Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Chelsea

Manhattan · New York, NY

257 active listings · Median $1.4M

$1.4M
Median Asking
$6,131/mo
Median Rent/Mo
257
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
$1,881
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 Sales164
New This Week4
New This Month29
Avg DOM64.5 days
Price Cut Rate15.5%
Recent Sales
Sold Last 30 Days45
Sold Last 90 Days120
Sale-to-List96.0%
Asking Prices
Median Asking$1,385,000
Average Asking$3,746,629
Median $/SqFt$1,881
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
Studio32$605,000$360K - $1.68M
1 Bedroom86$1,187,500$525K - $3.00M
2 Bedrooms62$2,495,000$429K - $11.99M
3+ Bedrooms78$5,995,000$1.79M - $44.95M

Active Listings

Properties in Chelsea

14
428 W 19TH Street THB
$7,150,000
4 BD · 4 BA · 3,118 sqft · Condo
428 W 19TH Street THB
Listed by: Corcoran Group
17
428 W 19TH Street 6B
$1,920,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 981 sqft · Condo
428 W 19TH Street 6B
Listed by: Corcoran Group
20
428 W 19TH Street PH
$9,950,000
4 BD · 5 BA · 3,421 sqft · Condo
428 W 19TH Street PH
Listed by: Corcoran Group
17
428 W 19TH Street 7A
$3,360,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,621 sqft · Condo
428 W 19TH Street 7A
Listed by: Corcoran Group
14
166 W 18th Street 4A
$1,750,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 937 sqft · Condo
166 W 18th Street 4A
Listed by: Compass
15
428 W 19TH Street 4D
$1,360,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 676 sqft · Condo
428 W 19TH Street 4D
Listed by: Corcoran Group
13
428 W 19TH Street 2C
$1,395,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 705 sqft · Condo
428 W 19TH Street 2C
Listed by: Corcoran Group
17
428 W 19TH Street 3A
$2,995,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,621 sqft · Condo
428 W 19TH Street 3A
Listed by: Corcoran Group
9
445 W 19th Street 8H
$845,000
· 1 BA · 500 sqft · Condo
445 W 19th Street 8H
Listed by: Compass
12
140 7TH Avenue 7E
$1,175,000
2 BD · 1 BA · 787 sqft · Condo
140 7TH Avenue 7E
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
6
130 W 16th Street 51
$1,120,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
130 W 16th Street 51
Listed by: ENGEL & VOLKERS NEW YORK CITY
5
465 W 23RD Street 14H
$599,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
465 W 23RD Street 14H
Listed by: Corcoran Group
10
252 W 21ST Street GARDEN
$1,095,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
252 W 21ST Street GARDEN
Listed by: Corcoran Group
9
360 W 21st Street 3H
$1,150,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
360 W 21st Street 3H
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
17
447 W 18TH Street 4B
$1,500,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 872 sqft · Condo
447 W 18TH Street 4B
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
20
77 7TH Avenue 21A
$699,000
· 1 BA · 600 sqft · Co-op
77 7TH Avenue 21A
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
11
214 W 16TH Street 1W
$995,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 904 sqft · Co-op
214 W 16TH Street 1W
Listed by: Serhant
12
128 W 26TH Street 2
$2,500,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,374 sqft · Condo
128 W 26TH Street 2
Listed by: Corcoran Group
13
451 W 22ND Street 3R
$360,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
451 W 22ND Street 3R
Listed by: Corcoran Group
21
128 W 26th Street PH
$2,700,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,426 sqft · Condo
128 W 26th Street PH
Listed by: Compass
16
133 W 14th Street 6
$2,495,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,600 sqft · Condo
133 W 14th Street 6
Listed by: Compass
8
237 W 19TH Street B
$1,475,000
2 BD · 1 BA · 675 sqft · Condo
237 W 19TH Street B
Listed by: Corcoran Group
21
107 W 26th Street 2
$2,700,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 2,107 sqft · Condo
107 W 26th Street 2
Listed by: CORE Group Marketing LLC
19
300 W 30th Street 4E
$850,000
· 1 BA · 520 sqft · Condo
300 W 30th Street 4E
Listed by: Howard Hanna NYC
9
228 W 21st Street 2
$1,695,000
2 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
228 W 21st Street 2
Listed by: Compass
12
252 7th Avenue 3L
$1,495,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 979 sqft · Condo
252 7th Avenue 3L
Listed by: Compass
37
215 W 28TH Street 17C
$4,475,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 1,848 sqft · Condo
215 W 28TH Street 17C
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
33
215 W 28TH Street 20B
$4,775,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,675 sqft · Condo
215 W 28TH Street 20B
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
36
215 W 28TH Street 18B
$5,490,000
4 BD · 5 BA · 2,195 sqft · Condo
215 W 28TH Street 18B
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 $3,775, 1-bedrooms at $7,250, 2-bedrooms at $10,400, 3+ bedrooms at $22,250 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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