Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Upper East Side

Manhattan · New York, NY

280 active listings · Median $1.4M

$1.4M
Median Asking
$4,425/mo
Median Rent/Mo
280
Active Listings
60
Avg Days on Market

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Market Pulse — Upper East Side

What defines this market

A mixed-stock submarket with rents at the 5-year high and rising sale prices.

Common search patterns

value buyerstight rental marketappreciating sale priceshigh transaction volume

Median asking rent in Upper East Side sits at $4,425/month, matching the 5-year high. Rents are up +4.1% year over year and +73.5% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $1.40M, 13.8% below the 5-year high recorded in Nov 2025. Sale prices are up +9.8% year over year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $4,425/month (at the 5-year high)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +4.1%
  • 5-year rent change: +73.5%
  • Active rental listings: 1,950

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $1.40M (13.8% below the 5-year high in Nov 2025)
  • Condo vs co-op median: condos $1.57M / co-ops $1.22M
  • Year-over-year sale price change: +9.8%
  • Median days on market (sale): 60 days
  • Active for-sale listings: 1,735 (-7.6% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 12.7%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 208

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 Upper East Side

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultr...

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

Quick Facts

BoroughManhattan
Zip Codes10021, 10028, 10065, 10075, 10128
Subway4, 5, 6 trains
Building TypesCo-ops, Condos, New construction

Transit, Schools & Commute

Subway Lines:4 5 6

Stations: 77 St (0.17 mi), 86 St (0.40 mi), 68 St-Hunter College (0.53 mi)

Midtown: 16 min (6 local from 77 St)


Market Report

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

Median Asking Price
$1,400,000
+9.8% YoY
Median Rent
$4,425/mo
+4.1% YoY
Price per Sq Ft
$1,647
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.0%

Price Trends

Median closed sale price by month

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Current Inventory Snapshot

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Inventory & Activity
Active Listings1735
Pending Sales321
New This Week9
New This Month44
Avg DOM60 days
Price Cut Rate12.7%
Recent Sales
Sold Last 30 Days57
Sold Last 90 Days179
Sale-to-List97.0%
Asking Prices
Median Asking$1,400,000
Average Asking$5,412,036
Median $/SqFt$1,647
Median Condo$1,575,000
Median Co-op$1,220,000
Property Mix
Condo: --Co-op: --Other: --

Price by Bedroom

Based on active listings in Upper East Side

TypeActive ListingsMedian PricePrice Range
Studio16$472,000$250K - $1.20M
1 Bedroom72$760,000$299K - $1.85M
2 Bedrooms69$1,699,000$650K - $12.00M
3+ Bedrooms122$5,887,500$780K - $50.00M

