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About Upper East Side

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its quiet, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.

Borough: Manhattan

Your Upper East Side 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 Upper East Side, Milton knows every building, every block, and what it takes to navigate NYC's unique co-op and condo market.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Upper East Side Real Estate

Who is the best real estate agent in Upper East Side?

Milton Coste is a top-rated Upper East Side real estate specialist with 25+ years of experience and 1,000+ closed transactions in NYC. Born and raised in the Washington Heights area, Milton has deep local knowledge of Upper East Side's co-ops, condos, and market trends. He's bilingual (English/Spanish) and has a 5-star rating on both Google and Zillow. Contact: (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com.

What are Upper East Side apartment prices in 2026?

Upper East Side real estate prices vary by property type. As of January 2026, co-op studios typically start around $250,000-$400,000, 1-bedrooms range from $350,000-$600,000, and 2-bedrooms from $450,000-$800,000. Condos command a premium of 20-40% over co-ops. Milton Coste tracks Upper East Side prices daily and can provide a detailed market analysis for your specific needs.

What is the process for buying a co-op in Upper East Side?

Buying a co-op in Upper East Side involves several steps: getting pre-approved for financing, searching for properties, making an offer, preparing a board package (financial documents, reference letters, personal statement), and passing the co-op board interview. The process typically takes 60-90 days from accepted offer to closing. Milton Coste guides buyers through each step and has helped over 1,000 clients navigate NYC's co-op and condo market.

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Current Inventory Snapshot

Live from REBNY/RLS • Feb 15, 2026

There are currently 270 properties actively listed for sale, with 282 already under contract. The median asking price is $1.80M ($1,589/sqft). Properties are spending an average of N/A days on market, and 31.6% of listings have had price reductions.

Inventory & Activity

Active Listings

270

for sale

Total number of properties currently for sale in this neighborhood

Pending Sales

282

under contract

Properties under contract awaiting closing

New This Week

last 7 days

Properties listed in the last 7 days

New This Month

last 30 days

Properties listed in the last 30 days

Avg Days on Market

N/A

days avg

Average number of days properties have been listed. Lower = faster market

Price Cut Rate

31.6%

79 listings

Percentage of active listings with price reductions. Higher = more negotiable market

Asking Prices

Median Asking Price

$1.80M

all types

The middle price point of all active listings - half are priced above, half below

Average Asking Price

$4.42M

all types

Mean listing price of all active properties (can be skewed by outliers)

Median $/Sqft

$1,589

per sqft

Median price per square foot - useful for comparing properties of different sizes

Median Condo Price

$2.30M

68 condos

Median asking price for condominium units only

Median Co-op Price

$1.20M

163 co-ops

Median asking price for co-operative units only

Property Mix

Distribution of 270 active listings (based on 250 sample)

Condo 27% (68) Co-op 65% (163) Condop 2% (4)

Building Types:

Apartments: 229 Single Family: 10 Multi-Family: 11

Recent Sales

Sold (30 Days)

last 30 days

Number of properties that closed in the last 30 days

Sold (90 Days)

113

last 90 days

Number of properties that closed in the last 90 days

Median Sale Price

$1.40M

closed sales

Median closing price of recently sold properties (last 90 days)

Avg Sale Price

$2.77M

closed sales

Average closing price of recently sold properties

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.0%

of asking

Average sale price as % of listing price. Above 100% = selling over asking

Browse by Property Type

Co-ops (28) Condos (20)

Buildings in Upper East Side

345 80th Street

3 listings available

45 End Avenue

2 listings available

233 69th Street

2 listings available

205 85th Street

2 listings available

205 78th Street

2 listings available

220 65th Street

2 listings available

Upper East Side Market Analysis & Trends

Based on StreetEasy data through December 2025

Buyer's Market

Upper East Side is currently a Buyer's Market. The median sale price is $1.25M, which has increased 0.04% compared to last year. Properties typically spend 109 days on market before selling. For renters, the median asking rent is $2,900, down 0.017% year-over-year. High inventory levels combined with an average DOM of 109 days indicate a market where sellers must be competitive on price.

