Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Upper East Side

Manhattan · New York, NY

302 active listings · Median $1.4M

$1.4M
Median Asking
$4,425/mo
Median Rent/Mo
302
Active Listings
60
Avg Days on Market

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Market Pulse — Upper East Side

What defines this market

A mixed-stock submarket with rents at the 5-year high and rising sale prices.

Common search patterns

value buyerstight rental marketappreciating sale priceshigh transaction volume

Median asking rent in Upper East Side sits at $4,425/month, matching the 5-year high. Rents are up +4.1% year over year and +73.5% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $1.40M, 13.8% below the 5-year high recorded in Nov 2025. Sale prices are up +9.8% year over year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $4,425/month (at the 5-year high)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +4.1%
  • 5-year rent change: +73.5%
  • Active rental listings: 1,950

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $1.40M (13.8% below the 5-year high in Nov 2025)
  • Condo vs co-op median: condos $1.57M / co-ops $1.22M
  • Year-over-year sale price change: +9.8%
  • Median days on market (sale): 60 days
  • Active for-sale listings: 1,735 (-7.6% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 12.7%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 208

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 Jun 2026.

About Upper East Side

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultr...

In my 25+ years selling real estate across New York City, I use this Upper East Side data in real negotiations, not just for a web page.

Quick Facts

BoroughManhattan
Zip Codes10021, 10028, 10065, 10075, 10128
Subway4, 5, 6 trains
Building TypesCo-ops, Condos, New construction

Transit, Schools & Commute

Subway Lines:4 5 6

Stations: 77 St (0.17 mi), 86 St (0.40 mi), 68 St-Hunter College (0.53 mi)

Midtown: 16 min (6 local from 77 St)


Market Report

Live data from REBNY/RLS. Updated every 15 minutes.

Median Asking Price
$1,400,000
+9.8% YoY
Median Rent
$4,425/mo
+4.1% YoY
Price per Sq Ft
$1,617
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.0%

Price Trends

Median closed sale price by month

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Own in Upper East Side? What it would sell for today

Upper East Side stock is historic pre-war cooperatives and Beaux-Arts buildings, doorman towers and newer condominiums along the Second Avenue Subway corridor. Buyers weigh that stock against Museum Mile and Central Park. Co-op sellers should have the board package, building financials and the building's financing rules ready; condo sellers, the offering plan amendments and common-charge history.

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Current Inventory Snapshot

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Inventory & Activity
Active Listings1735
Pending Sales250
New This Week25
New This Month133
Avg DOM60 days
Price Cut Rate12.7%
Recent Sales
Sold Last 30 Days67
Sold Last 90 Days181
Sale-to-List97.0%
Asking Prices
Median Asking$1,400,000
Average Asking$5,007,292
Median $/SqFt$1,617
Median Condo$1,575,000
Median Co-op$1,220,000
Property Mix
Condo: --Co-op: --Other: --

Price by Bedroom

Based on active listings in Upper East Side

TypeActive ListingsMedian PricePrice Range
Studio26$457,500$199K - $1.20M
1 Bedroom81$750,000$349K - $2.19M
2 Bedrooms66$1,750,000$715K - $6.95M
3+ Bedrooms126$5,675,000$790K - $50.00M

