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25+ years experience · 1,000+ transactions · 5-star reviews
Bronx · New York, NY
3 active listings · Median $670K
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A condo-dominant submarket with softening rents, rising sale prices, and sale listings sitting longer than a year ago.
Median asking rent in City Island is $3,600/month, $1,275 below the 5-year high set in Apr 2025. Rents are down -11.1% year over year and +178.0% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $670K, 46.4% below the 5-year high recorded in Mar 2025. Sale prices are up +6.3% year over year. Sale listings are clearing 73 days slower than at this point last year.
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.
City Island is a mile-long island in the Bronx featuring colonial-style homes, shingle-style cottages, and waterfront bungalows, with co-op complexes offering condo-style living. The neighborhood sits on Long Island Sound with marina access and harbor views, connected to the mainland via the City Is...
In my 25+ years selling real estate across New York City, I use this City Island data in real negotiations, not just for a web page.
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Median closed sale price by month
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| Inventory & Activity | |
| Active Listings | 7 |
| Pending Sales | 0 |
| New This Week | 0 |
| New This Month | 1 |
| Avg DOM | 95 days |
| Price Cut Rate | 14.3% |
| Recent Sales | |
| Sold Last 30 Days | 0 |
| Sold Last 90 Days | 1 |
| Sale-to-List | -- |
| Asking Prices | |
| Median Asking | $670,000 |
| Average Asking | $943,333 |
| Median $/SqFt | $440 |
| Median Condo | $865,000 |
| Median Co-op | $385,000 |
Based on active listings in City Island
| Type | Active Listings | Median Price | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 0 | -- | -- |
| 1 Bedroom | 1 | $365,000 | $365K - $365K |
| 2 Bedrooms | 0 | -- | -- |
| 3+ Bedrooms | 2 | $1,232,500 | $1.20M - $1.26M |
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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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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 City Island buyers and sellers, that track record means a broker who has negotiated every type of deal this market produces.
"Milton made the entire buying process seamless. His knowledge of the local market and negotiation skills saved us thousands. Highly recommend for anyone looking in Upper Manhattan."
"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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The median sale price in City Island is $670K. Condos sit at a median of $865K and co-ops at $385K. Sale prices are up 6.3% year over year.
No. The median sale price in City Island is currently 46.4% below the 5-year high recorded in March 2025. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.
Sale listings in City Island have a median of 95 days on market. That is 73 days slower than the same point a year ago. Roughly 14.3% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.
City Island is currently tilting toward buyers. Median days on market is 95 days and roughly 14.3% of active listings have recorded a price cut, both indicating room to negotiate.
City Island offers both co-ops and condos. Condos are the higher-priced segment at a $865K median, with co-ops at $385K.
Roughly 5 homes change hands each month in City Island 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 City Island is $3,600/month. Rents are down 11.1% year over year.
Median asking rent in City Island is currently $1,275 below the 5-year high set in April 2025. Tenants may find slightly more value than at peak, though the gap can close quickly during peak leasing season.
Median asking rent in City Island has risen 178.0% 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 City Island, median sale prices range across Schuylerville at $985K, Country Club at $705K, Co-op City at $700K, Pelham Bay at $639K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.
City Island is served by the Bus service. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 183 minutes from Nearest bus stop.
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 City Island, 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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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 City Island, I will guide you every step of the way.
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