown West

Manhattan · New York, NY

34 active listings · Median $895K

$895K
Median Asking
$4,930/mo
Median Rent/Mo
34
Active Listings
92.5
Avg Days on Market

Monthly Snapshot

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Market Pulse — Midtown West

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 Midtown West sits at $4,930/month, matching the 5-year high. Rents are up +3.8% year over year and +43.7% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $895K, 44.1% below the 5-year high recorded in Feb 2022. Sale prices are up +3.5% year over year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $4,930/month (at the 5-year high)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +3.8%
  • 5-year rent change: +43.7%
  • Active rental listings: 1,487

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $895K (44.1% below the 5-year high in Feb 2022)
  • Condo vs co-op median: condos $1.64M / co-ops $550K
  • Year-over-year sale price change: +3.5%
  • Median days on market (sale): 92.5 days
  • Active for-sale listings: 473 (+3.1% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 14.2%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 21

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 Midtown West

Midtown West is a Manhattan neighborhood adjacent to Times Square, Broadway, and the Hudson River. Housing stock ranges from historic pre-war cooperatives to newer condominium towers, with dense subway coverage via the A/C/E, 1/2/3, and N/Q/R/W lines.

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

Quick Facts

BoroughManhattan
Zip Codes10018, 10019, 10036
Subway1, 2, 3, 7, A, C, E, F, M, N, Q, R, S, W trains
Building TypesPre-war buildings, Co-ops, Condos

Transit, Schools & Commute

Subway Lines:1 2 3 7 A C E F M N Q R S W

Stations: Times Sq-42 St (0.17 mi), 42 St-Port Authority (0.25 mi), 57 St (0.52 mi), 5 Av/53 St (0.56 mi), 34 St-Penn Station (0.56 mi)

Midtown: 8 min (1 local from Times Sq-42 St)


Market Report

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

Median Asking Price
$895,000
+3.5% YoY
Median Rent
$4,930/mo
+3.8% YoY
Price per Sq Ft
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Sale-to-List Ratio
93.0%

Price Trends

Median closed sale price by month

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Current Inventory Snapshot

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Inventory & Activity
Active Listings473
Pending Sales14
New This Week2
New This Month2
Avg DOM92.5 days
Price Cut Rate14.2%
Recent Sales
Sold Last 30 Days1
Sold Last 90 Days4
Sale-to-List93.0%
Asking Prices
Median Asking$895,000
Average Asking--
Median $/SqFt--
Median Condo$1,640,000
Median Co-op$550,000
Property Mix
Condo: --Co-op: --Other: --

Price by Bedroom

Based on active listings in Midtown West

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Active Listings

Properties in Midtown West

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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 Midtown West

25+ years

Experience across NYC

1,000+

Transactions closed

24+

Transactions in Midtown West

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

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"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."

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Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown West

The median sale price in Midtown West is $895K. Condos sit at a median of $1.6M and co-ops at $550K. Sale prices are up 3.5% year over year.

No. The median sale price in Midtown West is currently 44.1% below the 5-year high recorded in February 2022. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.

Sale listings in Midtown West have a median of 92.5 days on market. Roughly 14.2% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.

Midtown West is currently tilting toward buyers. Median days on market is 92.5 days and roughly 14.2% of active listings have recorded a price cut, both indicating room to negotiate.

Midtown West offers both co-ops and condos. Condos are the higher-priced segment at a $1.6M median, with co-ops at $550K.

Roughly 21 homes change hands each month in Midtown West 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 Midtown West is $4,930/month. Rents are up 3.8% year over year.

Yes. The median asking rent in Midtown West 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 Midtown West has risen 43.7% 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 Midtown West, median sale prices range across Midtown at $1.9M, Central Park South at $1.7M, Midtown East at $875K, 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.

Midtown West is served by the 1, 2, 3, 7, A, C, E, F, M, N, Q, R, S, W trains. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 8 minutes from Times Sq-42 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 Midtown West, 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 Midtown West, I will guide you every step of the way.

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