Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

Upper East Side

Manhattan · New York, NY

316 active listings · Median $1.3M

$1.3M
Median Asking
$4,270/mo
Median Rent/Mo
1593
Active Listings
59
Avg Days on Market

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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.

Common search patterns

value buyerscondo-dominantappreciating sale pricesstrong rent growth

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)


Market Report

Live data from REBNY/RLS. Updated every 15 minutes.

Median Asking Price
$1,332,500
+31.0% YoY
Median Rent
$4,270/mo
+6.9% YoY
Price per Sq Ft
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Sale-to-List Ratio
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Price Trends

Median closed sale price by month

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Current Inventory Snapshot

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Inventory & Activity
Active Listings1593
Pending Sales--
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Avg DOM59 days
Price Cut Rate13.1%
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Asking Prices
Median Asking$1,332,500
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Median Condo$1,800,000
Median Co-op$1,167,500
Property Mix
Condo: --Co-op: --Other: --

Price by Bedroom

Based on active listings in Upper East Side

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Active Listings

Properties in Upper East Side

8
244 E 90th Street 2-C
$330,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
244 E 90th Street 2-C
Listed by: Find Properties
14
233 E 69th Street 17-G
$699,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
233 E 69th Street 17-G
Listed by: Time Equities Brokerage LLC
15
440 E 79th Street 12-I
$465,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
440 E 79th Street 12-I
Listed by: SAMUEL REALTY GROUP LLC
23
440 E 79th Street 3-M
$695,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 600 sqft · Co-op
440 E 79th Street 3-M
Listed by: SAMUEL REALTY GROUP LLC
19
440 E 79th Street 9-C
$875,000
2 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
440 E 79th Street 9-C
Listed by: SAMUEL REALTY GROUP LLC
11
2 E 80TH Street 2
$2,250,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,300 sqft · Co-op
2 E 80TH Street 2
Listed by: Coldwell Banker Warburg
13
333 E 79th Street 21M
$567,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
333 E 79th Street 21M
Listed by: Compass
11
7 E 85TH Street 8B
$949,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
7 E 85TH Street 8B
Listed by: Serhant
15
502 Park Avenue 6-H
$3,950,000
4 BD · 3 BA · 2,055 sqft · Condo
502 Park Avenue 6-H
Listed by: Trump International Realty New York
8
300 E 64th Street 9-A
$1,550,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,044 sqft · Condo
300 E 64th Street 9-A
Listed by: Howard Hanna NYC
17
330 E 72nd Street 11
$3,245,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 2,334 sqft · Condo
330 E 72nd Street 11
Listed by: The Heller Organization Inc
9
435 E 86th Street 4E
$650,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 720 sqft · Co-op
435 E 86th Street 4E
Listed by: Compass
10
160 E 91st Street 4A
$475,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
160 E 91st Street 4A
Listed by: Compass
12
8 E 83rd Street 5A
$2,595,000
2 BD · 2 BA · Co-op
8 E 83rd Street 5A
Listed by: Compass
13
610 Park Avenue 7-E
$7,250,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 2,112 sqft · Condo
610 Park Avenue 7-E
Listed by: Avenue
18
911 Park Avenue 14C
$5,850,000
4 BD · 4 BA · Co-op
911 Park Avenue 14C
Listed by: Compass
16
45 E End Avenue 11F
$1,349,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,350 sqft · Co-op
45 E End Avenue 11F
Listed by: Compass
8
35 E 85th Street 10CN
$515,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
35 E 85th Street 10CN
Listed by: Compass
28
240 E 76th Street 17H
$1,150,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,012 sqft · Condop
240 E 76th Street 17H
Listed by: Hauseit LLC
10
408 E 79th Street 3A
$2,125,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,465 sqft · Condo
408 E 79th Street 3A
Listed by: UbiQ NY Ltd
8
304 E 65th Street 21A
$2,300,000
3 BD · 2 BA · 1,541 sqft · Condo
304 E 65th Street 21A
Listed by: Howard Hanna NYC
13
177 E 77th Street 5D
$1,299,000
1 BD · 1 BA · 1,038 sqft · Condo
177 E 77th Street 5D
Listed by: Compass
31
10-12 E 94th Street
$50,000,000
5 BD · 10 BA · 15,235 sqft · SingleFamilyResidence
10-12 E 94th Street
Listed by: Compass
9
330 E 70th Street 2-H
$599,900
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
330 E 70th Street 2-H
Listed by: Levy Carol E
9
1474 3RD Avenue 3S
$2,100,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 1,607 sqft · Condo
1474 3RD Avenue 3S
Listed by: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
25
40 E 66th Street 7-A
$7,100,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 2,435 sqft · Condo
40 E 66th Street 7-A
Listed by: Find Properties
304 E 73rd Street 1-C
$425,000
· 1 BA · Co-op
304 E 73rd Street 1-C
Listed by: Casa Blanca Real Estate
15
975 PARK Avenue 16A
$3,295,000
2 BD · 2 BA · 2,200 sqft · Co-op
975 PARK Avenue 16A
Listed by: Corcoran Group
14
318 E 81st Street 1
$3,499,000
2 BD · 3 BA · 2,470 sqft · Condo
318 E 81st Street 1
Listed by: Compass
4
211 E 88th Street 2-C
$379,000
1 BD · 1 BA · Co-op
211 E 88th Street 2-C
Listed by: Casa Blanca Real Estate

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 East Side

25+ years

Experience across NYC

1,000+

Transactions closed

23+

Transactions in Upper East Side

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.

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."

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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."

MC
Verified Seller
Zillow Review

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New This Week in Upper East Side

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Homes in Upper East Side take a median 59 days to sell. Source: StreetEasy market data.

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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 $4,725, 1-bedrooms at $5,448, 2-bedrooms at $7,650, 3+ bedrooms at $11,500 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 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 East Side, I will guide you every step of the way.

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