Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Midtown East

Manhattan · New York, NY

232 active listings · Median $775K

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Market Pulse — Midtown East

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 clearing quickly.

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Median asking rent in Midtown East sits at $4,895/month, matching the 5-year high. Rents are up +8.8% year over year and +66.2% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $775K, 23.0% below the 5-year high recorded in Jun 2025. Sale prices are down -16.2% year over year. Sale listings are clearing 37 days faster than at this point last year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $4,895/month (at the 5-year high)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +8.8%
  • 5-year rent change: +66.2%
  • Active rental listings: 1,710

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $775K (23.0% below the 5-year high in Jun 2025)
  • Condo vs co-op median: condos $990K / co-ops $628K
  • Year-over-year sale price change: -16.2%
  • Median days on market (sale): 60 days (37 days faster than a year ago)
  • Active for-sale listings: 1,163 (+1.8% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 13.2%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 95

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 Midtown East

Midtown East is a dynamic hub that is the gateway to Manhattan for many. Home to iconic landmarks like Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building, the neighborhood offers unparalleled convenience for commuters and professionals. The residential landscape is a mix of high-rise luxury towers and...

Quick Facts

BoroughManhattan
Zip Codes10016, 10017, 10022, 10055
Subway4, 5, 6, 7, E, M, S trains
Building TypesCo-ops

Transit, Schools & Commute

Subway Lines:4 5 6 7 E M S

Stations: Grand Central-42 St (0.28 mi), 51 St (0.30 mi), Lexington Av/53 St (0.36 mi), 5 Av/53 St (0.55 mi), 59 St (0.72 mi)

Midtown: 10 min (4 express from Grand Central-42 St)


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Active Listings

Properties in Midtown East

19
60 E 55TH Street 17AD
$2,295,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,840 sqft · Condo
60 E 55TH Street 17AD
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
9
342 E 53rd Street 1G
$675,000
1 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
342 E 53rd Street 1G
Listed by: Compass
27
641 5TH Avenue 33F34EF
$11,995,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 4,500 sqft · Condo
641 5TH Avenue 33F34EF
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
8
301 E 45th Street 5E
$850,000
2 BD · 1 BA · 759 sqft · Condo
301 E 45th Street 5E
Listed by: Compass
6
150 E 49th Street 9E
$595,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
150 E 49th Street 9E
Listed by: Compass
10
212 E 57th Street 5C
$1,695,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,260 sqft · Condo
212 E 57th Street 5C
Listed by: Compass
13
439 E 51st Street 8A
$1,350,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,370 sqft · Co-op
439 E 51st Street 8A
Listed by: Compass
9
345 E 52nd Street 8G
$610,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 850 sqft · Co-op
345 E 52nd Street 8G
Listed by: Compass
8
345 E 52nd Street 3G
$649,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 850 sqft · Co-op
345 E 52nd Street 3G
Listed by: Compass
18
660 LEXINGTON Avenue 7A
$3,775,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,479 sqft · Condo
660 LEXINGTON Avenue 7A
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
24
660 LEXINGTON Avenue 3A
$3,925,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,600 sqft · Condo
660 LEXINGTON Avenue 3A
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
34
660 LEXINGTON Avenue PHA
$13,750,000
4 BD · 5 BA · 3,750 sqft · Condo
660 LEXINGTON Avenue PHA
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
8
250 E 49th Street 14CD
$2,740,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 2,086 sqft · Condo
250 E 49th Street 14CD
Listed by: Compass
33
660 LEXINGTON Avenue 4B
$3,350,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,300 sqft · Condo
660 LEXINGTON Avenue 4B
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
24
660 LEXINGTON Avenue 2B
$2,500,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,163 sqft · Condo
660 LEXINGTON Avenue 2B
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
5
111 E 56th Street 1108
$550,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
111 E 56th Street 1108
Listed by: Compass
8
225 E 57th Street 5S
$680,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
225 E 57th Street 5S
Listed by: Compass
7
5 Tudor City Place 1131
$559,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
5 Tudor City Place 1131
Listed by: Steven Corcoran Real Estate LLC
13
865 United Nations Plaza 9C
$850,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 934 sqft · Condo
865 United Nations Plaza 9C
Listed by: Compass
16
155 E 49th Street 10A
$399,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
155 E 49th Street 10A
Listed by: Compass
21
860 United Nations Plaza 36D
$2,000,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 3,482 sqft · Co-op
860 United Nations Plaza 36D
Listed by: Compass
11
5 E 44TH Street 11
$2,150,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,416 sqft · Condo
5 E 44TH Street 11
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
14
641 5TH Avenue 38B
$2,950,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,238 sqft · Condo
641 5TH Avenue 38B
Listed by: Manhattan Miami Real Estate LLC
19
641 5TH Avenue 23A
$2,900,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,791 sqft · Condo
641 5TH Avenue 23A
Listed by: Christies International Real Estate Group LLC
8
220 E 57th Street 17G
$595,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
220 E 57th Street 17G
Listed by: Compass
18
685 5TH Avenue 8A
$5,300,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,264 sqft · Condo
685 5TH Avenue 8A
Listed by: Serhant
18
685 5TH Avenue 17D
$4,250,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 1,078 sqft · Condo
685 5TH Avenue 17D
Listed by: Serhant
6
249 E 48th Street 16E
$895,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 782 sqft · Condo
249 E 48th Street 16E
Listed by: Compass
16
685 5TH Avenue 22A
$3,950,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 1,082 sqft · Condo
685 5TH Avenue 22A
Listed by: Serhant
15
685 5TH Avenue 7C
$1,750,000
· 1 BA · 603 sqft · Condo
685 5TH Avenue 7C
Listed by: Serhant

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 Midtown East

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 Midtown East 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown East

The median sale price in Midtown East is $775K. Condos sit at a median of $990K and co-ops at $628K. Sale prices are down 16.2% year over year.

No. The median sale price in Midtown East is currently 23.0% below the 5-year high recorded in June 2025. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.

Sale listings in Midtown East have a median of 60 days on market. That is 37 days faster than the same point a year ago. Roughly 13.2% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.

Midtown East is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 60 days and 13.2% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.

Midtown East offers both co-ops and condos. Condos are the higher-priced segment at a $990K median, with co-ops at $628K.

Roughly 95 homes change hands each month in Midtown East 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 Midtown East is $4,895/month. Live RLS listings show studios at $3,238, 1-bedrooms at $5,200, 2-bedrooms at $24,250, 3+ bedrooms at $30,998 per month. Rents are up 8.8% year over year.

Yes. The median asking rent in Midtown East 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 Midtown East has risen 66.2% 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 Midtown East, median sale prices range across Midtown at $2.1M, Central Park South at $1.1M, Midtown West at $990K, All Midtown at $905K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.

Midtown East is served by the 4, 5, 6, 7, E, M, S trains. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 10 minutes from Grand Central-42 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 Midtown East, 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 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 Midtown East, I will guide you every step of the way.

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