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
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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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Buildings in Midtown West
345 W 55th Street #9GH
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1600 Broadway #17-E
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393 W 49th Street #3OO
Midtown West · Worldwide Plaza
15 W 53rd Street #40E
Midtown West · MUSEUM TOWER
393 W 49th Street #4DD
Midtown West · WORLDWIDE PLAZA
150 W 51st Street #1927-A
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150 W 51st Street #1409
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100 W 58th Street #8-E
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150 W 51st Street #1508
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150 W 51st Street #1628
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53 W 53rd Street #50-B
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135 W 58th Street #1-C
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140 W 58th Street #3-A
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45 W 54th Street #3-C
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150 W 51st Street #1919
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400 5th Avenue #54-A
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416 W 52nd Street #306
Midtown West · NINE52
344 W 49th Street #1A
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1600 Broadway #12F
Midtown West · 1600 Broadway on the Square
160 Central Park #3401
Midtown West · Essex House
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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