About Midtown East
Midtown East is a dynamic hub that serves as 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 charming side-street cooperatives, providing a wide array of options for those who want to be at the center of the city's energy.
Borough: Manhattan
Your Midtown East Expert
Milton Coste was born and raised in the Washington Heights/Inwood area and has been helping buyers and sellers in Upper Manhattan and across NYC for over 25 years. With 1,000+ closed transactions including dozens in Midtown East, Milton knows every building, every block, and what it takes to navigate NYC's unique co-op and condo market.
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Current Inventory Snapshot
Live from REBNY/RLS • Feb 22, 2026
There are currently 207 properties actively listed for sale, with 59 already under contract. The median asking price is $1.95M ($1,787/sqft). Properties are spending an average of N/A days on market, and 26.1% of listings have had price reductions.
Inventory & Activity
Active Listings
207
for sale
Pending Sales
59
under contract
New This Week
9
last 7 days
New This Month
39
last 30 days
Avg Days on Market
N/A
days avg
Price Cut Rate
26.1%
54 listings
Asking Prices
Median Asking Price
$1.95M
all types
Average Asking Price
$5.05M
all types
Median $/Sqft
$1,787
per sqft
Median Condo Price
$2.88M
144 condos
Median Co-op Price
$695K
59 co-ops
Property Mix
Building Types:
Recent Sales
Sold (30 Days)
6
last 30 days
Sold (90 Days)
39
last 90 days
Median Sale Price
$1.65M
closed sales
Avg Sale Price
$3.66M
closed sales
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
of asking
Browse by Property Type
Buildings in Midtown East
111 E 56th Street #PH19
Midtown East
#RLS20063858
212 E 57th Street #11A
Midtown East
#RLS20063409
465 Park Avenue #409
Midtown East
#RLS20045215
200 E 58th Street #6B
Midtown East
#RLS20067750
301 E 45th Street #7F
Midtown East
#RLS20061012
321 E 48th Street #7B
Midtown East
#RLS20068333
420 E 51st Street #10AB
Midtown East
#RLS20056036
342 E 53rd Street #1G
Midtown East
#RLS20067907
2 E 55th Street #807W30
Midtown East
#RLS20045122
2 E 55th Street #808W38
Midtown East
#RLS20054057
2 E 55th Street #918W32
Midtown East
#RLS10994122
432 Park Avenue #81A
Midtown East
#RLS20058839
310 E 46th Street #22U
Midtown East
#RLS20072650
465 Park Avenue #8-A
Midtown East
#RLS20051930
60 E 55TH Street #17AD
Midtown East
#RLS20066103
415 E 52nd Street #PHCB
Midtown East
#RLS20068045
351 E 51st Street #PH7A
Midtown East
#RLS20070808
310 E 53rd Street #2/3D
Midtown East
#RLS20062189
45 Tudor City Place #1808
Midtown East
#RLS20069332
227 E 57th Street #14G
Midtown East
#RLS20047341
310 E 46th Street #PHG
Midtown East
#RLS20010693
860 United Nations Plaza #35/36D
Midtown East
#RLS20006612
230 E 50th Street #9C
Midtown East
#RLS20048841
249 E 48th Street #16E
Midtown East
#RLS20072371
60 E 55TH Street #12A
Midtown East
#RLS20040788
60 E 55TH Street #12C
Midtown East
#RLS20040790
641 5th Avenue #26-F
Midtown East
#RLS20072155
251 E 51st Street #5B
Midtown East
#RLS20011603
685 5th Avenue #6B
Midtown East
#RLS20061270
2 E 55th Street #808W36
Midtown East
#RLS10948259
225 E 57th Street #16K
Midtown East
#RLS20067814
860 United Nations Plaza #16G
Midtown East
#RLS20061650
721 5TH Avenue #58CD
Midtown East
#RLS20071066
641 5TH Avenue #34B
Midtown East
#RLS20061269
480 PARK Avenue #14B
Midtown East
#RLS20072822
150 E 49th Street #9D
Midtown East
#RLS20061034
220 E 57th Street #17G
Midtown East
#RLS20069374
250 E 49th Street #14CD
Midtown East
#RLS20071814
153 E 57th Street #21-B
Midtown East
#RLS20069192
721 5th Avenue #30-H
Midtown East
#RLS10992264
227 E 57th Street #3DEF
Midtown East
#RLS20071752
10 Park Avenue #14H
Midtown East
#RLS20049679
351 E 51st Street #9C
Midtown East
#RLS20070809
145 E 48th Street #8D
Midtown East
#RLS20066287
110 E 57th Street #16B
Midtown East
#RLS20057492
50 United Nations Plaza #6C
Midtown East
#RLS20061380
60 E 55TH Street #38AB
Midtown East
#RLS20045290
641 5TH Avenue #23A
Midtown East
#RLS20046399
Midtown East Market Analysis & Trends
Based on StreetEasy data through December 2025
Midtown East is currently a Buyer's Market. The median sale price is $1.20M, which has increased 9% compared to last year. Properties typically spend 109 days on market before selling. For renters, the median asking rent is $3,100, up 8.7% year-over-year. High Days on Market (109) and a sale-to-list ratio consistently below 0.98 indicate an environment favoring buyer negotiation.
Key Market Metrics
Median Sale Price
$1.20M
+9.0% YoY
Median Rent
$3,100
+8.7% YoY
Days on Market
109
Remaining steady above 100 days throughout 2025
Price/Sqft
$1,550/sqft
Approximately 5% above the Manhattan median sales price
High Days on Market (109) and a sale-to-list ratio consistently below 0.98 indicate an environment favoring buyer negotiation.
Market Note: The market remained stable in 2025 with consistent demand for one-bedroom units.
Rental Market
Studio
$2,750
1 Bedroom
$3,495
2 Bedroom
$5,000
3+ Bedroom
$7,500
Transportation
Subway Lines
Stations
Grand Central-42 St, 51 St, Lexington Av/53 St, 59 St
Commute Times
Wall Street: 15-20 minutes
Ongoing operational enhancements to the Grand Central Madison LIRR concourse (Source: MTA)....
Neighborhood Amenities
Parks
- Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza
Hospitals
- NYU Langone Medical Center (nearby)
Shopping
- Fifth Avenue Retail
- Grand Central Market
Cultural
- United Nations Headquarters
- Chrysler Building
- Japan Society
Building Stock & Co-op Info
Predominant Type
Luxury High-rise Co-ops and Condos
Co-op vs Condo
Home to some of Manhattan's most established cooperatives in Sutton Place, with modern luxury condominiums concentrated near Second Avenue.
Typical Co-op Requirements
- Down: Minimum 25-50% in premier buildings
- DTI: Strict 25-28%
- Liquidity: Minimum 1-2 years of carrying costs preferred
- Credit: 740+ preferred
Investment Analysis
Outlook: Stable
Buyer Strategy
Negotiate aggressively on established cooperatives that require modernization.
Renter Strategy
Identify units in Turtle Bay for the best proximity to Grand Central transport.
Investor Strategy
Condominiums near the UN command premium rents for diplomatic and professional staff.
Schools
Served by NYC DOE District 2. Research schools at schools.nyc.gov
Safety
NYPD 17th Precinct. Current statistics: nyc.gov/nypd CompStat
Fair Housing
Milton Coste supports Fair Housing Act and Equal Opportunity Act.
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