Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Upper West Side

Manhattan · New York, NY

591 active listings · Median $1.2M

$1.2M
Median Asking
$4,750/mo
Median Rent/Mo
1081
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Market Pulse — Upper West Side

What defines this market

A condo-dominant submarket with strong rent growth and sale values below the 5-year high.

Common search patterns

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Median asking rent in Upper West Side is $4,750/month, $200 below the 5-year high set in Dec 2025. Rents are up +5.6% year over year and +66.7% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $1.25M, 19.9% below the 5-year high recorded in Jan 2022. Sale prices are down -10.9% year over year. Sale listings are clearing 8 days faster than at this point last year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $4,750/month ($200 below the 5-year high in Dec 2025)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +5.6%
  • 5-year rent change: +66.7%
  • Active rental listings: 1,518

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $1.25M (19.9% below the 5-year high in Jan 2022)
  • Condo vs co-op median: condos $1.79M / co-ops $848K
  • Year-over-year sale price change: -10.9%
  • Median days on market (sale): 56 days (8 days faster than a year ago)
  • Active for-sale listings: 1,081 (-12.5% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 10.5%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 131

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 Upper West Side

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural Histo...

Quick Facts

BoroughManhattan
Zip Codes10023, 10024, 10025
Subway1, 2, 3, B, C trains
Building TypesTownhouses/Brownstones

Transit, Schools & Commute

Subway Lines:1 2 3 B C

Stations: 86 St (0.15 mi), 79 St (0.31 mi), 81 St-Museum of Natural History (0.42 mi), 96 St (0.50 mi), 72 St (0.67 mi)

Midtown: 11 min (4 express from 86 St)


Market Report

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Active Listings

Properties in Upper West Side

9
149 W 85th Street 7
$1,795,000
2 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
149 W 85th Street 7
Listed by: R New York
37
25 Central Park W 21J
$16,900,000
4 BD · 4 BA · 3,432 sqft · Condo
25 Central Park W 21J
Listed by: Compass
12
200 Riverside Boulevard 15F
$1,100,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 760 sqft · Condo
200 Riverside Boulevard 15F
Listed by: Compass
10
27 W 72nd Street 1410
$11,150,000
5 BD · 5 BA · 4,600 sqft · Condo
27 W 72nd Street 1410
Listed by: Reuveni LLC
12
100 W 94th Street 4-B
$840,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
100 W 94th Street 4-B
Listed by: R New York
18
205 W 89TH Street 6RS
$3,475,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 2,544 sqft · Co-op
205 W 89TH Street 6RS
Listed by: Christies International Real Estate Group LLC
31
225 W 86th Street 608
$5,000,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 2,264 sqft · Condo
225 W 86th Street 608
Listed by: Compass
7
101 W 79TH Street 6G
$1,500,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 860 sqft · Condo
101 W 79TH Street 6G
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
20
43 W 64th Street 7A
$7,500,000
4 BD · 4 BA · 3,667 sqft · Condo
43 W 64th Street 7A
Listed by: Compass
18
161 W 75th Street 10A
$1,999,000
3 BD · 3 BA · Co-op
161 W 75th Street 10A
Listed by: Compass
22
301 W 108TH Street 9C
$550,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 750 sqft · Co-op
301 W 108TH Street 9C
Listed by: Corcoran Group
10
320 W 76TH Street 10G
$999,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
320 W 76TH Street 10G
Listed by: Digs Realty Group LLC
19
500 W END Avenue 1G
$4,995,000
4 BD · 3 BA · 2,500 sqft · Condo
500 W END Avenue 1G
Listed by: Serhant
22
300 CENTRAL Park W PH19J
$10,500,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 2,800 sqft · Co-op
300 CENTRAL Park W PH19J
Listed by: Corcoran Group
35
140 RIVERSIDE Drive 19HO
$7,750,000
3 BD · 3 BA · Co-op
140 RIVERSIDE Drive 19HO
Listed by: Corcoran Group
7
128 W 78TH Street 2A
$515,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
128 W 78TH Street 2A
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
13
59 W 90th Street 1F
$625,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
59 W 90th Street 1F
Listed by: Compass
16
440 W End Avenue 8F
$690,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
440 W End Avenue 8F
Listed by: Compass
14
300 RIVERSIDE Drive 12B
$2,249,000
3 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
300 RIVERSIDE Drive 12B
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Brooklyn LLC
13
885 W End Avenue GC
$1,650,000
3 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
885 W End Avenue GC
Listed by: Compass
40
138 W 82nd Street
$9,950,000
6 BD · 7 BA · 6,500 sqft · SingleFamilyResidence
138 W 82nd Street
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
15
65 W 95TH Street G
$575,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
65 W 95TH Street G
Listed by: Serhant
12
522 W End Avenue 1B
$599,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
522 W End Avenue 1B
Listed by: Compass
15
127 W 96th Street 5A
$649,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
127 W 96th Street 5A
Listed by: Compass
11
41 W 72nd Street 6E
$550,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 768 sqft · Condo
41 W 72nd Street 6E
Listed by: Compass
20
4 W 101st Street 67
$425,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
4 W 101st Street 67
Listed by: Compass
9
241 W 97TH Street 2K
$1,795,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,471 sqft · Condo
241 W 97TH Street 2K
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
9
125 W 96TH Street 5D
$699,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
125 W 96TH Street 5D
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
9
2211 BROADWAY 5A
$5,195,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,878 sqft · Condo
2211 BROADWAY 5A
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
13
36 W 84th Street 6C
$1,600,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,170 sqft · Co-op
36 W 84th Street 6C
Listed by: Hauseit LLC

