Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Midtown East

Manhattan · New York, NY

187 active listings · Median $875K

$875K
Median Asking
$5,095/mo
Median Rent/Mo
187
Active Listings
79
Avg Days on Market

Monthly Snapshot

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Market Pulse — Midtown East

What defines this market

A condo-dominant submarket with rents at the 5-year high and sale values below the 5-year high.

Common search patterns

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Median asking rent in Midtown East sits at $5,095/month, matching the 5-year high. Rents are up +4.1% year over year and +54.2% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $875K, 12.4% below the 5-year high recorded in Jun 2025. Sale prices are down -12.4% year over year. Sale listings are clearing 4 days slower than at this point last year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $5,095/month (at the 5-year high)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +4.1%
  • 5-year rent change: +54.2%
  • Active rental listings: 1,935

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $875K (12.4% below the 5-year high in Jun 2025)
  • Condo vs co-op median: condos $1.26M / co-ops $750K
  • Year-over-year sale price change: -12.4%
  • Median days on market (sale): 79 days (4 days slower than a year ago)
  • Active for-sale listings: 1,286 (-4.7% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 14.0%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 110

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 Midtown East

Midtown East is a dynamic hub that is the gateway to Manhattan for many. Home to iconic landmarks like Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building, the neighborhood offers unparalleled convenience for commuters and professionals. The residential landscape is a mix of high-rise luxury towers and...

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

Quick Facts

BoroughManhattan
Zip Codes10016, 10017, 10022, 10055
Subway4, 5, 6, 7, E, M, S trains
Building TypesCo-ops

Transit, Schools & Commute

Subway Lines:4 5 6 7 E M S

Stations: Grand Central-42 St (0.28 mi), 51 St (0.30 mi), Lexington Av/53 St (0.36 mi), 5 Av/53 St (0.55 mi), 59 St (0.72 mi)

Midtown: 10 min (4 express from Grand Central-42 St)


Market Report

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

Median Asking Price
$875,000
-12.4% YoY
Median Rent
$5,095/mo
+4.1% YoY
Price per Sq Ft
$2,031
Sale-to-List Ratio
96.0%

Price Trends

Median closed sale price by month

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Current Inventory Snapshot

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Inventory & Activity
Active Listings1286
Pending Sales68
New This Week0
New This Month17
Avg DOM79 days
Price Cut Rate14.0%
Recent Sales
Sold Last 30 Days26
Sold Last 90 Days60
Sale-to-List96.0%
Asking Prices
Median Asking$875,000
Average Asking$4,547,873
Median $/SqFt$2,031
Median Condo$1,265,000
Median Co-op$750,000
Property Mix
Condo: --Co-op: --Other: --

Price by Bedroom

Based on active listings in Midtown East

TypeActive ListingsMedian PricePrice Range
Studio21$525,000$289K - $1.98M
1 Bedroom61$1,100,000$138K - $4.25M
2 Bedrooms55$2,650,000$110K - $15.00M
3+ Bedrooms39$10,995,000$1.40M - $47.00M