Active Listings

Properties in Upper East Side

12
39 E 79TH Street 2B
$3,950,000
3 BD · 3 BA · Co-op
39 E 79TH Street 2B
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
13
178 E 80th Street 6A
$1,395,000
2 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
178 E 80th Street 6A
Listed by: Compass
18
960 5th Avenue 4A
$25,000,000
5 BD · 6 BA · 6,300 sqft · Co-op
960 5th Avenue 4A
Listed by: Compass
6
151 E 83RD Street 2A
$1,269,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
151 E 83RD Street 2A
Listed by: The Agency Brokerage
11
167 E 82ND Street 6B
$2,925,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,621 sqft · Condo
167 E 82ND Street 6B
Listed by: Corcoran Group
35
255 E 77th Street PHD
$23,750,000
6 BD · 7 BA · 5,520 sqft · Condo
255 E 77th Street PHD
Listed by: Compass
19
25 E End Avenue 11E
$3,650,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 2,200 sqft · Co-op
25 E End Avenue 11E
Listed by: Compass
24
304 E 82nd Street
$7,850,000
4 BD · 6 BA · 4,148 sqft · SingleFamilyResidence
304 E 82nd Street
Listed by: Compass
12
309 E 87th Street 3L
$495,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
309 E 87th Street 3L
Listed by: Compass
37
133 E 73rd Street PH
$24,995,000
7 BD · 8 BA · 6,688 sqft · Condo
133 E 73rd Street PH
Listed by: Modlin Group LLC
12
133 E 73rd Street 3
$11,000,000
5 BD · 6 BA · 4,258 sqft · Condo
133 E 73rd Street 3
Listed by: Modlin Group LLC
7
144 E 84TH Street 12F
$649,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
144 E 84TH Street 12F
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
22
127 E 81ST Street
$7,950,000
4 BD · 6 BA · 4,828 sqft · SingleFamilyResidence
127 E 81ST Street
Listed by: Serhant
23
9 E 82ND Street
$28,880,000
10 BD · 11 BA · 9,016 sqft · MultiFamily
9 E 82ND Street
Listed by: Corcoran Group
20
830 Park Avenue 5/6C
$3,599,000
4 BD · 3 BA · Co-op
830 Park Avenue 5/6C
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
10
245 E 72nd Street 8-H
$405,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
245 E 72nd Street 8-H
Listed by: Nest Seekers LLC
20
360 E 89th Street 22A
$4,150,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 2,049 sqft · Condo
360 E 89th Street 22A
Listed by: Howard Hanna NYC
17
151 E 85th Street 19G
$3,995,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,760 sqft · Condo
151 E 85th Street 19G
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
21
1016 Fifth Avenue 11AC
$17,500,000
4 BD · 6 BA · Co-op
1016 Fifth Avenue 11AC
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
32
3 E 84TH Street 8THFLOOR
$6,495,000
4 BD · 4 BA · Co-op
3 E 84TH Street 8THFLOOR
Listed by: Corcoran Group
21
950 Fifth Avenue 3/4
$18,000,000
3 BD · 4 BA · Co-op
950 Fifth Avenue 3/4
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
16
179 E 94th Street TWHM
$4,895,000
12 BD · 6 BA · 5,900 sqft · MultiFamily
179 E 94th Street TWHM
Listed by: Compass
18
45 E 78th Street
$35,000,000
9 BD · 5 BA · 17,600 sqft · SingleFamilyResidence
45 E 78th Street
Listed by: Modlin Group LLC
18
11 E 73rd Street PH
$4,450,000
3 BD · 3 BA · Co-op
11 E 73rd Street PH
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
14
1030 Fifth Avenue 10th Floor
$35,750,000
5 BD · 6 BA · 6,000 sqft · Co-op
1030 Fifth Avenue 10th Floor
Listed by: Modlin Group LLC
14
1030 Fifth Avenue 8W
$16,750,000
3 BD · 5 BA · 4,000 sqft · Co-op
1030 Fifth Avenue 8W
Listed by: Modlin Group LLC
25
126 E 86TH Street 10B
$3,600,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,700 sqft · Condo
126 E 86TH Street 10B
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
7
61 E 86th Street 25
$1,195,000
2 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
61 E 86th Street 25
Listed by: Compass
15
333 E 66th Street 12-C
$790,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
333 E 66th Street 12-C
Listed by: KW L'AGENCE
31
126 E 86TH Street 16A
$7,500,000
4 BD · 4 BA · 2,863 sqft · Condo
126 E 86TH Street 16A
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 Upper East Side

25+ years

Experience across NYC

1,000+

Transactions closed

23+

Transactions in Upper East Side

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 Upper East Side buyers and sellers, that track record means a broker who has negotiated every type of deal this market produces.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper East Side

The median sale price in Upper East Side is $1.4M. Condos sit at a median of $1.6M and co-ops at $1.2M. Sale prices are up 9.8% year over year.

No. The median sale price in Upper East Side is currently 13.8% below the 5-year high recorded in November 2025. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.

Sale listings in Upper East Side have a median of 60 days on market. Roughly 12.7% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.

Upper East Side is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 60 days and 12.7% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.

Upper East Side offers both co-ops and condos. The two segments price similarly, with condos at a $1.6M median and co-ops at $1.2M.

Roughly 208 homes change hands each month in Upper 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 Upper East Side is $4,425/month. Live RLS listings show studios at $3,150, 1-bedrooms at $4,900, 2-bedrooms at $5,925, 3+ bedrooms at $13,995 per month. Rents are up 4.1% year over year.

Yes. The median asking rent in Upper East Side 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 Upper East Side has risen 73.5% 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 Upper East Side, median sale prices range across Central Park South at $1.7M, Upper West Side at $1.3M, Manhattan at $1.2M, Roosevelt Island at $790K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.

Upper East Side is served by the 4, 5, 6 trains. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 16 minutes from 77 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 Upper 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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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 Upper East Side, I will guide you every step of the way.

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