Key Market Metrics

Median Sale Price

$1.25M

+0.0% YoY

Median Rent

$2,900

-0.0% YoY

Days on Market

109

Consistently above 100 days throughout 2025

Price/Sqft

$1,629/sqft

Approximately 10% above the Manhattan median sales price

High inventory levels combined with an average DOM of 109 days indicate a market where sellers must be competitive on price.

Market Note: The market remained stable in 2025, with sales volume rebounding in the luxury segment (> $5M).

Rental Market

Studio

$2,100

1 Bedroom

$2,800

2 Bedroom

$3,600

3+ Bedroom

$7,497

Transportation

Subway Lines

4 5 6 Q

Stations

59 St, 68 St-Hunter College, 72 St, 77 St

Commute Times

Midtown: 10 minutes

Wall Street: 25 minutes

Proposed Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 extension will further improve access to East Harlem (Source: ...

Neighborhood Amenities

Parks

Central Park
Carl Schurz Park

Hospitals

NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell
Memorial Sloan Kettering
Hospital for Special Surgery

Shopping

Bloomingdale's
Madison Avenue Boutiques
Whole Foods

Cultural

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
The Frick Collection

Building Stock & Co-op Info

Predominant Type

Luxury High-rise Co-ops and Townhouses

Co-op vs Condo

One of the most co-op dense areas of NYC; condos are mostly located in newer developments or Yorkville.

Typical Co-op Requirements

Down: Minimum 20%, but 50% or 'no financing' is common on Fifth and Park Avenues
DTI: Strictly 25% or lower in many buildings
Liquidity: Substantial post-closing liquidity often required
Credit: 740+ preferred

Investment Analysis

Outlook: Strong Long-term Value

Buyer Strategy

Yorkville offers the best price-to-space ratio due to increased competition from the Second Avenue Subway corridor.

Renter Strategy

Walk-ups east of Second Avenue provide the most competitive rents.

Investor Strategy

Condominiums in Carnegie Hill maintain high resale value due to strict zoning and limited new supply.

Schools

Served by NYC DOE District 2. Research schools at schools.nyc.gov

Safety

Current statistics available at nyc.gov/nypd CompStat

Milton Coste supports the Fair Housing Act and Equal Opportunity Act. All data provided for informational purposes only. Verify all data independently.

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Upper East Side Real Estate

About Upper East Side

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Current Inventory Snapshot

Inventory & Activity

Asking Prices

Property Mix

Recent Sales

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Buildings in Upper East Side

Properties for Sale

435 E 77th Street #5F

250 E 87th Street #17-D

425 E 78th Street #4A

360 E 88th Street #18D

975 Park Avenue #1CD

310 E 86th Street #4B

72 E 93rd Street #5

1641 3rd Avenue #28K

1355 1st Avenue #4-FLR

110 E 87th Street #9B

45 E End Avenue #3J

403 E 62nd Street #4-A

206 E 95th Street #4B

45 E End Avenue #3B

340 E 80th Street #17-D

166 E 92nd Street #4C

444 E 86th Street #15G

170 E End Avenue #8EF

440 E 79th Street #12H

305 E 88th Street #4A

233 E 69th Street #15-O

350 E 82nd Street #6H

20 E End Avenue #10A

300 E 64th Street #9-A

205 E 85th Street #3L

205 E 78th Street #7F

205 E 85th Street #15J

516 E 78th Street #3O

157 E 84TH Street #PH

1215 5th Avenue #12B/11A

141 E 88th Street #10E

49 E 86th Street #3A

363 E 76th Street #8-K

515 E 79th Street #15A

515 E 85th Street #6D

121 E 88th Street #3A

345 E 80th Street #7-D

345 E 80th Street #16-F

321 E 89th Street #4E

233 E 69th Street #9-J

152 E 83rd Street #1D

156 E 79th Street #9C

205 E 78th Street #2T

345 E 80th Street #24-F

140 E 81ST Street #12F

990 5th Avenue #4 5

220 E 65th Street #21-M

220 E 65th Street #11-B

Upper East Side Market Analysis & Trends

Key Market Metrics

Rental Market

Transportation

Neighborhood Amenities

Building Stock & Co-op Info

Investment Analysis

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