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New York, NY 10021 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 10021
Report Date: April 2026
Market Temperature: HOT
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only


Executive Overview

The real estate market in New York, NY (ZIP: 10021) is characterized by a median sold price of $9,995,000, reflecting a robust demand despite the elevated median days on market of 407 days. This indicates a slower sales velocity, which may suggest a cautious approach from buyers amidst high price expectations. The market has shown an upward trend in pricing, with the overall market temperature described as hot, particularly in the luxury segment, where appreciation is anticipated to continue.

With a median listing price of $16,000,000, there is a notable gap between listing and sold prices, which may create pricing friction for sellers. The current market dynamics, characterized by elevated inventory levels relative to sales activity, indicate that while there is strong interest, the transaction volume remains moderate, potentially allowing for buyer leverage in negotiations. The median market rent stands at $4,980, further underscoring the strong demand for housing in this area, which may drive some renters towards ownership as they seek to capitalize on the current market conditions.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
180 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
22
Active Listings
10
Sold Properties
12

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$16,000,000
Median Sold Price
$9,995,000
Median Price per Sqft
$1,849/sqft

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$4,980

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
1.22%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
407
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.


Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Hot market indicates strong buyer demand with limited inventory, typically characterized by rising prices, quick sales (low days on market), and inventory levels below historical averages.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
hot
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
moderate

Key Findings

  1. The median sold price of $9,995,000 indicates a strong market presence, despite a slower sales velocity with 407 days on market.

  2. Elevated inventory levels suggest excess supply relative to sales activity, which may provide buyers with leverage in negotiations.

  3. The median listing price of $16,000,000 reflects high seller expectations, creating potential pricing friction in the market.

  4. The market temperature is described as hot, indicating strong demand, particularly in the luxury segment.

  5. With a median market rent of $4,980, the rental market remains robust, potentially encouraging renters to consider purchasing options.


Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

18 E 71st St, New York, NY 10021
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

6 beds
12 baths
12,060 sqft
$28,000,000
Dec 1, 2025
$2,322/sqft/sqft
201 days on market
127 E 73rd St, New York, NY 10021
Premium

Sold above market average

6 beds
8 baths
7,978 sqft
$26,250,000
Dec 1, 2025
$3,290/sqft/sqft
727 days on market
134 E 71st St, New York, NY 10021
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

5 beds
6 baths
7,591 sqft
$14,500,000
Mar 1, 2026
$1,910/sqft/sqft
345 days on market
171 E 73rd St, New York, NY 10021
Premium

Sold above market average

6 beds
8 baths
5,561 sqft
$13,450,000
Dec 1, 2025
$2,419/sqft/sqft
702 days on market
180 E 75th St, New York, NY 10021
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

6 beds
- baths
5,950 sqft
$11,000,000
Nov 1, 2025
$1,849/sqft/sqft
440 days on market
7 E 69th St, New York, NY 10021
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

6 beds
8 baths
7,420 sqft
$9,995,000
Dec 1, 2025
$1,347/sqft/sqft
685 days on market
238 E 72nd St, New York, NY 10021
Quick Flip

Sold below market average

5 beds
7 baths
3,392 sqft
$4,850,000
Jan 1, 2026
$1,430/sqft/sqft
233 days on market
352 E 69th St, New York, NY 10021
Quick Flip

Sold below market average

4 beds
5 baths
2,880 sqft
$4,295,000
Dec 1, 2025
$1,491/sqft/sqft
553 days on market

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 4/1/2026

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