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Lenox Hill Upper East Side (UES) Uptown Yorkville

NEW YORK, NY 10021

Real Estate Market Report  ·  New York County
Balanced Market
February 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 10021

Lenox Hill · Upper East Side (UES) · Uptown · Yorkville

Market Analysis

Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The NEW YORK, NY real estate market (10021) currently shows 441 active listings, with 131 pending sales. Homes are averaging 103 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 21 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 103 days on market compared to 79 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 17.8% year-over-year, from $1,995,000 to $1,640,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 40,642  ·  Density: 44,009.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $149,432

Typical home value: $1,568,030  ·  Homeownership: 44.6%

Market Overview

Active Listings
441
⇩ 4.5% vs 462 last year
Pending
131
30% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,640,000
⇩ 17.8% vs $1,995,000 last year
Average Price
$4,817,889
⇧ 2% vs $4,723,887 last year
Days on Market
103
⇧ 30.4% vs 79 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$1,452
⇩ 6.3% vs $1,550/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,650 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 441 this year vs 462 last year
  • Days on market: 103 now vs 79 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $1,640,000 (-17.8% YoY)
  • Average: $4,817,889 (+2% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 2.3 miles — 2,438 listings ($7,667,520,070 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
10021New York, NY 100210.0 mi423$2,091,152,106$1,647,500$4,943,622
10065New York, NY 100650.4 mi320$1,485,897,600$1,950,000$4,643,430
10044New York, NY 100440.7 mi17$16,206,916$995,000$953,348
10128New York, NY 101280.9 mi249$643,222,776$1,275,000$2,583,224
10024New York, NY 100241.3 mi276$1,246,630,176$2,437,500$4,516,776
10017New York, NY 100171.4 mi204$295,542,144$875,000$1,448,736
11106Astoria, NY 111061.5 mi73$67,979,936$799,000$931,232
11109Long Island City, NY 111091.6 mi13$16,512,886$1,148,000$1,270,222
10029New York, NY 100291.7 mi49$89,695,627$899,000$1,830,523
10036New York, NY 100361.8 mi90$139,594,860$1,242,500$1,551,054
10016New York, NY 100162.0 mi433$858,245,403$999,000$1,982,091
10025New York, NY 100252.0 mi254$571,644,018$1,372,500$2,250,567
10035New York, NY 100352.3 mi37$145,195,622$757,500$3,924,206

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in NEW YORK, NY 10021?

As of February 2026, there are 441 active listings in NEW YORK, NY (zip code 10021), compared to 462 the prior year.

What is the median home price in NEW YORK, NY 10021?

The median listing price in NEW YORK, NY 10021 is $1,640,000 as of February 2026, a 17.8% decrease from $1,995,000 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in NEW YORK, NY?

Homes in NEW YORK, NY 10021 spend an average of 103 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 79 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in NEW YORK, NY 10021?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of February 2026, NEW YORK, NY 10021 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 21 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 103 days on market compared to 79 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in NEW YORK, NY?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in NEW YORK, NY 10021 save an estimated $32,800 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $1,640,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.