Active Listings

Properties in Upper East Side

14
233 E 69th Street 17-G
$675,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
233 E 69th Street 17-G
Listed by: Time Equities Brokerage LLC
14
517 E 77th Street 2G
$450,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
517 E 77th Street 2G
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
16
3 E 85th Street 1B
$599,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
3 E 85th Street 1B
Listed by: Compass
7
301 E 64th Street 9L
$595,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
301 E 64th Street 9L
Listed by: Bond New York Properties LLC
9
444 E 87th Street 4-B
$515,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
444 E 87th Street 4-B
Listed by: Nest Seekers LLC
27
19 E 92nd Street
$16,950,000
5 BD · 6 BA · 5,225 sqft · SingleFamilyResidence
19 E 92nd Street
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
9
12 E 97th Street 6A
$635,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
12 E 97th Street 6A
Listed by: Compass
17
330 E 72nd Street 11
$3,170,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 2,334 sqft · Condo
330 E 72nd Street 11
Listed by: The Heller Organization Inc
19
350 E 62nd Street 3 O
$515,000
· 1 BA · 466 sqft · Condo
350 E 62nd Street 3 O
Listed by: Hauseit LLC
16
422 E 72nd Street 24-D
$2,100,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,327 sqft · Condo
422 E 72nd Street 24-D
Listed by: R New York
21
1021 Park Avenue 14C
$3,600,000
3 BD · 4 BA · Co-op
1021 Park Avenue 14C
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
15
165 E 60th Street 5-A
$2,500,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 2,350 sqft · Co-op
165 E 60th Street 5-A
Listed by: Nest Seekers LLC
12
310 E 70th Street 1-K
$399,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
310 E 70th Street 1-K
Listed by: Nest Seekers LLC
15
200 E 95th Street 27C
$5,000,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,938 sqft · Condo
200 E 95th Street 27C
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
14
122 E 82ND Street 8AD
$3,250,000
4 BD · 3 BA · Co-op
122 E 82ND Street 8AD
Listed by: Christies International Real Estate Group LLC
16
38 E 85th Street 1
$850,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
38 E 85th Street 1
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
13
219 E 83rd Street 2
$1,875,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,700 sqft · Co-op
219 E 83rd Street 2
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
26
175 E 74th Street 12C
$1,399,930
2 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
175 E 74th Street 12C
Listed by: CRUM GROUP
17
408 E 79th Street 3A
$1,999,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,465 sqft · Condo
408 E 79th Street 3A
Listed by: UbiQ NY Ltd
18
315 E 70th Street 8K
$925,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
315 E 70th Street 8K
Listed by: Living New York
17
205 E 59th Street 12-B
$2,195,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,113 sqft · Condo
205 E 59th Street 12-B
Listed by: Nest Seekers LLC
15
205 E 59th Street 12-A
$2,195,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 1,122 sqft · Condo
205 E 59th Street 12-A
Listed by: Nest Seekers LLC
18
205 E 59th Street 12-AB
$4,390,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 2,235 sqft · Condo
205 E 59th Street 12-AB
Listed by: Nest Seekers LLC
14
90 E End Avenue 4B
$2,195,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,744 sqft · Condo
90 E End Avenue 4B
Listed by: Compass
26
1158 5th Avenue 4A
$3,750,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 2,500 sqft · Co-op
1158 5th Avenue 4A
Listed by: Compass
11
455 E 86th Street 11A
$1,895,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,500 sqft · Condo
455 E 86th Street 11A
Listed by: Compass
15
440 E 79th Street 12-I
$465,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
440 E 79th Street 12-I
Listed by: SAMUEL REALTY GROUP LLC
16
509 E 77th Street 5G
$369,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
509 E 77th Street 5G
Listed by: Compass
17
116 E 61st Street
$14,995,000
6 BD · 7 BA · 5,750 sqft · SingleFamilyResidence
116 E 61st Street
Listed by: Nest Seekers LLC
8
233 E 70th Street 12-V
$475,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
233 E 70th Street 12-V
Listed by: Weichert Properties

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 East Side

25+ years

Experience across NYC

1,000+

Transactions closed

23+

Transactions in Upper East Side

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

Reviews

Milton helped me purchase my first Manhattan condo, and I can't recommend him highly enough. What could have been a stressful process ended up feeling remarkably smooth. From the initial offer through closing, Milton was responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to take the time to answer questions and explain the details. I always felt informed and supported, but never pressured. If you're looking for a broker who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping his clients succeed, I would absolutely recommend Milton.

M
Mr. B
Buyer · Manhattan

Milton was extremely helpful in finding my dream place. He was quick, friendly, and extremely responsive. He made the process so easy for me that it really took a weight off my shoulders. He took his time to work with my schedule and make sure I felt comfortable in my new place. I am really thankful. Highly recommend.

P
Pia P.
Renter · Manhattan

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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper East Side

The median sale price in Upper East Side is $1.4M. Condos sit at a median of $1.6M and co-ops at $1.2M. Sale prices are up 9.8% year over year.

No. The median sale price in Upper East Side is currently 13.8% below the 5-year high recorded in November 2025. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.

Sale listings in Upper East Side have a median of 60 days on market. Roughly 12.7% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.

Upper East Side is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 60 days and 12.7% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.

Upper East Side offers both co-ops and condos. The two segments price similarly, with condos at a $1.6M median and co-ops at $1.2M.

Roughly 208 homes change hands each month in Upper East 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 East Side is $4,425/month. Live RLS listings show studios at $3,350, 1-bedrooms at $5,550, 2-bedrooms at $6,048, 3+ bedrooms at $20,000 per month. Rents are up 4.1% year over year.

Yes. The median asking rent in Upper East Side 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 Upper East Side has risen 73.5% 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 East Side, median sale prices range across Central Park South at $1.7M, Upper West Side at $1.3M, Manhattan at $1.2M, Roosevelt Island at $790K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.

Upper East Side is served by the 4, 5, 6 trains. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 16 minutes from 77 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 East 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 East Side, I will guide you every step of the way.

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