Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Utopia

Queens · New York, NY

0 active listings · Median $1.5M

$1.5M
Median Asking
$2,500/mo
Median Rent/Mo
1
Active Listings
86
Avg Days on Market

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Market Pulse — Utopia

What defines this market

A rental-heavy submarket with softening rents, rising sale prices, and sale listings clearing quickly.

Common search patterns

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Median asking rent in Utopia is $2,500/month, $4,500 below the 5-year high set in Jan 2023. Rents are down -50.0% year over year and +11.1% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $1.53M, 28.6% below the 5-year high recorded in May 2025. Sale prices are up +10.6% year over year. Sale listings are clearing 17 days faster than at this point last year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $2,500/month ($4,500 below the 5-year high in Jan 2023)
  • Year-over-year rent change: -50.0%
  • 5-year rent change: +11.1%
  • Active rental listings: 2

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $1.53M (28.6% below the 5-year high in May 2025)
  • Year-over-year sale price change: +10.6%
  • Median days on market (sale): 86 days (17 days faster than a year ago)
  • Active for-sale listings: 1
  • Active listings with a price cut: 100.0%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 1

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 Utopia

Utopia reveals a mix of prewar cooperatives and traditional multi-family residences. The area features historic architecture, serviced by reliable subway lines and adjacent green spaces. Notable street-level landmarks anchor the neighborhood's built environment.

Quick Facts

BoroughQueens
Subway1, 2, 3, 7, A, C, E, F, M, N, Q, R, S, W trains
Building TypesPre-war buildings, Co-ops, Multi-family

Transit, Schools & Commute

Subway Lines:1 2 3 7 A C E F M N Q R S W

Stations: Times Sq-42 St (0.17 mi), 42 St-Port Authority (0.25 mi), 57 St (0.52 mi), 5 Av/53 St (0.56 mi), 34 St-Penn Station (0.56 mi)

Midtown: 8 min (1 local from Times Sq-42 St)


Market Report

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Median Asking Price
$1,535,000
+10.6% YoY
Median Rent
$2,500/mo
-50.0% YoY
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Price Trends

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Inventory & Activity
Active Listings1
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Avg DOM86 days
Price Cut Rate100.0%
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Active Listings

Properties in Utopia

No listings currently available. Contact Milton

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 Utopia

25+ years

Experience across NYC

1,000+

Transactions closed

Since 2000

Active in Queens

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 Utopia buyers and sellers, that track record means a broker who has negotiated every type of deal this market produces.

Reviews

"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."

JR
Verified Buyer
Google Review

"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."

MC
Verified Seller
Zillow Review

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Frequently Asked Questions about Utopia

The median sale price in Utopia is $1.5M. Sale prices are up 10.6% year over year.

No. The median sale price in Utopia is currently 28.6% below the 5-year high recorded in May 2025. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.

Sale listings in Utopia have a median of 86 days on market. That is 17 days faster than the same point a year ago. Roughly 100.0% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.

Utopia is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 86 days and 100.0% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.

Roughly 1 homes change hands each month in Utopia 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 Utopia is $2,500/month. Rents are down 50.0% year over year.

Median asking rent in Utopia is currently $4,500 below the 5-year high set in January 2023. Tenants may find slightly more value than at peak, though the gap can close quickly during peak leasing season.

Median asking rent in Utopia has risen 11.1% 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 Utopia, median sale prices range across Midtown at $1.9M, Central Park South at $1.7M, Midtown West at $895K, Midtown East at $875K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.

Utopia is served by the 1, 2, 3, 7, A, C, E, F, M, N, Q, R, S, W trains. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 8 minutes from Times Sq-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 Utopia, 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 Utopia, I will guide you every step of the way.

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