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25+ years experience · 1,000+ transactions · 5-star reviews
Manhattan · New York, NY
26 active listings · Median $965K
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A primarily co-op submarket with sale listings clearing quickly.
Median asking rent in Roosevelt Island is $4,436/month, $325 below the 5-year high set in Oct 2025. Rents are up +0.8% year over year and +43.0% over the past 5 years. Median sale price is $965K, near a 5-year high.
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.
Roosevelt Island is a unique and low-traffic residential community situated in the East River between Manhattan and Queens. Known for its car-free streets, abundant green space, and stunning skyline views, it offers a retreat from the city's bustle. The real estate market is primarily composed of mo...
Stations: Bus service available
Midtown: 23 min (4 express from 59 St)
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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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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 Roosevelt Island 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."
The median sale price in Roosevelt Island is $965K. Co-op sales make up the bulk of activity, with a median of $517K.
Yes. The median sale price in Roosevelt Island sits within a few percent of the 5-year high. Pricing is firm and listings priced near the comparable median tend to clear with limited room for negotiation.
Sale listings in Roosevelt Island have a median of 42 days on market. Only 8.0% of active listings have a price cut on record, signaling tight pricing.
Roosevelt Island is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 42 days and 8.0% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.
Roosevelt Island is primarily a co-op market, with the median sale price at $517K. Condo inventory is limited.
Roughly 6 homes change hands each month in Roosevelt Island 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 Roosevelt Island is $4,436/month.
Median asking rent in Roosevelt Island is currently $325 below the 5-year high set in October 2025. Tenants may find slightly more value than at peak, though the gap can close quickly during peak leasing season.
Median asking rent in Roosevelt Island has risen 43.0% 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 Roosevelt Island, median sale prices range across All Upper East Side at $1.3M, Upper East Side at $1.3M, Long Island City at $1.2M, Astoria at $550K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.
Roosevelt Island is served by the Bus service. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 23 minutes from 59 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 Roosevelt Island, 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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