Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Midtown East

Manhattan · New York, NY

229 active listings · Median $775K

$775K
Median Asking
$4,895/mo
Median Rent/Mo
1163
Active Listings
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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.

Common search patterns

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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)


Market Report

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-16.2% YoY
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Based on active listings in Midtown East

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Active Listings

Properties in Midtown East

9
424 E 52nd Street 9B
$565,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
424 E 52nd Street 9B
Listed by: Compass
19
60 E 55TH Street 17AD
$2,150,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,840 sqft · Condo
60 E 55TH Street 17AD
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
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
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
8
349 E 49th Street 1G
$559,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 1,000 sqft · Co-op
349 E 49th Street 1G
Listed by: Compass
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
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
5
111 E 56th Street 1108
$550,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
111 E 56th Street 1108
Listed by: Compass
14
136 E 56th Street 11C
$2,495,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 2,116 sqft · Co-op
136 E 56th Street 11C
Listed by: Compass
6
249 E 48th Street 16E
$895,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 782 sqft · Condo
249 E 48th Street 16E
Listed by: Compass
15
136 E 56th Street 11CD
$2,495,000
4 BD · 3 BA · 2,116 sqft · Co-op
136 E 56th Street 11CD
Listed by: Compass
17
111 E 56th Street PH19
$3,500,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 3,000 sqft · Co-op
111 E 56th Street PH19
Listed by: Compass
11
10 Mitchell Place 9F
$585,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
10 Mitchell Place 9F
Listed by: Compass
26
126 E 57TH Street 604
$3,620,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,263 sqft · Condo
126 E 57TH Street 604
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
26
126 E 57TH Street 1401
$5,500,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,711 sqft · Condo
126 E 57TH Street 1401
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
25
126 E 57TH Street 807
$2,320,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 793 sqft · Condo
126 E 57TH Street 807
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
21
126 E 57TH Street 705
$1,940,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 657 sqft · Condo
126 E 57TH Street 705
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
23
126 E 57TH Street 1005
$1,570,000
· 1 BA · 567 sqft · Condo
126 E 57TH Street 1005
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
28
126 E 57TH Street 2504
$4,730,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,332 sqft · Condo
126 E 57TH Street 2504
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
24
126 E 57TH Street 1008
$1,580,000
· 1 BA · 538 sqft · Condo
126 E 57TH Street 1008
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
29
126 E 57TH Street 1903
$4,240,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,302 sqft · Condo
126 E 57TH Street 1903
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
24
126 E 57TH Street 901
$1,510,000
· 1 BA · 552 sqft · Condo
126 E 57TH Street 901
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
24
126 E 57TH Street 2105
$1,930,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 579 sqft · Condo
126 E 57TH Street 2105
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
21
126 E 57TH Street 1702
$2,320,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 763 sqft · Condo
126 E 57TH Street 1702
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
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
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
26
685 5TH Avenue 8F
$2,595,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 947 sqft · Condo
685 5TH Avenue 8F
Listed by: Serhant
14
685 5TH Avenue 8E
$1,975,000
· 1 BA · 669 sqft · Condo
685 5TH Avenue 8E
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 is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

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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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New This Week in Midtown East

Sale listings that came on the market in the last 7 days.

Homes in Midtown East take a median 60 days to sell. Source: StreetEasy market data.

Listing information for certain New York City properties provided courtesy of the Real Estate Board of New York's Residential Listing Service (the "RLS"). The information contained in this listing has not been verified by the RLS and should be verified by the consumer. The listing information provided here is for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use. Retransmission, redistribution or copying of this listing information is strictly prohibited except in connection with a consumer's consideration of the purchase and/or sale of an individual property. This listing information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. ©2026 The Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., all rights reserved. This advertisement does not suggest that the broker has a listing in this property or properties or that any property is currently available.

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 $3,475, 1-bedrooms at $5,650, 2-bedrooms at $9,498, 3+ bedrooms at $35,000 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 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 Midtown East, I will guide you every step of the way.

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