Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Upper West Side

Manhattan · New York, NY

352 active listings · Median $1.3M

$1.3M
Median Asking
$4,800/mo
Median Rent/Mo
352
Active Listings
55
Avg Days on Market

Monthly Snapshot

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Market Pulse — Upper West Side

What defines this market

A condo-dominant submarket with moderate rent growth and rising sale prices.

Common search patterns

value buyerscondo-dominantappreciating sale priceshigh transaction volume

Median asking rent in Upper West Side is $4,800/month, $118 below the 5-year high set in Dec 2025. Rents are up +1.1% year over year and +50.2% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $1.33M, 14.7% below the 5-year high recorded in Jan 2022. Sale prices are up +7.2% year over year. Sale listings are clearing 11 days faster than at this point last year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $4,800/month ($118 below the 5-year high in Dec 2025)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +1.1%
  • 5-year rent change: +50.2%
  • Active rental listings: 2,058

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $1.33M (14.7% below the 5-year high in Jan 2022)
  • Condo vs co-op median: condos $1.76M / co-ops $988K
  • Year-over-year sale price change: +7.2%
  • Median days on market (sale): 55 days (11 days faster than a year ago)
  • Active for-sale listings: 1,218 (-13.7% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 13.7%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 138

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 West Side

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural Histo...

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

Quick Facts

BoroughManhattan
Zip Codes10023, 10024, 10025
Subway1, 2, 3, B, C trains
Building TypesTownhouses/Brownstones

Transit, Schools & Commute

Subway Lines:1 2 3 B C

Stations: 86 St (0.15 mi), 79 St (0.31 mi), 81 St-Museum of Natural History (0.42 mi), 96 St (0.50 mi), 72 St (0.67 mi)

Midtown: 11 min (4 express from 86 St)


Market Report

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

Median Asking Price
$1,335,000
+7.2% YoY
Median Rent
$4,800/mo
+1.1% YoY
Price per Sq Ft
$1,669
Sale-to-List Ratio
95.0%

Price Trends

Median closed sale price by month

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Current Inventory Snapshot

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Inventory & Activity
Active Listings1218
Pending Sales436
New This Week12
New This Month51
Avg DOM55 days
Price Cut Rate13.7%
Recent Sales
Sold Last 30 Days117
Sold Last 90 Days362
Sale-to-List95.0%
Asking Prices
Median Asking$1,335,000
Average Asking$3,345,188
Median $/SqFt$1,669
Median Condo$1,760,000
Median Co-op$987,500
Property Mix
Condo: --Co-op: --Other: --

Price by Bedroom

Based on active listings in Upper West Side

TypeActive ListingsMedian PricePrice Range
Studio28$550,000$225K - $795K
1 Bedroom99$809,000$299K - $3.19M
2 Bedrooms88$1,649,875$499K - $11.95M
3+ Bedrooms137$5,295,000$600K - $29.75M

