Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Upper East Side

Manhattan · New York, NY

282 active listings · Median $1.4M

$1.4M
Median Asking
$4,425/mo
Median Rent/Mo
282
Active Listings
60
Avg Days on Market

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Market Pulse — Upper East Side

What defines this market

A mixed-stock submarket with rents at the 5-year high and rising sale prices.

Common search patterns

value buyerstight rental marketappreciating sale priceshigh transaction volume

Median asking rent in Upper East Side sits at $4,425/month, matching the 5-year high. Rents are up +4.1% year over year and +73.5% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $1.40M, 13.8% below the 5-year high recorded in Nov 2025. Sale prices are up +9.8% year over year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $4,425/month (at the 5-year high)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +4.1%
  • 5-year rent change: +73.5%
  • Active rental listings: 1,950

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $1.40M (13.8% below the 5-year high in Nov 2025)
  • Condo vs co-op median: condos $1.57M / co-ops $1.22M
  • Year-over-year sale price change: +9.8%
  • Median days on market (sale): 60 days
  • Active for-sale listings: 1,735 (-7.6% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 12.7%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 208

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 Upper East Side

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, 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 ultr...

In my 25+ years selling real estate across New York City, I use this Upper East Side data in real negotiations, not just for a web page.

Quick Facts

BoroughManhattan
Zip Codes10021, 10028, 10065, 10075, 10128
Subway4, 5, 6 trains
Building TypesCo-ops, Condos, New construction

Transit, Schools & Commute

Subway Lines:4 5 6

Stations: 77 St (0.17 mi), 86 St (0.40 mi), 68 St-Hunter College (0.53 mi)

Midtown: 16 min (6 local from 77 St)


Market Report

Live data from REBNY/RLS. Updated every 15 minutes.

Median Asking Price
$1,400,000
+9.8% YoY
Median Rent
$4,425/mo
+4.1% YoY
Price per Sq Ft
$1,633
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.0%

Price Trends

Median closed sale price by month

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Current Inventory Snapshot

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Inventory & Activity
Active Listings1735
Pending Sales322
New This Week9
New This Month43
Avg DOM60 days
Price Cut Rate12.7%
Recent Sales
Sold Last 30 Days59
Sold Last 90 Days180
Sale-to-List97.0%
Asking Prices
Median Asking$1,400,000
Average Asking$5,339,602
Median $/SqFt$1,633
Median Condo$1,575,000
Median Co-op$1,220,000
Property Mix
Condo: --Co-op: --Other: --

Price by Bedroom

Based on active listings in Upper East Side

TypeActive ListingsMedian PricePrice Range
Studio16$472,000$250K - $1.20M
1 Bedroom72$760,000$299K - $1.85M
2 Bedrooms71$1,699,000$650K - $12.00M
3+ Bedrooms122$5,985,000$780K - $50.00M

