Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Midtown East

Manhattan · New York, NY

234 active listings · Median $875K

$875K
Median Asking
$5,095/mo
Median Rent/Mo
234
Active Listings
79
Avg Days on Market

Monthly Snapshot

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Market Pulse — Midtown East

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 Midtown East sits at $5,095/month, matching the 5-year high. Rents are up +4.1% year over year and +54.2% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $875K, 12.4% below the 5-year high recorded in Jun 2025. Sale prices are down -12.4% year over year. Sale listings are clearing 4 days slower than at this point last year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $5,095/month (at the 5-year high)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +4.1%
  • 5-year rent change: +54.2%
  • Active rental listings: 1,935

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $875K (12.4% below the 5-year high in Jun 2025)
  • Condo vs co-op median: condos $1.26M / co-ops $750K
  • Year-over-year sale price change: -12.4%
  • Median days on market (sale): 79 days (4 days slower than a year ago)
  • Active for-sale listings: 1,286 (-4.7% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 14.0%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 110

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 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...

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

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

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

Median Asking Price
$875,000
-12.4% YoY
Median Rent
$5,095/mo
+4.1% YoY
Price per Sq Ft
$1,954
Sale-to-List Ratio
96.0%

Price Trends

Median closed sale price by month

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Own in Midtown East? What it would sell for today

Midtown East pairs high-rise residential towers with historic side-street cooperatives near Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building. Buyers weigh that stock against the 4/5/6/7/S trains and the walk to the Midtown office core. Co-op sellers should have the board package, building financials and sublet policy ready; condo sellers, the offering plan amendments and common-charge history.

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Current Inventory Snapshot

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Inventory & Activity
Active Listings1286
Pending Sales71
New This Week12
New This Month76
Avg DOM79 days
Price Cut Rate14.0%
Recent Sales
Sold Last 30 Days10
Sold Last 90 Days58
Sale-to-List96.0%
Asking Prices
Median Asking$875,000
Average Asking$3,885,330
Median $/SqFt$1,954
Median Condo$1,265,000
Median Co-op$750,000
Property Mix
Condo: --Co-op: --Other: --

Price by Bedroom

Based on active listings in Midtown East

TypeActive ListingsMedian PricePrice Range
Studio26$535,000$289K - $2.31M
1 Bedroom81$850,000$105K - $4.25M
2 Bedrooms61$2,400,000$110K - $15.00M
3+ Bedrooms55$8,995,000$995K - $32.00M

Active Listings

Properties in Midtown East

9
111 E 56th Street 1005
$499,000
2 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
111 E 56th Street 1005
Listed by: Compass
12
100 E 53RD Street 45B
$3,126,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 1,375 sqft · Condo
100 E 53RD Street 45B
Listed by: THE BRACHA GROUP
14
2 E 55th Street 922W34
$30,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 852 sqft · Condo
2 E 55th Street 922W34
Listed by: Compass
10
2 E 55th Street 907W20
$138,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 625 sqft · Condo
2 E 55th Street 907W20
Listed by: Compass
8
111 E 56TH Street 1206
$695,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
111 E 56TH Street 1206
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
9
721 5TH Avenue 59A
$2,985,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,467 sqft · Condo
721 5TH Avenue 59A
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
29
303 PARK Avenue 2029
$14,250,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 2,689 sqft · Condo
303 PARK Avenue 2029
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
5
111 E 56TH Street 1102/03
$890,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,332 sqft · Co-op
111 E 56TH Street 1102/03
Listed by: ALTA Real Estate
5
236 E 47th Street 28D
$490,000
· 1 BA · 386 sqft · Condo
236 E 47th Street 28D
Listed by: Compass
11
2 E 55th Street 935W39
$280,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,262 sqft · Condo
2 E 55th Street 935W39
Listed by: Compass
8
959 1st Avenue 6F
$1,300,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 827 sqft · Condo
959 1st Avenue 6F
Listed by: Compass
18
303 PARK Avenue 2225
$1,715,000
· 1 BA · 635 sqft · Condo
303 PARK Avenue 2225
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
4
100 United Nations Plaza 19C
$975,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 791 sqft · Condo
100 United Nations Plaza 19C
Listed by: Compass
5
135 E 54TH Street 5A
$649,000
· 1 BA · 600 sqft · Condo
135 E 54TH Street 5A
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
13
151 E 58th Street 38A
$6,750,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,975 sqft · Condo
151 E 58th Street 38A
Listed by: Compass
19
444 E 52nd Street 3C
$1,350,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,200 sqft · Co-op
444 E 52nd Street 3C
Listed by: Compass
13
865 United Nations Plaza 9C
$850,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 934 sqft · Condo
865 United Nations Plaza 9C
Listed by: Compass
11
2 E 55th Street 835W9
$229,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,262 sqft · Condo
2 E 55th Street 835W9
Listed by: Compass
12
2 E 55th Street 918W32
$170,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,394 sqft · Condo
2 E 55th Street 918W32
Listed by: Compass
11
2 E 55th Street 936W39
$199,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,260 sqft · Condo
2 E 55th Street 936W39
Listed by: Compass
11
60 E 55TH Street 36A
$1,800,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 992 sqft · Condo
60 E 55TH Street 36A
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
7
432 PARK Avenue 84B
$67,000,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 5,421 sqft · Condo
432 PARK Avenue 84B
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
17
432 Park Avenue PH88
$88,500,000
4 BD · 7 BA · 8,200 sqft · Condo
432 Park Avenue PH88
Listed by: Compass
18
685 5TH Avenue A17
$8,800,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,304 sqft · Condo
685 5TH Avenue A17
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 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.

Reviews

Milton helped me purchase my first Manhattan condo, and I can't recommend him highly enough. What could have been a stressful process ended up feeling remarkably smooth. From the initial offer through closing, Milton was responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to take the time to answer questions and explain the details. I always felt informed and supported, but never pressured. If you're looking for a broker who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping his clients succeed, I would absolutely recommend Milton.

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Mr. B
Buyer · Manhattan

Milton was extremely helpful in finding my dream place. He was quick, friendly, and extremely responsive. He made the process so easy for me that it really took a weight off my shoulders. He took his time to work with my schedule and make sure I felt comfortable in my new place. I am really thankful. Highly recommend.

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Pia P.
Renter · Manhattan

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Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown East

The median sale price in Midtown East is $875K. Condos sit at a median of $1.3M and co-ops at $750K. Sale prices are down 12.4% year over year.

No. The median sale price in Midtown East is currently 12.4% 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 79 days on market. That is 4 days slower than the same point a year ago. Roughly 14.0% 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 79 days and 14.0% 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 $1.3M median, with co-ops at $750K.

Roughly 110 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 $5,095/month. Live RLS listings show studios at $3,325, 1-bedrooms at $13,750, 2-bedrooms at $11,000 per month. Rents are up 4.1% 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 54.2% 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 $1.9M, Central Park South at $1.7M, Midtown West at $895K, Gramercy Park at $730K. 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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