Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433
Chelsea real estate

Chelsea Market Report May 2026: $1.57M Median

Milton Coste Live from REBNY/RLS October 30, 2026
Milton Coste

Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC

NY License #10301213304 | (917) 416-7433

Chelsea recorded 28 closed sales in the last 30 days at a median close price of $1.80M. Active inventory stands at 291 listings with a median asking price of $1.57M ($1,873/sqft). Condos dominate at 52% of inventory. 28.0% price reductions among active listings. 10 new listings hit the market this week, while 127 properties are under contract. At current absorption rates, Chelsea has approximately 10.4 months of supply, making it a buyer's market. As a Chelsea specialist with over 25 years of experience, I track these numbers daily to give my clients a competitive edge. If you are considering buying or selling in Chelsea, call me at (917) 416-7433 for a personalized market analysis.

291

Active Listings

$1.57M

Median Asking

28

Sold (30 Days)

10.4

Months of Supply

Price Trends

Inventory Breakdown

Metric Value
Active Listings 291
Pending Sales 127
Median Asking Price $1.57M
Median Price/Sqft $1,873
Avg Days on Market N/A
New This Week 10
Price Reduced 56 (28.0%)
Sold (Last 30 Days) 28
Sold (Last 90 Days) 117
Median Sale Price (90d) $1.80M
Sale-to-List Ratio 99.5%
Months of Supply 10.4 (buyer's market)

Property Mix

Condo 52% (104) Co-op 44% (87) Condop 2% (3)

Recent Transactions

360 W 21st Street #2DE 360 W 21st Street #2DE, Apt 2DE $1,325,000 2 BR Oct 27, 2026
77 7th Avenue #12P 77 7th Avenue #12P, Apt 12P $1,250,000 1 BR Oct 7, 2026
428 W 19TH Street #8A 428 W 19TH Street #8A, Apt 8A $3,360,000 3 BR Oct 2, 2026
500 W 18th Street #EAST 19E 500 W 18th Street #EAST 19E, Apt EAST 19E $3,860,000 2 BR Oct 21, 2026
555 W 22ND Street #20AB 555 W 22ND Street #20AB, Apt 20AB $19,000,000 4 BR Oct 21, 2026
555 W 23RD Street #N10J 555 W 23RD Street #N10J, Apt N10J $1,190,000 1 BR Oct 22, 2026
428 W 19TH Street #7D 428 W 19TH Street #7D, Apt 7D $1,425,000 1 BR Oct 21, 2026
500 W 18TH Street #EAST_21B 500 W 18TH Street #EAST_21B, Apt EAST_21B $8,400,000 4 BR Oct 16, 2026
500 W 18TH Street #WEST_PH35B 500 W 18TH Street #WEST_PH35B, Apt WEST_PH35B $25,500,000 4 BR Oct 13, 2026
517 W 29TH Street #PHC 517 W 29TH Street #PHC, Apt PHC $3,495,000 2 BR Oct 16, 2026
453 W 22ND Street #2R 453 W 22ND Street #2R, Apt 2R $287,000 Studio Oct 20, 2026
234 W 16th Street #3D 234 W 16th Street #3D, Apt 3D $644,000 1 BR Oct 20, 2026
148 W 23RD Street #2D 148 W 23RD Street #2D, Apt 2D $650,000 1 BR Oct 19, 2026
165 W 20th Street #5C 165 W 20th Street #5C, Apt 5C $745,000 Studio Oct 16, 2026
245 10th Avenue #8E 245 10th Avenue #8E, Apt 8E $4,300,000 3 BR Oct 16, 2026
101 W 24TH Street #36A 101 W 24TH Street #36A, Apt 36A $3,350,000 2 BR Oct 16, 2026
435 W 19TH Street #4C 435 W 19TH Street #4C, Apt 4C $1,325,000 1 BR Oct 14, 2026
405 W 23rd Street #7-C 405 W 23rd Street #7-C, Apt 7-C $565,000 Studio Oct 14, 2026
655 6TH Avenue #PHB 655 6TH Avenue #PHB, Apt PHB $10,600,000 4 BR Oct 13, 2026
170 W 23RD Street #6Y 170 W 23RD Street #6Y, Apt 6Y $585,000 Studio Oct 7, 2026
250 W 16th Street #3G 250 W 16th Street #3G, Apt 3G $1,375,000 2 BR Oct 11, 2026
420 W 25th Street #PH9C 420 W 25th Street #PH9C, Apt PH9C $2,910,000 2 BR Oct 9, 2026
447 W 18TH Street #4B 447 W 18TH Street #4B, Apt 4B $1,430,000 1 BR Oct 7, 2026
124 W 24th Street #5B 124 W 24th Street #5B, Apt 5B $1,550,000 1 BR Oct 6, 2026
165 W 20th Street #3K 165 W 20th Street #3K, Apt 3K $695,000 Studio Oct 6, 2026
319 W 18th Street #2I 319 W 18th Street #2I, Apt 2I $665,000 1 BR Oct 6, 2026
555 W 23rd Street #S15F 555 W 23rd Street #S15F, Apt S15F $2,450,000 2 BR Oct 5, 2026
500 W 18TH Street #W5C 500 W 18TH Street #W5C, Apt W5C $4,960,000 2 BR Oct 1, 2026

Rental Market

14

Closed Rentals (30 Days)

$4,950/mo

Median Rent

Type Count Median Rent Range
Studio 8 $4,000/mo $1,922 - $8,300
1 BR 4 $7,450/mo $4,350 - $9,500
2 BR Limited data Limited data Limited data

Recent Transactions

343 W 21st Street #3A 343 W 21st Street #3A, Apt 3A $3,000/mo Studio Oct 28, 2026
343 W 21st Street #4C 343 W 21st Street #4C, Apt 4C $1,922/mo Studio Oct 27, 2026
140 W 22ND Street #3F 140 W 22ND Street #3F, Apt 3F $9,500/mo 1 BR Oct 21, 2026
161 W 16TH Street #14C 161 W 16TH Street #14C, Apt 14C $5,100/mo Studio Oct 20, 2026
255 W 14th Street #4C 255 W 14th Street #4C, Apt 4C $4,000/mo Studio Oct 16, 2026
327 W 30th Street #2D 327 W 30th Street #2D, Apt 2D $3,100/mo Studio Oct 14, 2026
327 W 30th Street #7E 327 W 30th Street #7E, Apt 7E $4,350/mo 1 BR Oct 14, 2026
447 W 18TH Street #4C 447 W 18TH Street #4C, Apt 4C $13,500/mo 2 BR Oct 7, 2026
161 W 16TH Street #6J 161 W 16TH Street #6J, Apt 6J $4,800/mo Studio Oct 1, 2026
280 W 24TH Street #8K 280 W 24TH Street #8K, Apt 8K $7,400/mo 1 BR Oct 5, 2026
133 W 22ND Street #8C 133 W 22ND Street #8C, Apt 8C $7,500/mo 1 BR Oct 5, 2026
416 W 23rd Street #3c 416 W 23rd Street #3c, Apt 3c $6,000/mo 2 BR Oct 4, 2026
255 W 14th Street #4G 255 W 14th Street #4G, Apt 4G $4,000/mo Studio Oct 5, 2026
121 W 19th Street #3D 121 W 19th Street #3D, Apt 3D $8,300/mo Studio Oct 5, 2026

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