Upper East Side recorded 28 closed sales in the last 30 days at a median close price of $1.93M. Active inventory stands at 343 listings with a median asking price of $1.82M ($1,538/sqft). Co-ops dominate at 54% of inventory. 32.5% price reductions among active listings. 18 new listings hit the market this week, while 330 properties are under contract. At current absorption rates, Upper East Side has approximately 12.3 months of supply, making it a buyer's market. As a Upper East Side 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 Upper East Side, call me at (917) 416-7433 for a personalized market analysis.
Upper East Side Market Report May 2026: $1.82M Median
Milton Coste
Live from REBNY/RLS
May 19, 2026
Milton Coste
Licensed Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC
NY License #10301213304 | (917) 416-7433
343
Active Listings
$1.82M
Median Asking
28
Sold (30 Days)
12.3
Months of Supply
Price Trends
Inventory Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Active Listings | 343 |
| Pending Sales | 330 |
| Median Asking Price | $1.82M |
| Median Price/Sqft | $1,538 |
| Avg Days on Market | N/A |
| New This Week | 18 |
| Price Reduced | 65 (32.5%) |
| Sold (Last 30 Days) | 28 |
| Sold (Last 90 Days) | 28 |
| Median Sale Price (90d) | $1.93M |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.7% |
| Months of Supply | 12.3 (buyer's market) |
Property Mix
Condo 39% (78)
Co-op 54% (107)
Condop 3% (5)
Recent Transactions
Rental Market
2
Closed Rentals (30 Days)
$4,050/mo
Median Rent
| Type | Count | Median Rent | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | Limited data | Limited data | Limited data |
| 1 BR | Limited data | Limited data | Limited data |
Based on 2 transactions. Limited volume may result in atypical metrics.
Recent Transactions
|
172 E 91st Street #2E, Apt 2E | $3,350/mo | Studio | May 18, 2026 |
|
400 E 71st Street #9V, Apt 9V | $4,750/mo | 1 BR | May 15, 2026 |
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Active Listings in Upper East Side
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$1,600,000
515 E 72nd Street #4-B
2 beds
2 baths
1,122 sqft
Condo
$2,495,000
216 E 75th Street #1W-2W
3 beds
3 baths
2,000 sqft
Condo
$18,500,000
18 E 76th Street
8 beds
9 baths
10,000 sqft
Single Family Residence
$578,000
333 E 79th Street #21M
Studio
1 bath
Co-op
$19,500,000
998 Fifth Avenue #1W
3 beds
6 baths
5,025 sqft
Co-op
$1,695,000
120 E 85TH Street #1E
3 beds
2 baths
Co-op
Data provided by the RLS at REBNY
This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. ©2026 The Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., All rights reserved.