Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Chelsea

Manhattan · New York, NY

281 active listings · Median $1.4M

$1.4M
Median Asking
$6,131/mo
Median Rent/Mo
281
Active Listings
64.5
Avg Days on Market

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Market Pulse — Chelsea

What defines this market

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

Common search patterns

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Median asking rent in Chelsea is $6,131/month, $11 below the 5-year high set in May 2026. Rents are up +7.8% year over year and +46.2% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $1.39M, 38.0% below the 5-year high recorded in Dec 2024. Sale prices are up +33.8% year over year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $6,131/month ($11 below the 5-year high in May 2026)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +7.8%
  • 5-year rent change: +46.2%
  • Active rental listings: 834

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $1.39M (38.0% below the 5-year high in Dec 2024)
  • Condo vs co-op median: condos $2.37M / co-ops $960K
  • Year-over-year sale price change: +33.8%
  • Median days on market (sale): 64.5 days
  • Active for-sale listings: 414 (-17.2% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 15.5%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 37

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 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...

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

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

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

Median Asking Price
$1,385,000
+33.8% YoY
Median Rent
$6,131/mo
+7.8% YoY
Price per Sq Ft
$1,881
Sale-to-List Ratio
96.0%

Price Trends

Median closed sale price by month

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Current Inventory Snapshot

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Inventory & Activity
Active Listings414
Pending Sales167
New This Week7
New This Month38
Avg DOM64.5 days
Price Cut Rate15.5%
Recent Sales
Sold Last 30 Days43
Sold Last 90 Days114
Sale-to-List96.0%
Asking Prices
Median Asking$1,385,000
Average Asking$3,750,207
Median $/SqFt$1,881
Median Condo$2,370,000
Median Co-op$960,000
Property Mix
Condo: --Co-op: --Other: --

Price by Bedroom

Based on active listings in Chelsea

TypeActive ListingsMedian PricePrice Range
Studio38$605,000$360K - $1.68M
1 Bedroom92$1,197,500$525K - $3.00M
2 Bedrooms67$2,495,000$479K - $11.99M
3+ Bedrooms84$5,995,000$889K - $44.95M

Active Listings

Properties in Chelsea

13
116 W 29TH Street 10E
$3,200,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 2,450 sqft · Co-op
116 W 29TH Street 10E
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
9
200 W 20TH Street 303
$510,000
· 1 BA · 530 sqft · Co-op
200 W 20TH Street 303
Listed by: The Agency Brokerage
19
233 W 26th Street 7E
$2,800,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 2,000 sqft · Co-op
233 W 26th Street 7E
Listed by: Compass
23
130 W 19TH Street THD
$3,600,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,652 sqft · Condo
130 W 19TH Street THD
Listed by: The Agency Brokerage
12
128 W 26TH Street 2
$2,500,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,374 sqft · Condo
128 W 26TH Street 2
Listed by: Corcoran Group
10
315 W 23RD Street 11A
$1,400,000
2 BD · 1 BA · 1,200 sqft · Co-op
315 W 23RD Street 11A
Listed by: Corcoran Group
11
500 W 18TH Street WEST_23C
$10,885,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 2,639 sqft · Condo
500 W 18TH Street WEST_23C
Listed by: Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group
25
500 W 18TH Street EAST18B
$8,015,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 2,630 sqft · Condo
500 W 18TH Street EAST18B
Listed by: Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group
15
500 W 18TH Street WEST_11C
$9,400,000
4 BD · 5 BA · 2,904 sqft · Condo
500 W 18TH Street WEST_11C
Listed by: Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group
12
500 W 18TH Street EAST_12F
$4,590,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,751 sqft · Condo
500 W 18TH Street EAST_12F
Listed by: Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group
11
500 W 18TH Street EAST_22E
$6,875,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 2,034 sqft · Condo
500 W 18TH Street EAST_22E
Listed by: Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group
12
500 W 18TH Street EAST_18A
$9,225,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 2,559 sqft · Condo
500 W 18TH Street EAST_18A
Listed by: Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group
15
500 W 18TH Street EAST_11A
$6,925,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 2,439 sqft · Condo
500 W 18TH Street EAST_11A
Listed by: Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group
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
27
101 W 24th Street 36C
$4,500,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,673 sqft · Condo
101 W 24th Street 36C
Listed by: Compass
22
101 W 24th Street 29B
$2,650,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,242 sqft · Condo
101 W 24th Street 29B
Listed by: Compass
14
420 W 25th Street PHA
$3,900,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,985 sqft · Condo
420 W 25th Street PHA
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
9
360 W 21st Street 3H
$1,150,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
360 W 21st Street 3H
Listed by: Compass
13
520 W 23rd Street 6-C
$1,170,000
2 BD · 2 BA · Condop
520 W 23rd Street 6-C
Listed by: LUCA PACI REAL ESTATE
12
555 W 23RD Street N9N
$1,350,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 750 sqft · Condo
555 W 23RD Street N9N
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
13
555 W 23RD Street N10J
$1,250,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 670 sqft · Condo
555 W 23RD Street N10J
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
14
166 W 18th Street 4A
$1,750,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 937 sqft · Condo
166 W 18th Street 4A
Listed by: Compass
9
520 W 23RD Street 14A
$660,000
· 1 BA · Condop
520 W 23RD Street 14A
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
16
249 W 29th Street 8N
$2,250,000
2 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
249 W 29th Street 8N
Listed by: Compass
16
520 W 23rd Street 8AS
$999,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 667 sqft · Condop
520 W 23rd Street 8AS
Listed by: Compass
13
201 W 21st Street 9A
$435,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
201 W 21st Street 9A
Listed by: Compass
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
12
261 W 25TH Street 4E
$1,350,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 783 sqft · Condo
261 W 25TH Street 4E
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
29
524 W 19TH Street 1A
$3,700,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,986 sqft · Condo
524 W 19TH Street 1A
Listed by: Serhant
14
252 7TH Avenue PHP
$4,995,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 2,525 sqft · Condo
252 7TH Avenue PHP
Listed by: Argo Residential

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Chelsea

The median sale price in Chelsea is $1.4M. Condos sit at a median of $2.4M and co-ops at $960K. Sale prices are up 33.8% year over year.

No. The median sale price in Chelsea is currently 38.0% below the 5-year high recorded in December 2024. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.

Sale listings in Chelsea have a median of 64.5 days on market. Roughly 15.5% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.

Chelsea is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 64.5 days and 15.5% 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 $2.4M median, with co-ops at $960K.

Roughly 37 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 $6,131/month. Live RLS listings show studios at $3,750, 1-bedrooms at $9,625, 2-bedrooms at $9,750, 3+ bedrooms at $24,750 per month. Rents are up 7.8% year over year.

Median asking rent in Chelsea is currently $11 below the 5-year high set in May 2026. Tenants may find slightly more value than at peak, though the gap can close quickly during peak leasing season.

Median asking rent in Chelsea has risen 46.2% 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 Chelsea, median sale prices range across Greenwich Village at $2.0M, Flatiron at $1.5M, West Village at $1.3M, Midtown South at $765K. 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 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 Chelsea, I will guide you every step of the way.

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