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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

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Why Work With Milton in Upper West Side

25+ years

Experience across NYC

1,000+

Transactions closed

Since 2000

Active in Manhattan

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

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"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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New This Week in Upper West Side

Sale listings that came on the market in the last 7 days.

Homes in Upper West Side take a median 56 days to sell. Source: StreetEasy market data.

See all 24 new listings, with building trade history → Listing information for certain New York City properties provided courtesy of the Real Estate Board of New York's Residential Listing Service (the "RLS"). The information contained in this listing has not been verified by the RLS and should be verified by the consumer. The listing information provided here is for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use. Retransmission, redistribution or copying of this listing information is strictly prohibited except in connection with a consumer's consideration of the purchase and/or sale of an individual property. This listing 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. This advertisement does not suggest that the broker has a listing in this property or properties or that any property is currently available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Upper West Side

The median sale price in Upper West Side is $1.2M. Condos sit at a median of $1.8M and co-ops at $848K. Sale prices are down 10.9% year over year.

No. The median sale price in Upper West Side is currently 19.9% below the 5-year high recorded in January 2022. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.

Sale listings in Upper West Side have a median of 56 days on market. That is 8 days faster than the same point a year ago. Roughly 10.5% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.

Upper West Side is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 56 days and 10.5% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.

Upper West Side offers both co-ops and condos. Condos are the higher-priced segment at a $1.8M median, with co-ops at $848K.

Roughly 131 homes change hands each month in Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side is $4,750/month. Live RLS listings show studios at $3,895, 1-bedrooms at $5,075, 2-bedrooms at $7,495, 3+ bedrooms at $22,500 per month. Rents are up 5.6% year over year.

Median asking rent in Upper West Side is currently $200 below the 5-year high set in December 2025. Tenants may find slightly more value than at peak, though the gap can close quickly during peak leasing season.

Median asking rent in Upper West Side has risen 66.7% 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 Upper West Side, median sale prices range across All Upper East Side at $1.3M, Upper East Side at $1.3M, All Upper West Side at $1.2M, Manhattan at $1.1M. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.

Upper West Side is served by the 1, 2, 3, B, C trains. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 11 minutes from 86 St.

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 Upper West Side, 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].

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Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate 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 Upper West Side, I will guide you every step of the way.

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