Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Upper East Side

Manhattan · New York, NY

342 active listings · Median $1.3M

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Market Pulse — Upper East Side

What defines this market

A condo-dominant submarket with strong rent growth and rising sale prices.

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Median asking rent in Upper East Side is $4,270/month, $130 below the 5-year high set in Jan 2026. Rents are up +6.9% year over year and +77.9% over the past 5 years. Median sale price stands at $1.33M, 17.9% below the 5-year high recorded in Nov 2025. Sale prices are up +31.0% year over year.

Rental snapshot

  • Median asking rent: $4,270/month ($130 below the 5-year high in Jan 2026)
  • Year-over-year rent change: +6.9%
  • 5-year rent change: +77.9%
  • Active rental listings: 1,686

For-sale snapshot

  • Median sale price: $1.33M (17.9% below the 5-year high in Nov 2025)
  • Condo vs co-op median: condos $1.80M / co-ops $1.17M
  • Year-over-year sale price change: +31.0%
  • Median days on market (sale): 59 days
  • Active for-sale listings: 1,593 (-3.7% YoY)
  • Active listings with a price cut: 13.1%
  • Recent monthly closed sales: 170

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 Mar 2026.

About Upper East Side

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultr...

Quick Facts

BoroughManhattan
Zip Codes10021, 10028, 10065, 10075, 10128
Subway4, 5, 6 trains
Building TypesCo-ops, Condos, New construction

Transit, Schools & Commute

Subway Lines:4 5 6

Stations: 77 St (0.17 mi), 86 St (0.40 mi), 68 St-Hunter College (0.53 mi)

Midtown: 16 min (6 local from 77 St)


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Active Listings

Properties in Upper East Side

20
216 E 75th Street 1W-2W
$2,495,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 2,000 sqft · Condo
216 E 75th Street 1W-2W
Listed by: R New York
25
171 E 84TH Street 34E
$3,200,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,640 sqft · Condo
171 E 84TH Street 34E
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
11
200 E 90th Street 16E
$1,150,000
2 BD · 2 BA · Condop
200 E 90th Street 16E
Listed by: Compass
11
2 E 80TH Street 2
$2,750,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,300 sqft · Co-op
2 E 80TH Street 2
Listed by: Coldwell Banker Warburg
14
300 E 79th Street 4C
$1,695,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,300 sqft · Condo
300 E 79th Street 4C
Listed by: Compass
11
235 E 87th Street 8E
$479,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
235 E 87th Street 8E
Listed by: Compass
23
1215 5th Avenue 12B/11A
$4,350,000
5 BD · 5 BA · Co-op
1215 5th Avenue 12B/11A
Listed by: Compass
32
3 E 84TH Street 8THFLOOR
$6,495,000
4 BD · 4 BA · Co-op
3 E 84TH Street 8THFLOOR
Listed by: Corcoran Group
13
171 E 84TH Street 7F
$799,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 583 sqft · Condo
171 E 84TH Street 7F
Listed by: Corcoran Group
20
151 E 85TH Street 12K
$2,895,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,448 sqft · Condo
151 E 85TH Street 12K
Listed by: Sousa Real Estate Inc
18
535 E 86th Street 16F
$2,995,000
3 BD · 3 BA · Co-op
535 E 86th Street 16F
Listed by: Compass
9
12 E 97th Street 6A
$675,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
12 E 97th Street 6A
Listed by: Compass
7
340 E 83rd Street 1A
$299,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
340 E 83rd Street 1A
Listed by: Compass
35
255 E 77th Street PHD
$23,750,000
6 BD · 7 BA · 5,520 sqft · Condo
255 E 77th Street PHD
Listed by: Compass
12
178 E 80th Street 15C
$935,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
178 E 80th Street 15C
Listed by: Compass
6
110 E 87th Street 9B
$1,250,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 800 sqft · Condo
110 E 87th Street 9B
Listed by: Compass
10
509 E 77th Street 6G
$369,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
509 E 77th Street 6G
Listed by: Compass
16
38 E 85th Street 1
$850,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
38 E 85th Street 1
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
14
949 PARK Avenue TRIPLEX4
$6,950,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 2,980 sqft · Condo
949 PARK Avenue TRIPLEX4
Listed by: Corcoran Group
17
949 PARK Avenue DUPLEX
$4,250,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,988 sqft · Condo
949 PARK Avenue DUPLEX
Listed by: Corcoran Group
11
70 E 96th Street 2D
$1,295,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,377 sqft · Co-op
70 E 96th Street 2D
Listed by: Compass
14
1641 3rd Avenue 22A
$2,300,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,391 sqft · Condo
1641 3rd Avenue 22A
Listed by: Compass
11
40 E 80th Street 24A
$950,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,850 sqft · Co-op
40 E 80th Street 24A
Listed by: Compass
19
415 E 85th Street 5J
$550,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
415 E 85th Street 5J
Listed by: Compass
9
18 E 76th Street
$18,500,000
8 BD · 9 BA · 10,000 sqft · SingleFamilyResidence
18 E 76th Street
Listed by: Nest Seekers LLC
12
171 E 84th Street 17C
$1,790,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 1,250 sqft · Condo
171 E 84th Street 17C
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty
15
205 E 63rd Street 18-C
$419,000
1 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
205 E 63rd Street 18-C
Listed by: Peter Ashe
13
165 E 72nd Street 17-DE
$3,500,000
4 BD · 4 BA · Co-op
165 E 72nd Street 17-DE
Listed by: Maxwell Jacobs Inc
7
117 E 72nd Street 1WSR1C
$995,000
3 BD · 4 BA · Co-op
117 E 72nd Street 1WSR1C
Listed by: Compass
28
435 E 76th Street PHB
$3,495,000
4 BD · 3 BA · 2,532 sqft · Condo
435 E 76th Street PHB
Listed by: Sothebys International Realty

