About Midtown West
Midtown West is a premier Manhattan neighborhood known for its central location and diverse housing stock. From historic pre-war cooperatives to modern luxury condominiums, the area offers a sophisticated urban lifestyle with easy access to the city's world-class dining, shopping, and cultural institutions.
Borough: Manhattan
Your Midtown West Expert
Milton Coste was born and raised in the Washington Heights/Inwood area and has been helping buyers and sellers in Upper Manhattan and across NYC for over 25 years. With 1,000+ closed transactions including dozens in Midtown West, Milton knows every building, every block, and what it takes to navigate NYC's unique co-op and condo market.
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Current Inventory Snapshot
Live from REBNY/RLS • Feb 15, 2026
There are currently 20 properties actively listed for sale, with 10 already under contract. The median asking price is $950K ($1,394/sqft). Properties are spending an average of N/A days on market, and 35.0% of listings have had price reductions.
Inventory & Activity
Active Listings
20
for sale
Pending Sales
10
under contract
New This Week
0
last 7 days
New This Month
6
last 30 days
Avg Days on Market
N/A
days avg
Price Cut Rate
35.0%
7 listings
Asking Prices
Median Asking Price
$950K
all types
Average Asking Price
$1.88M
all types
Median $/Sqft
$1,394
per sqft
Median Condo Price
$839K
15 condos
Median Co-op Price
$1.40M
5 co-ops
Property Mix
Recent Sales
Sold (30 Days)
1
last 30 days
Sold (90 Days)
3
last 90 days
Median Sale Price
$1.73M
closed sales
Avg Sale Price
$2.95M
closed sales
Sale-to-List Ratio
91.2%
of asking
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Buildings in Midtown West
345 W 55th Street #9GH
Midtown West
#RLS20069741
1600 Broadway #17-E
Midtown West
#RLS20061801
393 W 49th Street #3OO
Midtown West
#RLS20065561
15 W 53rd Street #40E
Midtown West
#RLS20055719
393 W 49th Street #4DD
Midtown West
#RLS20067812
150 W 51st Street #1927-A
Midtown West
#RLS20051543
150 W 51st Street #1409
Midtown West
#RLS20067783
100 W 58th Street #8-E
Midtown West
#RLS20063058
150 W 51st Street #1508
Midtown West
#RLS20046617
150 W 51st Street #1628
Midtown West
#RLS20067826
53 W 53rd Street #50-B
Midtown West
#RLS11025527
135 W 58th Street #1-C
Midtown West
#RLS20009547
140 W 58th Street #3-A
Midtown West
#RLS20046297
45 W 54th Street #3-C
Midtown West
#RLS20056449
150 W 51st Street #1919
Midtown West
#RLS20051165
400 5th Avenue #54-A
Midtown West
#RLS20070386
416 W 52nd Street #306
Midtown West
#RLS20068790
344 W 49th Street #1A
Midtown West
#RLS20055775
1600 Broadway #12F
Midtown West
#RLS20050383
160 Central Park #3401
Midtown West
#RLS20007445
Midtown West Market Analysis & Trends
Based on StreetEasy data through December 2025
Midtown West is currently a Buyer's Market. The median sale price is $1.19M, which has increased 4.1% compared to last year. Properties typically spend 97 days on market before selling. For renters, the median asking rent is $4,500, up 1.1% year-over-year. Days on Market exceeding 90 (97) and a sale-to-list ratio below 0.98 indicate a market where purchasers hold negotiation leverage.
Key Market Metrics
Median Sale Price
$1.19M
+4.1% YoY
Median Rent
$4,500
+1.1% YoY
Days on Market
97
Slightly increasing from 91 in mid-2025
Price/Sqft
$1,550/sqft
Near parity with the Manhattan median sales price of $1.14M
Days on Market exceeding 90 (97) and a sale-to-list ratio below 0.98 indicate a market where purchasers hold negotiation leverage.
Market Note: The market remained consistent in 2025, maintaining its position as a central residential hub.
Rental Market
Studio
$3,100
1 Bedroom
$4,200
2 Bedroom
$5,800
3+ Bedroom
$10,536
Transportation
Subway Lines
Stations
59 St-Columbus Circle, 50 St, 42 St-Port Authority
Commute Times
Wall Street: 20 minutes
Ongoing signal modernization and station improvements at the 42nd St-Port Authority hub (Source: MTA...
Neighborhood Amenities
Parks
- DeWitt Clinton Park
- Central Park (border)
Hospitals
- Mount Sinai West
Shopping
- The Shops at Columbus Circle
- Hell's Kitchen Retail
Cultural
- Carnegie Hall
- Broadway Theater District
- Jazz at Lincoln Center
Building Stock & Co-op Info
Predominant Type
Modern High-rise Luxury Condominiums
Co-op vs Condo
The market features high-end luxury condominiums at Columbus Circle and Billionaire's Row, while Hell's Kitchen provides established cooperative and rental options.
Typical Co-op Requirements
- Down: Minimum 10-20% for condos; 25% for older co-ops
- DTI: 28-33% typical
- Liquidity: Standard carrying cost reserves required
- Credit: 720+ preferred
Investment Analysis
Outlook: Stable
Buyer Strategy
Identify units in modern towers with remaining tax abatements for optimized carry costs.
Renter Strategy
Seek units in walk-up buildings in Hell's Kitchen for the best price-to-space ratio.
Investor Strategy
Studios and one-bedroom units near major transport hubs provide the most consistent rental occupancy.
Schools
Served by NYC DOE District 2. Research schools at schools.nyc.gov
Safety
NYPD 18th Precinct. Current statistics: nyc.gov/nypd CompStat
Fair Housing
Milton Coste supports Fair Housing Act and Equal Opportunity Act.
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