Active Listings

Properties in Upper East Side

24
1158 5th Avenue 4A
$3,995,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 2,500 sqft · Co-op
1158 5th Avenue 4A
Listed by: Compass
15
980 5th Avenue 4B
$5,650,000
3 BD · 4 BA · Co-op
980 5th Avenue 4B
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
14
300 E 79th Street 4C
$1,695,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,300 sqft · Condo
300 E 79th Street 4C
Listed by: Compass
23
1215 5th Avenue 12B/11A
$4,350,000
5 BD · 5 BA · Co-op
1215 5th Avenue 12B/11A
Listed by: Compass
7
310 E 70th Street 1-G
$389,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
310 E 70th Street 1-G
Listed by: REAL BROKER LLC
25
200 E 66th Street PH-E21-3
$4,250,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,711 sqft · Condo
200 E 66th Street PH-E21-3
Listed by: Living New York
11
400 E 85th Street 2-H
$675,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 750 sqft · Co-op
400 E 85th Street 2-H
Listed by: Peter Ashe
12
114 E 84th Street 6-B
$2,699,000
3 BD · 3 BA · Co-op
114 E 84th Street 6-B
Listed by: Tungsten Property
11
302 E 88th Street 2G
$600,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
302 E 88th Street 2G
Listed by: Compass
110 E 87th Street 2-A
$1,325,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 898 sqft · Condo
110 E 87th Street 2-A
Listed by: MARK O'BRIEN DEVELOPMENT LLC
20
1016 5TH Avenue 14B
$10,000,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 2,900 sqft · Co-op
1016 5TH Avenue 14B
Listed by: Sloane Square LLC
21
1049 5th Avenue 16-B
$11,250,000
4 BD · 4 BA · 3,335 sqft · Condo
1049 5th Avenue 16-B
Listed by: Coleman Real Estate Group
22
1010 5TH Avenue 10B
$7,500,000
4 BD · 4 BA · Co-op
1010 5TH Avenue 10B
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
16
450 E 83rd Street 4H
$1,285,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,214 sqft · Condo
450 E 83rd Street 4H
Listed by: Compass
11
400 E 77th Street PH-A
$975,000
2 BD · 1 BA · 950 sqft · Co-op
400 E 77th Street PH-A
Listed by: Nest Seekers LLC
14
400 E 67th Street 10-E
$2,127,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,275 sqft · Condo
400 E 67th Street 10-E
Listed by: R New York
12
178 E 80TH Street 1F
$550,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
178 E 80TH Street 1F
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
9
178 E 80TH Street 24E
$750,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
178 E 80TH Street 24E
Listed by: Corcoran Group
25
360 E 88th Street 9B
$950,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 750 sqft · Condo
360 E 88th Street 9B
Listed by: Compass
17
501 E 79th Street 11E
$1,450,000
2 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
501 E 79th Street 11E
Listed by: Compass
13
1438 3RD Avenue 21B
$1,349,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 851 sqft · Condo
1438 3RD Avenue 21B
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
13
1438 3RD Avenue 12A
$1,249,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 771 sqft · Condo
1438 3RD Avenue 12A
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
11
8 E 83rd Street 14C
$1,850,000
1 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
8 E 83rd Street 14C
Listed by: ENGEL & VOLKERS NEW YORK CITY
14
988 5th Avenue 6
$18,500,000
5 BD · 5 BA · 3,550 sqft · Condo
988 5th Avenue 6
Listed by: Compass
10
150 E 85th Street 9A
$995,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 765 sqft · Condo
150 E 85th Street 9A
Listed by: Compass
14
171 E 84TH Street 12F
$899,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 631 sqft · Condo
171 E 84TH Street 12F
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
304 E 73rd Street 1-C
$410,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
304 E 73rd Street 1-C
Listed by: Casa Blanca Real Estate
4
211 E 88th Street 2-C
$379,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
211 E 88th Street 2-C
Listed by: Casa Blanca Real Estate
33
360 E 88th Street 22C
$2,150,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,481 sqft · Condo
360 E 88th Street 22C
Listed by: Compass
8
35 E 85th Street 10CN
$515,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
35 E 85th Street 10CN
Listed by: Compass

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 Upper East Side

25+ years

Experience across NYC

1,000+

Transactions closed

23+

Transactions in Upper East Side

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 Upper East Side 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 Upper East Side

The median sale price in Upper East Side is $1.4M. Condos sit at a median of $1.6M and co-ops at $1.2M. Sale prices are up 9.8% year over year.

No. The median sale price in Upper East Side is currently 13.8% below the 5-year high recorded in November 2025. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.

Sale listings in Upper East Side have a median of 60 days on market. Roughly 12.7% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.

Upper East Side is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 60 days and 12.7% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.

Upper East Side offers both co-ops and condos. The two segments price similarly, with condos at a $1.6M median and co-ops at $1.2M.

Roughly 208 homes change hands each month in Upper East Side 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 Upper East Side is $4,425/month. Live RLS listings show studios at $3,150, 1-bedrooms at $5,050, 2-bedrooms at $5,925, 3+ bedrooms at $12,498 per month. Rents are up 4.1% year over year.

Yes. The median asking rent in Upper East Side is currently at the 5-year high. Tenants searching the neighborhood right now are competing in a market priced at peak.

Median asking rent in Upper East Side has risen 73.5% 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 Upper East Side, median sale prices range across Central Park South at $1.7M, Upper West Side at $1.3M, Manhattan at $1.2M, Roosevelt Island at $790K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.

Upper East Side is served by the 4, 5, 6 trains. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 16 minutes from 77 St.

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 Upper East Side, 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 Upper East Side, I will guide you every step of the way.

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