Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Chelsea

Manhattan · New York, NY

317 active listings · Median $1.3M

$1.3M
Median Asking
$5,975/mo
Median Rent/Mo
366
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Market Pulse — Chelsea

What defines this market

A condo-dominant submarket with rents at the 5-year high and sale values below the 5-year high.

Common search patterns

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Median asking rent in Chelsea sits at $5,975/month, matching the 5-year high. Rents are up +7.7% year over year and +70.7% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $1.25M, 44.1% below the 5-year high recorded in Jan 2024. Sale prices are down -19.4% year over year. Sale listings are clearing 4 days faster than at this point last year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $5,975/month (at the 5-year high)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +7.7%
  • 5-year rent change: +70.7%
  • Active rental listings: 721

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $1.25M (44.1% below the 5-year high in Jan 2024)
  • Condo vs co-op median: condos $3.05M / co-ops $830K
  • Year-over-year sale price change: -19.4%
  • Median days on market (sale): 60.5 days (4 days faster than a year ago)
  • Active for-sale listings: 366 (-12.9% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 12.8%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 39

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 Chelsea

Chelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood mixes industrial history with modern luxury. The real estate market here is dominated by high-end condominium developments designed by world...

Quick Facts

BoroughManhattan
Zip Codes10001, 10011
Subway1, 2, 3, A, B, C, D, E, F, M, N, Q, R, W trains
Building TypesPre-war buildings, Condos, Townhouses/Brownstones

Transit, Schools & Commute

Subway Lines:1 2 3 A B C D E F M N Q R W

Stations: 34 St-Penn Station (0.59 mi), 34 St-Herald Sq (0.74 mi)

Midtown: 16 min (2 express from 34 St-Penn Station)


Nearby Schools

SchoolGradesDist
NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies6-120.40 mi
NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies6-120.40 mi

Market Report

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Active Listings

Properties in Chelsea

21
345-347 W 19TH Street
$24,500,000
6 BD · 8 BA · 8,167 sqft · SingleFamilyResidence
345-347 W 19TH Street
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
5
128 W 23rd Street 7C
$1,250,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 610 sqft · Condo
128 W 23rd Street 7C
Listed by: Compass
16
520 W 23rd Street 8A
$1,080,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 667 sqft · Condop
520 W 23rd Street 8A
Listed by: Compass
14
261 W 22nd Street 23
$479,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
261 W 22nd Street 23
Listed by: Compass
2
155 W 20th Street 6H
$849,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 850 sqft · Co-op
155 W 20th Street 6H
Listed by: Compass
23
459 W 18TH Street 3
$3,900,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 2,177 sqft · Condo
459 W 18TH Street 3
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
26
455 W 19th Street PH2
$14,950,000
4 BD · 4 BA · 3,474 sqft · Condo
455 W 19th Street PH2
Listed by: Compass
15
125 W 21st Street 5B
$1,495,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 992 sqft · Condo
125 W 21st Street 5B
Listed by: Compass
21
128 W 26th Street PH
$2,700,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,426 sqft · Condo
128 W 26th Street PH
Listed by: Compass
37
215 W 28TH Street 17C
$4,475,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 1,848 sqft · Condo
215 W 28TH Street 17C
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
7
77 7TH Avenue 3H
$999,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
77 7TH Avenue 3H
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
11
211 W 14TH Street 10B
$3,000,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,342 sqft · Condo
211 W 14TH Street 10B
Listed by: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties
33
215 W 28TH Street 20B
$4,775,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,675 sqft · Condo
215 W 28TH Street 20B
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
15
77 7TH Avenue 17H
$1,050,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
77 7TH Avenue 17H
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
36
215 W 28TH Street 18B
$5,490,000
4 BD · 5 BA · 2,195 sqft · Condo
215 W 28TH Street 18B
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
36
215 W 28TH Street 16A
$4,750,000
4 BD · 5 BA · 2,100 sqft · Condo
215 W 28TH Street 16A
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
8
237 W 19TH Street B
$1,475,000
2 BD · 1 BA · 675 sqft · Condo
237 W 19TH Street B
Listed by: Corcoran Group
26
215 W 28TH Street 14C
$4,395,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 1,848 sqft · Condo
215 W 28TH Street 14C
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
16
161 W 16TH Street 6G
$1,150,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 800 sqft · Co-op
161 W 16TH Street 6G
Listed by: Corcoran Group
28
500 W 18th Street EAST 20C
$3,175,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 1,069 sqft · Condo
500 W 18th Street EAST 20C
Listed by: Compass
9
228 W 21st Street 2
$1,800,000
2 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
228 W 21st Street 2
Listed by: Compass
5
252 7TH Avenue 3W
$2,600,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 1,512 sqft · Condo
252 7TH Avenue 3W
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
9
520 W 23RD Street 14A
$660,000
· 1 BA · Condop
520 W 23RD Street 14A
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
8
166 W 18TH Street 8B
$3,050,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,371 sqft · Condo
166 W 18TH Street 8B
Listed by: Manhattan Miami Real Estate LLC
12
141 W 24TH Street PH7
$6,499,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 3,600 sqft · Condo
141 W 24TH Street PH7
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
20
305 W 16th Street 6E
$2,395,000
2 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
305 W 16th Street 6E
Listed by: CORE Group Marketing LLC
13
144 W 27TH Street 10F
$1,950,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,822 sqft · Condo
144 W 27TH Street 10F
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Brooklyn LLC
12
231 W 21ST Street 5C
$899,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
231 W 21ST Street 5C
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
8
354 W 23rd Street 2A
$795,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
354 W 23rd Street 2A
Listed by: Compass
11
165 W 20TH Street 6GH
$2,995,000
3 BD · 3 BA · Co-op
165 W 20TH Street 6GH
Listed by: The Agency Brokerage

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 Chelsea

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 Chelsea 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 Chelsea

The median sale price in Chelsea is $1.3M. Condos sit at a median of $3.1M and co-ops at $830K. Sale prices are down 19.4% year over year.

No. The median sale price in Chelsea is currently 44.1% below the 5-year high recorded in January 2024. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.

Sale listings in Chelsea have a median of 60.5 days on market. That is 4 days faster than the same point a year ago. Roughly 12.8% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.

Chelsea is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 60.5 days and 12.8% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.

Chelsea offers both co-ops and condos. Condos are the higher-priced segment at a $3.1M median, with co-ops at $830K.

Roughly 39 homes change hands each month in Chelsea 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 Chelsea is $5,975/month. Live RLS listings show studios at $4,995, 1-bedrooms at $10,750, 2-bedrooms at $9,500, 3+ bedrooms at $13,900 per month. Rents are up 7.7% year over year.

Yes. The median asking rent in Chelsea 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 Chelsea has risen 70.7% 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 Chelsea, median sale prices range across Flatiron at $2.8M, Greenwich Village at $1.8M, West Village at $1.6M, Midtown South at $850K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.

Chelsea is served by the 1, 2, 3, A, B, C, D, E, F, M, N, Q, R, W trains. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 16 minutes from 34 St-Penn Station.

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 Chelsea, 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 Chelsea, I will guide you every step of the way.

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