Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Kew Gardens

Queens · New York, NY

6 active listings · Median $260K

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Market Pulse — Kew Gardens

What defines this market

A condo-dominant submarket with rents at the 5-year high, sale values below the 5-year high, and sale listings sitting longer than a year ago.

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Median asking rent in Kew Gardens sits at $2,795/month, matching the 5-year high. Rents are up +18.9% year over year and +55.3% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $260K, 58.1% below the 5-year high recorded in Jan 2026. Sale prices are down -5.5% year over year. Sale listings are clearing 32 days slower than at this point last year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $2,795/month (at the 5-year high)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +18.9%
  • 5-year rent change: +55.3%
  • Active rental listings: 119

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $260K (58.1% below the 5-year high in Jan 2026)
  • Condo vs co-op median: condos $411K / co-ops $260K
  • Year-over-year sale price change: -5.5%
  • Median days on market (sale): 88 days (32 days slower than a year ago)
  • Active for-sale listings: 65 (-8.5% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 15.4%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 11

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 Mar 2026.

About Kew Gardens

Kew Gardens is a lush and architecturally rich neighborhood in Central Queens, often described as a 'village in the city.' Bordering the massive Forest Park, the area offers abundant green space and a relaxed residential atmosphere. The real estate market is famous for its historic pre-war cooperati...

Quick Facts

BoroughQueens
Zip Codes11415, 11418
SubwayBus service
Building TypesPre-war buildings, Co-ops, Condos

Transit, Schools & Commute

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Stations: Bus service available


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Properties in Kew Gardens

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 last updated: 1/1/1970.

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Why Work With Milton in Kew Gardens

25+ years

Experience across NYC

1,000+

Transactions closed

Since 2000

Active in Queens

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 Kew Gardens buyers and sellers, that track record means a broker who has negotiated every type of deal this market produces.

Reviews

"Milton made the entire buying process seamless. His knowledge of the local market and negotiation skills saved us thousands. Highly recommend for anyone looking in Upper Manhattan."

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"We sold our co-op in record time thanks to Milton's marketing strategy. Professional photography, virtual tour, and targeted digital ads brought multiple offers within the first week."

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kew Gardens

The median sale price in Kew Gardens is $260K. Condos sit at a median of $411K and co-ops at $260K. Sale prices are down 5.5% year over year.

No. The median sale price in Kew Gardens is currently 58.1% below the 5-year high recorded in January 2026. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.

Sale listings in Kew Gardens have a median of 88 days on market. That is 32 days slower than the same point a year ago. Roughly 15.4% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.

Kew Gardens is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 88 days and 15.4% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.

Kew Gardens offers both co-ops and condos. Condos are the higher-priced segment at a $411K median, with co-ops at $260K.

Roughly 11 homes change hands each month in Kew Gardens 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 Kew Gardens is $2,795/month. Live RLS listings show 2-bedrooms at $3,500 per month. Rents are up 18.9% year over year.

Yes. The median asking rent in Kew Gardens 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 Kew Gardens has risen 55.3% 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 Kew Gardens, median sale prices range across Richmond Hill at $775K, South Richmond Hill at $770K, Forest Hills at $615K, Briarwood at $325K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.

Kew Gardens is served by the Bus service. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 129 minutes from Nearest bus stop.

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 Kew Gardens, 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: [email protected].

How I Can Help in Kew Gardens

Milton Coste, Licensed Associate Broker

Milton Coste

Licensed 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 Kew Gardens, I will guide you every step of the way.

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