Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Upper West Side

Manhattan · New York, NY

505 active listings · Median $1.3M

$1.3M
Median Asking
$4,800/mo
Median Rent/Mo
505
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
$1,626
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 Sales458
New This Week21
New This Month77
Avg DOM55 days
Price Cut Rate13.7%
Recent Sales
Sold Last 30 Days136
Sold Last 90 Days342
Sale-to-List95.0%
Asking Prices
Median Asking$1,335,000
Average Asking$3,193,004
Median $/SqFt$1,626
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
Studio35$575,000$225K - $6.67M
1 Bedroom143$775,000$299K - $3.65M
2 Bedrooms118$1,697,000$599K - $11.95M
3+ Bedrooms204$4,672,500$395K - $29.75M

Active Listings

Properties in Upper West Side

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
18
20 W 84th Street 3D
$1,580,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 15,620 sqft · Condo
20 W 84th Street 3D
Listed by: Bond New York Properties LLC
8
100 W 93rd Street 8K
$1,020,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 753 sqft · Condo
100 W 93rd Street 8K
Listed by: Highline Residential LLC
24
270 W END Avenue 9N
$5,650,000
4 BD · 4 BA · Co-op
270 W END Avenue 9N
Listed by: Corcoran Group
31
317 W 89TH Street 9W
$4,450,000
4 BD · 3 BA · 2,669 sqft · Condo
317 W 89TH Street 9W
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
7
61 W 62nd Street 20D
$1,275,000
1 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
61 W 62nd Street 20D
Listed by: Compass
21
25 Central Park W 17RU
$10,500,000
4 BD · 4 BA · 2,538 sqft · Condo
25 Central Park W 17RU
Listed by: Compass
22
230 Riverside Drive 15-G
$590,000
· 1 BA · 500 sqft · Condo
230 Riverside Drive 15-G
Listed by: Prime Manhattan Residential LLC
6
4-6 W 105th Street 6
$550,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
4-6 W 105th Street 6
Listed by: R New York
12
789 W END Avenue 3B
$1,270,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
789 W END Avenue 3B
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
9
314 W 94th Street 5E
$699,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Condo
314 W 94th Street 5E
Listed by: Compass
22
101 W 79TH Street 29C
$4,995,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,600 sqft · Condo
101 W 79TH Street 29C
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
14
117 W 75th Street TWNH
$4,350,000
9 BD · 11 BA · 6,930 sqft · MultiFamily
117 W 75th Street TWNH
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
24
212 W 93RD Street 12THFLOOR
$4,595,000
4 BD · 4 BA · 2,586 sqft · Condo
212 W 93RD Street 12THFLOOR
Listed by: Serhant
7
125 W 96TH Street 1B
$385,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
125 W 96TH Street 1B
Listed by: Corcoran Group
23
200 Riverside Boulevard PH2B
$4,395,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 2,200 sqft · Condo
200 Riverside Boulevard PH2B
Listed by: Compass
8
25 Central Park W 5Y
$2,500,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,291 sqft · Condo
25 Central Park W 5Y
Listed by: Compass
8
25 Central Park W 1F
$650,000
4 BD · 2 BA · 1,290 sqft · Condo
25 Central Park W 1F
Listed by: Compass
6
440 W END Avenue PHD
$850,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
440 W END Avenue PHD
Listed by: Corcoran Group
13
160 W End Avenue 30M
$675,000
· 1 BA · 535 sqft · Co-op
160 W End Avenue 30M
Listed by: Compass
10
160 W End Avenue 26U
$719,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
160 W End Avenue 26U
Listed by: Compass
13
120 Riverside Boulevard 3R
$1,100,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 849 sqft · Condo
120 Riverside Boulevard 3R
Listed by: Compass
22
100 Riverside Boulevard 21A
$2,150,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,156 sqft · Condo
100 Riverside Boulevard 21A
Listed by: Compass
26
165 W 91ST Street 7E
$2,250,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,582 sqft · Condo
165 W 91ST Street 7E
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
17
1 Central Park W 1210
$2,600,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,540 sqft · Condo
1 Central Park W 1210
Listed by: Trump International Realty New York
12
80 Riverside Boulevard 7E
$2,525,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 1,885 sqft · Condo
80 Riverside Boulevard 7E
Listed by: Compass
8
51 W 81ST Street 3A
$749,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
51 W 81ST Street 3A
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
8
235 W 102nd Street 11-S
$439,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
235 W 102nd Street 11-S
Listed by: Maz Group NY LLC
20
141 W 95th Street
$10,500,000
5 BD · 5 BA · 6,000 sqft · SingleFamilyResidence
141 W 95th Street
Listed by: Nest Seekers LLC
9
201 W 72ND Street 8K
$3,000,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,392 sqft · Condo
201 W 72ND Street 8K
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

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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Homes in Upper West Side take a median 55 days to sell. Source: StreetEasy market data.

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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 $3,895, 1-bedrooms at $4,750, 2-bedrooms at $7,495, 3+ bedrooms at $35,000 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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