Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Upper West Side

Manhattan · New York, NY

388 active listings · Median $1.3M

$1.3M
Median Asking
$4,800/mo
Median Rent/Mo
388
Active Listings
55
Avg Days on Market

Monthly Snapshot

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Market Pulse — Upper West Side

What defines this market

A condo-dominant submarket with moderate rent growth and rising sale prices.

Common search patterns

value buyerscondo-dominantappreciating sale priceshigh transaction volume

Median asking rent in Upper West Side is $4,800/month, $118 below the 5-year high set in Dec 2025. Rents are up +1.1% year over year and +50.2% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $1.33M, 14.7% below the 5-year high recorded in Jan 2022. Sale prices are up +7.2% year over year. Sale listings are clearing 11 days faster than at this point last year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $4,800/month ($118 below the 5-year high in Dec 2025)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +1.1%
  • 5-year rent change: +50.2%
  • Active rental listings: 2,058

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $1.33M (14.7% below the 5-year high in Jan 2022)
  • Condo vs co-op median: condos $1.76M / co-ops $988K
  • Year-over-year sale price change: +7.2%
  • Median days on market (sale): 55 days (11 days faster than a year ago)
  • Active for-sale listings: 1,218 (-13.7% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 13.7%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 138

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 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...

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

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

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

Median Asking Price
$1,335,000
+7.2% YoY
Median Rent
$4,800/mo
+1.1% YoY
Price per Sq Ft
$1,575
Sale-to-List Ratio
95.0%

Price Trends

Median closed sale price by month

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Current Inventory Snapshot

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Inventory & Activity
Active Listings1218
Pending Sales444
New This Week8
New This Month49
Avg DOM55 days
Price Cut Rate13.7%
Recent Sales
Sold Last 30 Days111
Sold Last 90 Days350
Sale-to-List95.0%
Asking Prices
Median Asking$1,335,000
Average Asking$3,311,811
Median $/SqFt$1,575
Median Condo$1,760,000
Median Co-op$987,500
Property Mix
Condo: --Co-op: --Other: --

Price by Bedroom

Based on active listings in Upper West Side

TypeActive ListingsMedian PricePrice Range
Studio26$519,500$225K - $725K
1 Bedroom115$825,000$299K - $3.19M
2 Bedrooms91$1,650,000$499K - $11.95M
3+ Bedrooms156$4,995,000$600K - $29.75M

Active Listings

Properties in Upper West Side

17
218 W 103rd Street 9-D
$1,495,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 777 sqft · Condo
218 W 103rd Street 9-D
Listed by: Nest Seekers LLC
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
19
321 W 78th Street 1E
$999,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
321 W 78th Street 1E
Listed by: Hauseit LLC
4
382 CENTRAL Park W 17X
$1,200,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 949 sqft · Condo
382 CENTRAL Park W 17X
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
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
21
285 CENTRAL Park W 3E
$3,850,000
4 BD · 3 BA · Co-op
285 CENTRAL Park W 3E
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
8
165 W 91ST Street 9G
$1,750,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 1,045 sqft · Condo
165 W 91ST Street 9G
Listed by: NB New York Properties Inc
16
440 W End Avenue 8F
$690,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
440 W End Avenue 8F
Listed by: Compass
13
160 W End Avenue 30M
$650,000
· 1 BA · 535 sqft · Co-op
160 W End Avenue 30M
Listed by: Compass
14
100 Riverside Boulevard 6R
$1,899,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 1,029 sqft · Condo
100 Riverside Boulevard 6R
Listed by: Compass
22
263 W END Avenue 11A
$1,500,000
2 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
263 W END Avenue 11A
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
201 W 89TH Street 4C
$750,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
201 W 89TH Street 4C
Listed by: MAGNETIC
8
186 W 80TH Street 7G
$540,000
· 1 BA · Condo
186 W 80TH Street 7G
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
16
1 Central Park W 32-F
$3,195,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 1,291 sqft · Condo
1 Central Park W 32-F
Listed by: Trump International Realty New York
18
51 W 73rd Street
$8,750,000
7 BD · 7 BA · 7,080 sqft · SingleFamilyResidence
51 W 73rd Street
Listed by: Vandenberg Inc
18
230 Riverside Drive 17D
$2,095,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,500 sqft · Condo
230 Riverside Drive 17D
Listed by: Compass
13
245 W 104th Street 14C
$1,195,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,200 sqft · Co-op
245 W 104th Street 14C
Listed by: Compass
14
326 W 83RD Street 5A
$380,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
326 W 83RD Street 5A
Listed by: Platinum Forbes Global Properties
27
250 W 96TH Street 3G
$2,250,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,212 sqft · Condo
250 W 96TH Street 3G
Listed by: Corcoran Group
5
26 W 97TH Street 1A
$550,000
· 1 BA · 550 sqft · Condo
26 W 97TH Street 1A
Listed by: Corcoran Group
28
211 W 84th Street 6F
$2,425,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 1,090 sqft · Condo
211 W 84th Street 6F
Listed by: Compass
21
163 W 76TH Street
$16,000,000
6 BD · 7 BA · 8,000 sqft · SingleFamilyResidence
163 W 76TH Street
Listed by: Coldwell Banker Warburg
19
250 W 90th Street 5-K
$1,575,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,280 sqft · Condo
250 W 90th Street 5-K
Listed by: Stephen P Wald Real Estate Associates Inc
9
165 W End Avenue 20K
$1,650,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,157 sqft · Co-op
165 W End Avenue 20K
Listed by: Compass
10
10 W End Avenue 8K
$1,895,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,249 sqft · Condo
10 W End Avenue 8K
Listed by: Compass
10
332 W 101st Street 4F
$575,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
332 W 101st Street 4F
Listed by: Compass
10
101 W 79TH Street 3A
$1,495,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 858 sqft · Condo
101 W 79TH Street 3A
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
14
132 W 80TH Street 4R
$575,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
132 W 80TH Street 4R
Listed by: Ann Ferguson LLC
20
505 W END Avenue 4D
$1,400,000
2 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
505 W END Avenue 4D
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
17
555 W END Avenue 4W
$6,995,000
4 BD · 5 BA · 2,716 sqft · Condo
555 W END Avenue 4W
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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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Homes in Upper West Side take a median 55 days to sell. Source: StreetEasy market data.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper West Side

The median sale price in Upper West Side is $1.3M. Condos sit at a median of $1.8M and co-ops at $988K. Sale prices are up 7.2% year over year.

No. The median sale price in Upper West Side is currently 14.7% 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 55 days on market. That is 11 days faster than the same point a year ago. Roughly 13.7% 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 55 days and 13.7% 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 $988K.

Roughly 138 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 $4,800/month. Live RLS listings show studios at $3,800, 1-bedrooms at $4,750, 2-bedrooms at $6,000, 3+ bedrooms at $12,450 per month. Rents are up 1.1% year over year.

Median asking rent in Upper West Side is currently $118 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 50.2% 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 Central Park South at $1.7M, Upper East Side at $1.4M, Manhattan at $1.2M, Morningside Heights at $720K. 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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