Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Chelsea

Manhattan · New York, NY

0 active listings · Median $1.4M

$1.4M
Median Asking
$6,131/mo
Median Rent/Mo
414
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
$1,866
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 Sales136
New This Week21
New This Month37
Avg DOM64.5 days
Price Cut Rate15.5%
Recent Sales
Sold Last 30 Days42
Sold Last 90 Days137
Sale-to-List96.0%
Asking Prices
Median Asking$1,385,000
Average Asking$3,738,932
Median $/SqFt$1,866
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
Studio28$587,000$349K - $995K
1 Bedroom59$1,100,000$525K - $2.79M
2 Bedrooms52$2,420,000$1.12M - $8.95M
3+ Bedrooms55$6,925,000$1.70M - $42.50M

Active Listings

Properties in Chelsea

7
207 W 21ST Street 3F
$749,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
207 W 21ST Street 3F
Listed by: Serhant
10
140 W 22nd Street 2F
$1,895,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 1,063 sqft · Condo
140 W 22nd Street 2F
Listed by: Compass
15
540 W 28th Street 2B
$1,850,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,181 sqft · Condo
540 W 28th Street 2B
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
11
540 W 28th Street 8H
$1,250,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 781 sqft · Condo
540 W 28th Street 8H
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
9
201 W 16TH Street 6D
$625,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
201 W 16TH Street 6D
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
12
520 W 28TH Street 28
$12,500,000
5 BD · 5 BA · 4,220 sqft · Condo
520 W 28TH Street 28
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
17
225 W 25th Street 5K
$799,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 750 sqft · Co-op
225 W 25th Street 5K
Listed by: Compass
12
252 7th Avenue 4J
$2,350,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,313 sqft · Condo
252 7th Avenue 4J
Listed by: Compass
7
405 W 23RD Street 12B
$745,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
405 W 23RD Street 12B
Listed by: Corcoran Group
10
161 W 16th Street 10J
$799,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
161 W 16th Street 10J
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
12
251 W 19TH Street 2D
$2,995,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,777 sqft · Condo
251 W 19TH Street 2D
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
23
527 W 27TH Street 3A
$5,995,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 2,218 sqft · Condo
527 W 27TH Street 3A
Listed by: Corcoran Group
6
77 7TH Avenue 17H
$999,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
77 7TH Avenue 17H
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
14
140 7th Avenue 4-S
$675,000
· 1 BA · 480 sqft · Condo
140 7th Avenue 4-S
Listed by: EXP Realty NYC
12
252 7TH Avenue 10F
$2,490,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,531 sqft · Condo
252 7TH Avenue 10F
Listed by: Corcoran Group
20
334 W 20th Street
$20,700,000
5 BD · 7 BA · 7,058 sqft · SingleFamilyResidence
334 W 20th Street
Listed by: Compass
15
143 W 27TH Street PH
$3,850,000
4 BD · 3 BA · 3,239 sqft · Co-op
143 W 27TH Street PH
Listed by: Serhant
8
223 W 14th Street 1B
$875,000
· 1 BA · 529 sqft · Condo
223 W 14th Street 1B
Listed by: Compass
12
500 W 21ST Street 2G
$3,995,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,589 sqft · Condo
500 W 21ST Street 2G
Listed by: Corcoran Group
8
305 W 16TH Street 6B
$1,249,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Condop
305 W 16TH Street 6B
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
19
300 W 23rd Street 14AB
$1,195,000
1 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
300 W 23rd Street 14AB
Listed by: Keller Williams NYC
15
151 W 21st Street 7A
$1,450,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 771 sqft · Condo
151 W 21st Street 7A
Listed by: Compass
18
435 W 19TH Street MAISONETTE
$1,795,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1 sqft · Condo
435 W 19TH Street MAISONETTE
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
6
140 W 23rd Street 4A
$888,888
1 BD · 1 BA · 613 sqft · Condo
140 W 23rd Street 4A
Listed by: Hauseit LLC
12
150 W 26TH Street 903
$1,795,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,829 sqft · Condo
150 W 26TH Street 903
Listed by: Corcoran Group
22
177 Ninth Avenue 5B
$3,500,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,610 sqft · Condo
177 Ninth Avenue 5B
Listed by: Keller Williams NYC
12
470 W 24TH Street 9F
$475,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
470 W 24TH Street 9F
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
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
155 W 18th Street 502
$2,550,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,112 sqft · Condo
155 W 18th Street 502
Listed by: CORE Group Marketing LLC
8
121 W 17TH Street 3B
$1,695,000
3 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
121 W 17TH Street 3B
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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 $4,850, 1-bedrooms at $7,700, 2-bedrooms at $12,950 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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