Active Listings

Properties in Midtown East

8
60 E 55TH Street 12C
$745,000
· 1 BA · 446 sqft · Condo
60 E 55TH Street 12C
Listed by: Classic Marketing LLC
24
110 E 57th Street 4FG
$1,395,000
2 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
110 E 57th Street 4FG
Listed by: Compass
7
641 5TH Avenue 46/47C
$28,300,000
5 BD · 7 BA · 7,750 sqft · Condo
641 5TH Avenue 46/47C
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
9
345 E 52nd Street 8G
$570,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 850 sqft · Co-op
345 E 52nd Street 8G
Listed by: Compass
8
845 United Nations Plaza 15A
$3,295,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 2,000 sqft · Condo
845 United Nations Plaza 15A
Listed by: Hauseit LLC
11
5 E 44TH Street 11
$2,150,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,416 sqft · Condo
5 E 44TH Street 11
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
12
959 1st Avenue 6P
$2,200,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,428 sqft · Condo
959 1st Avenue 6P
Listed by: Compass
21
424 E 52nd Street 2A
$850,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,285 sqft · Co-op
424 E 52nd Street 2A
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
14
351 E 51st Street 9C
$2,450,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,752 sqft · Condo
351 E 51st Street 9C
Listed by: Compass
14
351 E 51st Street PH7A
$2,650,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,581 sqft · Condo
351 E 51st Street PH7A
Listed by: Compass
19
641 5TH Avenue 23A
$2,800,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,791 sqft · Condo
641 5TH Avenue 23A
Listed by: Christies International Real Estate Group LLC
22
321 E 43rd Street 905
$749,000
2 BD · 1 BA · 729 sqft · Co-op
321 E 43rd Street 905
Listed by: Hauseit LLC
18
685 5TH Avenue 8A
$5,300,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,264 sqft · Condo
685 5TH Avenue 8A
Listed by: Serhant
16
685 5TH Avenue 22B
$4,150,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 1,044 sqft · Condo
685 5TH Avenue 22B
Listed by: Serhant
18
685 5TH Avenue 17D
$4,250,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 1,078 sqft · Condo
685 5TH Avenue 17D
Listed by: Serhant
9
424 E 52nd Street 9B
$565,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
424 E 52nd Street 9B
Listed by: Compass
15
685 5TH Avenue 7C
$1,750,000
· 1 BA · 603 sqft · Condo
685 5TH Avenue 7C
Listed by: Serhant
26
685 5TH Avenue 8F
$2,595,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 947 sqft · Condo
685 5TH Avenue 8F
Listed by: Serhant
14
685 5TH Avenue 8E
$1,975,000
· 1 BA · 669 sqft · Condo
685 5TH Avenue 8E
Listed by: Serhant
16
685 5TH Avenue 19C
$3,500,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 886 sqft · Condo
685 5TH Avenue 19C
Listed by: Serhant
21
685 5TH Avenue PHB
$15,000,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 2,437 sqft · Condo
685 5TH Avenue PHB
Listed by: Serhant
7
100 E 53rd Street 5-A
$1,799,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 1,140 sqft · Condo
100 E 53rd Street 5-A
Listed by: R New York
5
111 E 56th Street 1108
$550,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
111 E 56th Street 1108
Listed by: Compass
21
244 E 49th Street
$6,195,000
4 BD · 4 BA · 4,560 sqft · SingleFamilyResidence
244 E 49th Street
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
16
210 E 47th Street 9J
$665,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 649 sqft · Condo
210 E 47th Street 9J
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
12
721 5th Avenue 33C
$1,400,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 1,127 sqft · Condo
721 5th Avenue 33C
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
26
126 E 57th Street 505
$1,930,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 666 sqft · Condo
126 E 57th Street 505
Listed by: Nest Seekers LLC
26
126 E 57th Street 1403
$2,570,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 779 sqft · Condo
126 E 57th Street 1403
Listed by: Nest Seekers LLC
7
45 Tudor City Place 614
$289,000
· 1 BA · 300 sqft · Co-op
45 Tudor City Place 614
Listed by: Steven Corcoran Real Estate LLC
16
100 E 53RD Street 14B
$1,595,000
· 1 BA · 1,034 sqft · Condo
100 E 53RD Street 14B
Listed by: Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group

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 Midtown East

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 Midtown East 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 Midtown East

The median sale price in Midtown East is $875K. Condos sit at a median of $1.3M and co-ops at $750K. Sale prices are down 12.4% year over year.

No. The median sale price in Midtown East is currently 12.4% below the 5-year high recorded in June 2025. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.

Sale listings in Midtown East have a median of 79 days on market. That is 4 days slower than the same point a year ago. Roughly 14.0% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.

Midtown East is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 79 days and 14.0% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.

Midtown East offers both co-ops and condos. Condos are the higher-priced segment at a $1.3M median, with co-ops at $750K.

Roughly 110 homes change hands each month in Midtown East 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 Midtown East is $5,095/month. Live RLS listings show studios at $3,375, 1-bedrooms at $5,775, 2-bedrooms at $25,000, 3+ bedrooms at $7,995 per month. Rents are up 4.1% year over year.

Yes. The median asking rent in Midtown East 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 Midtown East has risen 54.2% 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 Midtown East, median sale prices range across Midtown at $1.9M, Central Park South at $1.7M, Midtown West at $895K, Gramercy Park at $730K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.

Midtown East is served by the 4, 5, 6, 7, E, M, S trains. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 10 minutes from Grand Central-42 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 Midtown East, 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 Midtown East, I will guide you every step of the way.

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