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25+ years experience · 1,000+ transactions · 5-star reviews
Manhattan · New York, NY
129 active listings · Median $1.5M
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A condo-dominant submarket with strong rent growth and rising sale prices.
Median asking rent in Lower East Side is $5,100/month, $200 below the 5-year high set in Apr 2026. Rents are up +7.4% year over year and +58.4% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $1.47M, 16.2% below the 5-year high recorded in Sep 2024. Sale listings are clearing 14 days faster than at this point last year.
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.
The Lower East Side (LES) is a neighborhood where New York’s storied history meets its high-end future. Known for its legendary nightlife and deep historic roots, the area has seen a dramatic transformation with the arrival of luxury towers like Essex Crossing. The housing stock is a unique mix of h...
In my 25+ years selling real estate across New York City, I use this Lower East Side data in real negotiations, not just for a web page.
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Zip Code | 10002 |
| Subway | B, D, F, J, M, Z trains |
| Building Types | Co-ops, Condos, Walk-ups |
Stations: East Broadway (0.26 mi), Delancey St-Essex St (0.29 mi), Grand St (0.49 mi), Bowery (0.55 mi), Second Ave (0.62 mi)
Midtown: 14 min (F express from East Broadway)
| School | Grades | Dist |
|---|---|---|
| P.S. 020 Anna Silver | PK-5 | 0.28 mi |
| P.S. 015 Roberto Clemente | PK-5 | 0.58 mi |
| The STAR Academy - P.S.63 | PK-5 | 0.72 mi |
| P.S. 034 Franklin D. Roosevelt | PK-5 | 0.91 mi |
| Henry Street School for International Studies | 6-12 | 0.08 mi |
| I.S. 140 Tompkins Square Middle School | 6-8 | 0.23 mi |
Live data from REBNY/RLS. Updated every 15 minutes.
Median closed sale price by month
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| Inventory & Activity | |
| Active Listings | 225 |
| Pending Sales | 56 |
| New This Week | 7 |
| New This Month | 20 |
| Avg DOM | 53 days |
| Price Cut Rate | 10.2% |
| Recent Sales | |
| Sold Last 30 Days | 13 |
| Sold Last 90 Days | 25 |
| Sale-to-List | 98.0% |
| Asking Prices | |
| Median Asking | $1,470,000 |
| Average Asking | $1,422,151 |
| Median $/SqFt | $1,286 |
| Median Condo | $1,500,000 |
| Median Co-op | $725,000 |
Based on active listings in Lower East Side
| Type | Active Listings | Median Price | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 6 | $900,000 | $499K - $3.30M |
| 1 Bedroom | 53 | $815,000 | $475K - $2.00M |
| 2 Bedrooms | 48 | $1,437,500 | $590K - $3.40M |
| 3+ Bedrooms | 22 | $1,474,975 | $800K - $10.25M |
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Properties in Lower East Side
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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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 Lower East Side buyers and sellers, that track record means a broker who has negotiated every type of deal this market produces.
"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."
"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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Sale listings that came on the market in the last 7 days.
Homes in Lower East Side take a median 53 days to sell. Source: StreetEasy market data.
415 Grand Street #E905
Lower East Side
Priced below the neighborhood 1-bedroom co-op median of $815,000.
20 CLINTON Street #1F
Lower East Side
Priced below the neighborhood 2-bedroom condo median of $1,437,500.
115 NORFOLK Street #404
Lower East Side
Priced in line with the neighborhood 2-bedroom condo median of $1,437,500.
252 South Street #35-E
Lower East Side
A 694 sq ft condo in Lower East Side.
204 FORSYTH Street #4S
Lower East Side
A 1 sq ft condo in Lower East Side.
212 E Broadway #G701
Lower East Side
Priced in line with the neighborhood 3-bedroom co-op median of $1,464,475.
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The median sale price in Lower East Side is $1.5M. Condos sit at a median of $1.5M and co-ops at $725K. Year-over-year price comparisons swing meaningfully when monthly closed-sale counts are low, so a single recent month is best read alongside the longer-term price trend.
No. The median sale price in Lower East Side is currently 16.2% below the 5-year high recorded in September 2024. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.
Sale listings in Lower East Side have a median of 53 days on market. That is 14 days faster than the same point a year ago. Roughly 10.2% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.
Lower East Side is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 53 days and 10.2% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.
Lower East Side offers both co-ops and condos. Condos are the higher-priced segment at a $1.5M median, with co-ops at $725K.
Roughly 8 homes change hands each month in Lower East 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 Lower East Side is $5,100/month. Live RLS listings show 1-bedrooms at $7,450, 2-bedrooms at $6,150, 3+ bedrooms at $17,500 per month. Rents are up 7.4% year over year.
Median asking rent in Lower East Side is currently $200 below the 5-year high set in April 2026. Tenants may find slightly more value than at peak, though the gap can close quickly during peak leasing season.
Median asking rent in Lower East Side has risen 58.4% 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 Lower East Side, median sale prices range across Chinatown at $9.8M, Nolita at $2.0M, DUMBO at $1.7M, Little Italy at $735K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.
Lower East Side is served by the B, D, F, J, M, Z trains. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 14 minutes from East Broadway.
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 Lower East 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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