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 Sales460
New This Week21
New This Month77
Avg DOM55 days
Price Cut Rate13.7%
Recent Sales
Sold Last 30 Days133
Sold Last 90 Days339
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

5
6 W 71st Street 3B
$827,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
6 W 71st Street 3B
Listed by: Compass
18
420 Central Park W 3-A
$595,000
· 1 BA · 534 sqft · Condo
420 Central Park W 3-A
Listed by: EXP Realty NYC
9
2211 BROADWAY 5A
$5,195,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,878 sqft · Condo
2211 BROADWAY 5A
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
12
2505 BROADWAY 7B
$2,195,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,112 sqft · Condo
2505 BROADWAY 7B
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
20
263 W END Avenue 20B
$1,995,000
3 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
263 W END Avenue 20B
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
15
80 Riverside Boulevard 12A
$1,450,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 951 sqft · Condo
80 Riverside Boulevard 12A
Listed by: Compass
17
250 W 89TH Street 11E
$995,000
1 BD · 2 BA · Condop
250 W 89TH Street 11E
Listed by: Vesna Realty
12
225 Central Park W 905/906
$3,290,000
3 BD · 3 BA · Co-op
225 Central Park W 905/906
Listed by: Compass
14
400 W End Avenue 1-E
$750,000
2 BD · 1 BA · 900 sqft · Co-op
400 W End Avenue 1-E
Listed by: R New York
11
62 W 87TH Street 1F
$499,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
62 W 87TH Street 1F
Listed by: Ann Ferguson LLC
13
105 W 73RD Street 3C
$1,849,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,300 sqft · Co-op
105 W 73RD Street 3C
Listed by: Corcoran Group
16
375 Riverside Drive 3FG
$1,470,000
3 BD · 3 BA · Co-op
375 Riverside Drive 3FG
Listed by: Compass
21
285 CENTRAL Park W 3E
$3,850,000
4 BD · 3 BA · Co-op
285 CENTRAL Park W 3E
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
32
720 W END Avenue 9D
$1,545,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 787 sqft · Condo
720 W END Avenue 9D
Listed by: Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group
16
176 W 87th Street 5C
$1,995,000
2 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
176 W 87th Street 5C
Listed by: Compass
10
325 W 86TH Street 1B
$599,000
2 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
325 W 86TH Street 1B
Listed by: Corcoran Group
12
130 W 80TH Street 5R
$595,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
130 W 80TH Street 5R
Listed by: Ann Ferguson LLC
17
251 W 99TH Street
$4,999,000
4 BD · 5 BA · 3,715 sqft · SingleFamilyResidence
251 W 99TH Street
Listed by: Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc
37
211 W 84th Street PHEAST
$27,000,000
5 BD · 6 BA · 4,995 sqft · Condo
211 W 84th Street PHEAST
Listed by: Compass
11
375 Riverside Drive 6B
$1,995,000
3 BD · 3 BA · Co-op
375 Riverside Drive 6B
Listed by: Howard Hanna NYC
8
116 W 72nd Street 11B
$580,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
116 W 72nd Street 11B
Listed by: Compass
12
222 RIVERSIDE Drive 3A
$2,100,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,715 sqft · Condo
222 RIVERSIDE Drive 3A
Listed by: Serhant
13
305 W 98th Street 5CS
$1,485,000
2 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
305 W 98th Street 5CS
Listed by: Compass
9
225 CENTRAL Park W 412
$425,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
225 CENTRAL Park W 412
Listed by: Corcoran Group
24
238 W 74th Street House
$13,995,000
5 BD · 7 BA · 6,460 sqft · SingleFamilyResidence
238 W 74th Street House
Listed by: Bond New York Properties LLC
13
5 RIVERSIDE Drive 5A
$1,995,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,650 sqft · Co-op
5 RIVERSIDE Drive 5A
Listed by: Corcoran Group
27
393 W END Avenue PH
$13,900,000
5 BD · 5 BA · 4,230 sqft · Condo
393 W END Avenue PH
Listed by: Corcoran Group
7
254 W 88TH Street PH
$1,995,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,103 sqft · Condo
254 W 88TH Street PH
Listed by: Serhant
14
326 W 83RD Street 5A
$380,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
326 W 83RD Street 5A
Listed by: Platinum Forbes Global Properties
14
440 W End Avenue 15F
$799,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
440 W End Avenue 15F
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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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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