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 last updated: 1/1/1970.

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Why Work With Milton in Upper East 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 East Side buyers and sellers, that track record means a broker who has negotiated every type of deal this market produces.

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"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."

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"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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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper East Side

The median sale price in Upper East Side is $1.3M. Condos sit at a median of $1.8M and co-ops at $1.2M. Sale prices are up 31.0% year over year.

No. The median sale price in Upper East Side is currently 17.9% below the 5-year high recorded in November 2025. That gap can favor buyers searching for value relative to the neighborhood's past peak.

Sale listings in Upper East Side have a median of 59 days on market. Roughly 13.1% of active listings have recorded a price cut, suggesting some negotiating room.

Upper East Side is broadly balanced right now, with median days on market at 59 days and 13.1% of active listings carrying a price cut. Pricing depends heavily on the specific building and unit.

Upper East Side offers both co-ops and condos. Condos are the higher-priced segment at a $1.8M median, with co-ops at $1.2M.

Roughly 170 homes change hands each month in Upper East 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 East Side is $4,270/month. Live RLS listings show studios at $4,050, 1-bedrooms at $4,563, 2-bedrooms at $8,500, 3+ bedrooms at $15,000 per month. Rents are up 6.9% year over year.

Median asking rent in Upper East Side is currently $130 below the 5-year high set in January 2026. Tenants may find slightly more value than at peak, though the gap can close quickly during peak leasing season.

Median asking rent in Upper East Side has risen 77.9% 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 East Side, median sale prices range across All Upper East Side at $1.3M, Manhattan at $1.1M, Central Park South at $1.1M, Roosevelt Island at $965K. Each has different building stock, co-op vs condo mix, and transit access, so the right comparison depends on the buyer's priorities.

Upper East Side is served by the 4, 5, 6 trains. The commute to Midtown Manhattan runs roughly 16 minutes from 77 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 East 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 Associate Broker

Milton Coste

Licensed 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 East Side, I will guide you every step of the way.

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