Active Listings

Properties in Upper West Side

13
134 W 80TH Street PARLOR
$750,000
1 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
134 W 80TH Street PARLOR
Listed by: Ann Ferguson LLC
14
132 W 80TH Street 4R
$575,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
132 W 80TH Street 4R
Listed by: Ann Ferguson LLC
8
13 W 106th Street 4A
$299,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
13 W 106th Street 4A
Listed by: Compass
11
26 W 74th Street 2-A
$1,249,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 600 sqft · Condo
26 W 74th Street 2-A
Listed by: City Connections Realty Inc
17
610 W End Avenue PH-A
$4,250,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,824 sqft · Co-op
610 W End Avenue PH-A
Listed by: R New York
22
101 W 79TH Street 29C
$4,750,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,600 sqft · Condo
101 W 79TH Street 29C
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
9
125 W 96TH Street 5D
$699,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
125 W 96TH Street 5D
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
16
1 Central Park W 32-F
$3,195,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 1,291 sqft · Condo
1 Central Park W 32-F
Listed by: Trump International Realty New York
13
1 Central Park W 24-C
$5,500,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,468 sqft · Condo
1 Central Park W 24-C
Listed by: Trump International Realty New York
10
100 RIVERSIDE Drive 14E
$795,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
100 RIVERSIDE Drive 14E
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
25
4-6 W 105th Street 6-A
$450,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
4-6 W 105th Street 6-A
Listed by: EXP Realty NYC
18
230 Riverside Drive 17D
$2,095,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,500 sqft · Condo
230 Riverside Drive 17D
Listed by: Compass
13
245 W 104th Street 14C
$1,195,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,200 sqft · Co-op
245 W 104th Street 14C
Listed by: Compass
305 W 72nd Street 9-C
$1,950,000
2 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
305 W 72nd Street 9-C
Listed by: Levy Carol E
12
221 W 82ND Street 3B
$899,000
1 BD · 2 BA · Condop
221 W 82ND Street 3B
Listed by: Corcoran Group
27
101 W 81ST Street 701/702
$6,350,000
4 BD · 5 BA · 3,300 sqft · Co-op
101 W 81ST Street 701/702
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
9
241 W 97TH Street 2K
$1,795,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,471 sqft · Condo
241 W 97TH Street 2K
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
16
302 W 86th Street 1C
$898,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,200 sqft · Co-op
302 W 86th Street 1C
Listed by: Compass
13
11 W 81ST Street 6A
$1,995,000
2 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
11 W 81ST Street 6A
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
8
345 RIVERSIDE Drive 1E
$799,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
345 RIVERSIDE Drive 1E
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
10
304 W 89TH Street 1A
$925,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
304 W 89TH Street 1A
Listed by: Corcoran Group
6
165 W 66th Street 2R
$575,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
165 W 66th Street 2R
Listed by: Compass
11
41 W 72nd Street 6E
$488,888
1 BD · 1 BA · 768 sqft · Condo
41 W 72nd Street 6E
Listed by: Compass
23
60 Riverside Boulevard 1810
$1,350,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 732 sqft · Condo
60 Riverside Boulevard 1810
Listed by: Compass
29
212 W 95th Street 11A
$2,950,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,535 sqft · Condo
212 W 95th Street 11A
Listed by: Compass
13
36 W 84th Street 6C
$1,600,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,170 sqft · Co-op
36 W 84th Street 6C
Listed by: Hauseit LLC
19
321 W 78th Street 1E
$999,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
321 W 78th Street 1E
Listed by: Hauseit LLC
30
240 W 98th Street 1011D
$2,999,999
5 BD · 3 BA · 2,132 sqft · Condo
240 W 98th Street 1011D
Listed by: Pleasant Realty Inc
15
311 W 97th Street 1W
$1,999,000
4 BD · 3 BA · 1,886 sqft · Co-op
311 W 97th Street 1W
Listed by: Compass
10
332 W 101st Street 4F
$575,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
332 W 101st Street 4F
Listed by: Compass

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 West Side

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper West Side

The median sale price in Upper West Side is $1.3M. Condos sit at a median of $1.8M and co-ops at $988K. Sale prices are up 7.2% year over year.

No. The median sale price in Upper West Side is currently 14.7% below the 5-year high recorded in January 2022. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.

Sale listings in Upper West Side have a median of 55 days on market. That is 11 days faster than the same point a year ago. Roughly 13.7% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.

Upper West Side is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 55 days and 13.7% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.

Upper West Side offers both co-ops and condos. Condos are the higher-priced segment at a $1.8M median, with co-ops at $988K.

Roughly 138 homes change hands each month in Upper West 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 West Side is $4,800/month. Live RLS listings show studios at $3,795, 1-bedrooms at $4,750, 2-bedrooms at $7,495, 3+ bedrooms at $12,000 per month. Rents are up 1.1% year over year.

Median asking rent in Upper West Side is currently $118 below the 5-year high set in December 2025. Tenants may find slightly more value than at peak, though the gap can close quickly during peak leasing season.

Median asking rent in Upper West Side has risen 50.2% 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 Upper West Side, median sale prices range across Central Park South at $1.7M, Upper East Side at $1.4M, Manhattan at $1.2M, Morningside Heights at $720K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.

Upper West Side is served by the 1, 2, 3, B, C trains. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 11 minutes from 86 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 West 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 West Side, I will guide you every step of the way.

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