Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Upper West Side

Manhattan · New York, NY

418 active listings · Median $1.3M

$1.3M
Median Asking
$4,800/mo
Median Rent/Mo
418
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
$1,575
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 Sales439
New This Week11
New This Month67
Avg DOM55 days
Price Cut Rate13.7%
Recent Sales
Sold Last 30 Days121
Sold Last 90 Days350
Sale-to-List95.0%
Asking Prices
Median Asking$1,335,000
Average Asking$3,240,834
Median $/SqFt$1,575
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
Studio30$499,000$225K - $785K
1 Bedroom123$799,000$299K - $2.10M
2 Bedrooms98$1,667,375$499K - $11.95M
3+ Bedrooms168$4,812,500$600K - $29.75M

Active Listings

Properties in Upper West Side

25
25 Central Park W 17RU
$10,500,000
4 BD · 4 BA · 2,538 sqft · Condo
25 Central Park W 17RU
Listed by: Compass
13
27 W 72ND Street 205
$3,450,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,798 sqft · Condo
27 W 72ND Street 205
Listed by: Serhant
12
201 W 89th Street 7H
$815,000
1 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
201 W 89th Street 7H
Listed by: Compass
15
10 Riverside Boulevard 32D
$3,700,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,419 sqft · Condo
10 Riverside Boulevard 32D
Listed by: Compass
10
212 W 95TH Street 4C
$1,895,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,081 sqft · Condo
212 W 95TH Street 4C
Listed by: Corcoran Group
11
41 W 72nd Street 6E
$488,888
1 BD · 1 BA · 768 sqft · Condo
41 W 72nd Street 6E
Listed by: Compass
23
60 Riverside Boulevard 1810
$1,350,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 732 sqft · Condo
60 Riverside Boulevard 1810
Listed by: Compass
14
76 W 85th Street 5C
$1,500,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 952 sqft · Condo
76 W 85th Street 5C
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
20
4 W 101st Street 67
$415,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
4 W 101st Street 67
Listed by: Compass
10
33 Riverside Drive 2FA
$529,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
33 Riverside Drive 2FA
Listed by: Compass
18
285 CENTRAL Park W 5S
$6,495,000
5 BD · 4 BA · 3,750 sqft · Co-op
285 CENTRAL Park W 5S
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
18
146 W 82ND Street 3A
$675,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
146 W 82ND Street 3A
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
11
306 W 90TH Street 1
$1,250,000
2 BD · 1 BA · 925 sqft · Co-op
306 W 90TH Street 1
Listed by: Serhant
13
885 W End Avenue GC
$1,650,000
3 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
885 W End Avenue GC
Listed by: Compass
13
11 W 81ST Street 6A
$1,995,000
2 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
11 W 81ST Street 6A
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
18
185 W End Avenue 28L
$829,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
185 W End Avenue 28L
Listed by: Corcoran Group
2
382 CENTRAL Park W 3X
$1,050,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 949 sqft · Condo
382 CENTRAL Park W 3X
Listed by: Corcoran Group
4
382 CENTRAL Park W 20W
$1,075,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 876 sqft · Condo
382 CENTRAL Park W 20W
Listed by: Corcoran Group
14
132 W 80TH Street 4R
$575,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
132 W 80TH Street 4R
Listed by: Ann Ferguson LLC
13
134 W 80TH Street PARLOR
$750,000
1 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
134 W 80TH Street PARLOR
Listed by: Ann Ferguson LLC
10
304 W 89TH Street 1A
$925,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
304 W 89TH Street 1A
Listed by: Corcoran Group
20
245 W 99TH Street 10C
$1,795,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,320 sqft · Condo
245 W 99TH Street 10C
Listed by: Corcoran Group
12
221 W 82ND Street 3B
$899,000
1 BD · 2 BA · Condop
221 W 82ND Street 3B
Listed by: Corcoran Group
22
175 W 95th Street 25E
$1,795,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 962 sqft · Condo
175 W 95th Street 25E
Listed by: Compass
22
28 W 96TH Street 9
$1,450,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,200 sqft · Condo
28 W 96TH Street 9
Listed by: Serhant
13
8 W 65th Street 4B
$1,175,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 764 sqft · Condo
8 W 65th Street 4B
Listed by: Compass
14
315 RIVERSIDE Drive 14C
$750,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
315 RIVERSIDE Drive 14C
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
25
250 W 90TH Street 10BC
$2,700,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,500 sqft · Condo
250 W 90TH Street 10BC
Listed by: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
10
101 W 79TH Street 3A
$1,495,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 858 sqft · Condo
101 W 79TH Street 3A
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
25
4-6 W 105th Street 6-A
$450,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
4-6 W 105th Street 6-A
Listed by: EXP Realty NYC

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 $3,850, 1-bedrooms at $4,750, 2-bedrooms at $7,300, 3+ bedrooms at $16,000 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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