In my 25+ years in New York City real estate, I have learned that each month tells its own story. This September 2026 recap draws from live REBNY/RLS data across all five boroughs, giving you a clear snapshot of where the market stands right now. Whether you are buying, selling, or investing, these numbers will help you make informed decisions.
NYC Real Estate Market Report September 2026: All 5 Boroughs
Milton Coste
Live from REBNY/RLS
September 1, 2026
Milton Coste
Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC
NY License #10301213304 | (917) 416-7433
Citywide Summary
545
Closed Sales (30 Days)
385
Closed Rentals (30 Days)
$968K
Median Sale Price
$4,405/mo
Median Rent
Winners and Losers
Based on year-over-year data across 169 NYC neighborhoods.
Top 5 Price Gains (YoY)
- 1. Woodside Queens +38.0%
- 2. Kew Gardens Queens +37.2%
- 3. Boerum Hill Brooklyn +36.6%
- 4. East Harlem Manhattan +34.3%
- 5. Greenwich Village Manhattan +33.9%
Top 5 Price Drops (YoY)
- 1. Brooklyn Heights Brooklyn -39.8%
- 2. Howard Beach Queens -36.8%
- 3. Bayside Queens -34.1%
- 4. Tribeca Manhattan -31.0%
- 5. Bensonhurst Brooklyn -30.4%
Fastest Moving Markets
- 1. Richmond Hill Queens 11 days
- 2. Co-op City Bronx 15 days
- 3. Gerritsen Beach Brooklyn 16 days
- 4. Morris Park Bronx 17 days
- 5. Little Neck Queens 19 days
Most Inventory
- 1. Upper East Side Manhattan 1735 listings
- 2. Midtown East Manhattan 1286 listings
- 3. Upper West Side Manhattan 1218 listings
- 4. Midtown West Manhattan 473 listings
- 5. Midtown Manhattan 442 listings
Tightest Supply
- 1. Brookville Queens 0.1 months
- 2. Schuylerville Bronx 0.4 months
- 3. Marble Hill Manhattan 0.5 months
- 4. Westchester Village Bronx 0.5 months
- 5. Baychester Bronx 0.7 months
Borough Breakdown
| Borough | Sales (30d) | Median Sale | Rentals (30d) | Median Rent | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | 200 | $1.05M | 200 | $5,500/mo | N/A |
| Brooklyn | 200 | $1.39M | 148 | $4,325/mo | N/A |
| Queens | 118 | $963K | 37 | $3,391/mo | N/A |
| Bronx | 27 | $470K | 0 | N/A | N/A |
| Staten Island * | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A |
| NYC Total | 545 | $968K | 385 | $4,405/mo |
* Limited data for this borough this period (fewer than 5 closed sales).
Rental Market Summary
Citywide Median Rent
$4,405/mo
Rent by Borough
| Manhattan | $5,500/mo |
| Brooklyn | $4,325/mo |
| Queens | $3,391/mo |
| Bronx | N/A |
| Staten Island | N/A |
Most Expensive Rental Markets
- 1. Central Park South Manhattan $12,500/mo
- 2. Tribeca Manhattan $8,750/mo
- 3. Stuyvesant Town/PCV Manhattan $6,799/mo
- 4. Flatiron Manhattan $6,593/mo
- 5. Civic Center Manhattan $6,500/mo
Most Affordable Rental Markets
- 1. Westchester Village Bronx $1,650/mo
- 2. Marine Park Brooklyn $1,700/mo
- 3. Morris Heights Bronx $1,700/mo
- 4. Rosedale Queens $1,790/mo
- 5. Castle Hill Bronx $1,850/mo
Newest Listings Citywide
$1,100,000
575 Grand Street #605
3 beds
1 bath
1,250 sqft
Co-op
$1,699,000
301 W 57TH Street #17B
1 bed
2 baths
780 sqft
Condo
$695,000
415 Grand Street #E905
1 bed
1 bath
725 sqft
Co-op
$835,000
455 Fdr Drive #B502
2 beds
1 bath
1,000 sqft
Co-op
$1,425,000
385 Grand Street #L1606
3 beds
2 baths
1,250 sqft
Co-op
$1,100,000
575 Grand Street #1105
3 beds
2 baths
1,250 sqft
Co-op
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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.