Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Chelsea

Manhattan · New York, NY

316 active listings · Median $1.3M

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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.

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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

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Active Listings

Properties in Chelsea

19
233 W 26TH Street 1RW
$2,695,000
2 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
233 W 26TH Street 1RW
Listed by: Serhant
10
500 W 18TH Street W15E
$2,650,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 904 sqft · Condo
500 W 18TH Street W15E
Listed by: Corcoran Group
21
100 11TH Avenue 12B
$4,750,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 2,060 sqft · Condo
100 11TH Avenue 12B
Listed by: Heatmap Real Estate Advisors
27
515 W 23rd Street PH
$11,250,000
4 BD · 5 BA · 3,554 sqft · Condo
515 W 23rd Street PH
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
9
315 7th Avenue 16C
$849,000
· 1 BA · 612 sqft · Condo
315 7th Avenue 16C
Listed by: Compass
13
130 W 19TH Street 7A
$2,650,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,571 sqft · Condo
130 W 19TH Street 7A
Listed by: Ostrov Realty Group Limited
23
336 W 19TH Street 1
$5,500,000
21 BD · 14 BA · 6,546 sqft · Residential
336 W 19TH Street 1
Listed by: City Sphere
15
455 W 19th Street 6S
$3,950,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,303 sqft · Condo
455 W 19th Street 6S
Listed by: Compass
8
161 W 16TH Street 16I
$795,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
161 W 16TH Street 16I
Listed by: Corcoran Group
12
456 W 19TH Street PHH
$7,595,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 2,829 sqft · Condo
456 W 19TH Street PHH
Listed by: Corcoran Group
30
456 W 19TH Street 6/7DE
$5,270,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 2,636 sqft · Condo
456 W 19TH Street 6/7DE
Listed by: Corcoran 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
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
12
500 W 18TH Street EAST_15B
$7,500,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 2,523 sqft · Condo
500 W 18TH Street EAST_15B
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
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
14
500 W 18TH Street WEST_PH35B
$26,600,000
4 BD · 5 BA · 5,059 sqft · Condo
500 W 18TH Street WEST_PH35B
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
17
500 W 18TH Street EAST_22B
$12,220,000
4 BD · 4 BA · 3,373 sqft · Condo
500 W 18TH Street EAST_22B
Listed by: Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group
15
500 W 18TH Street WEST_6C
$6,010,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,925 sqft · Condo
500 W 18TH Street WEST_6C
Listed by: Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group
15
500 W 18TH Street WEST_22C
$9,995,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 2,638 sqft · Condo
500 W 18TH Street WEST_22C
Listed by: Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group
12
500 W 18TH Street WEST_9C
$6,455,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 2,170 sqft · Condo
500 W 18TH Street WEST_9C
Listed by: Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group
7
252 7TH Avenue 8T
$1,695,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,140 sqft · Condo
252 7TH Avenue 8T
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
8
325 W 22ND Street
$5,995,000
5 BD · 4 BA · 4,000 sqft · MultiFamily
325 W 22ND Street
Listed by: Simple Real Estate
11
555 W 23rd Street S-12R
$1,200,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 852 sqft · Condo
555 W 23rd Street S-12R
Listed by: Tiffany Bauman Real Estate LLC
17
456 W 19TH Street 4A
$2,925,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,718 sqft · Condo
456 W 19TH Street 4A
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
7
309 W 20TH Street 4R
$710,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
309 W 20TH Street 4R
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
20
334 W 20th Street
$20,700,000
5 BD · 7 BA · 7,058 sqft · SingleFamilyResidence
334 W 20th Street
Listed by: Compass
27
500 W 18TH Street W20B
$2,995,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 1,046 sqft · Condo
500 W 18TH Street W20B
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 last updated: 1/1/1970.

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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 $1.3M. 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 $4,600, 1-bedrooms at $10,875, 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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