Inwood co-ops carry a median sale price of $355,000, the most affordable entry point to Manhattan co-op ownership on the island. Condos in the neighborhood run lower still at a $270,000 median. I grew up in Inwood and Washington Heights, and I have closed 221 transactions in Inwood since 2001. That is not a specialist's claim, it is a broker's record, and it means I know which buildings have underlying mortgages coming due, which board packages move fast, and which blocks are trading at a premium to the neighborhood median right now.
This guide covers both sides of an Inwood transaction: what your unit is worth if you are thinking about selling, and what buying here actually costs and requires in 2026. For live inventory and price trends updated regularly, see the Inwood market report.
Inwood by the Numbers
Inwood is a co-op-led market. The large majority of sales here are pre-war co-op apartments, with a smaller and pricier band of newer condo development closer to the Harlem River and Dyckman Street corridor.
| Metric | Inwood | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Median co-op sale price | $355,000 | Most affordable co-op median in Manhattan |
| Median condo sale price | $270,000 | Smaller inventory than co-ops |
| Median rent | $2,795/month | Down from a recent high near $3,225 |
| Days on market | ~116 days | Longer than Manhattan's tightest submarkets |
These figures move with the market, so treat this table as a snapshot rather than a permanent number. For the current, continuously updated version of every metric here, including active inventory and sale-to-list ratio, the Inwood market report pulls live data rather than a fixed table.
What Your Inwood Co-op Is Worth
If you own in Inwood and are wondering what your unit would fetch today, the answer depends heavily on which building and which block, more than in almost any other Manhattan neighborhood I sell in. Inwood is not one market, it is several. Pre-war elevator buildings on Broadway and Seaman Avenue trade differently than walk-ups closer to the 1 train, and buildings with recently satisfied underlying mortgages trade differently than ones with a large mortgage still on the books.
The factors that move an Inwood co-op's value the most: your building's underlying mortgage balance and when it comes due, the flip tax written into your proprietary lease if one exists, your monthly maintenance relative to comparable units nearby, and whether the building allows subletting. A unit priced off the neighborhood median without accounting for these building-specific facts is priced wrong in either direction. I walk every Inwood listing and pull the building's financials before I set a number, the same process I use across every neighborhood I sell in. For the full valuation approach, see how much your NYC apartment is worth, and if you are weighing the closing-cost side of a sale, including whether your building carries a flip tax, the seller net-proceeds guide walks through every line item.
Buying in Inwood: What to Expect
Inwood draws first-time buyers and investors looking for the lowest per-square-foot entry point in Manhattan, and the neighborhood's inventory reflects that: mostly pre-war co-ops, a smaller run of newer condo product, and a limited but real supply of HDFC co-ops for income-qualified buyers. Financing minimums vary by building the way they do throughout Manhattan co-ops, so get your building's specific board package requirements before you write an offer, not after.
Good fit for
- • First-time buyers priced out of downtown Manhattan
- • Buyers who want the A express train and want to stay on the island
- • Investors comfortable with co-op board approval timelines
- • Buyers eligible for HDFC income-restricted co-ops
Know before you offer
- • Board approval timelines vary widely by building
- • Some buildings carry underlying mortgages that affect maintenance
- • Sublet policies differ significantly building to building
- • Days on market run longer here than in high-turnover Manhattan submarkets
If an HDFC co-op is on your radar, Inwood has meaningful inventory in that category, and the income limits and resale restrictions are worth understanding before you tour anything. I cover the full mechanics in the HDFC co-op guide. For buyers weighing financing programs more broadly, the first-time buyer programs guide covers down payment assistance that applies here the same as anywhere else in the city.
Active Inwood Listings
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579 W 215TH Street #5A
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Listing information provided courtesy of the Real Estate Board of New York's Residential Listing Service (RLS). Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Sale listings verified. ©2026 REBNY. RLS data displayed by Keller Williams NYC.
The Inwood Submarkets
Inwood breaks into a few distinct pockets that trade at different price points, even though they all fall under one neighborhood name in most listing data.
| Character | |
|---|---|
| Broadway corridor | Larger pre-war elevator buildings, closest to the A train |
| Seaman Avenue / Isham Park | Lower-traffic blocks bordering Inwood Hill Park, larger pre-war layouts |
| Dyckman Street | Retail corridor, newer condo development, faster foot traffic |
| Payson Avenue | Smaller walk-up buildings, some of the neighborhood's lowest price points |
I have sold in every one of these pockets, and the comps do not transfer cleanly from one to another even though they share a zip code. A unit's value depends on which of these micro-markets it sits in as much as on its own condition.
Transit and Access
Inwood sits at the northern tip of Manhattan, served by the A express train at 207th Street and Dyckman Street, and the 1 train running local along Broadway. The A train reaches Midtown in roughly 30 minutes at rush hour, which is a meaningful factor for buyers weighing Inwood against similarly priced options in the outer boroughs where the commute into Manhattan runs longer.
Buying or Selling in Inwood?
221 closed transactions in this neighborhood since 2001. I know the buildings, the boards, and the blocks. Let's talk about your specific situation.
Schedule a Free ConsultationInwood is not a neighborhood I researched to write this guide. It is where I grew up, and it is where a meaningful share of my closed deals have happened since I started brokering in 2001. Whether you are pricing a co-op to sell or trying to figure out what buying here actually costs in 2026, the numbers in this guide are the same numbers I use with my own clients.
