North of 96th Street, Fifth Avenue continues along Central Park past the Conservatory Garden at 105th Street and the Harlem Meer. Prewar and postwar co-ops here face the park, and Museum Mile extends to the Museum of the City of New York and El Museo del Barrio.
To the east, East Harlem has a mix of rowhouses and apartment buildings and a number of newer condominiums. The Second Avenue Subway’s Q train stops at 96th Street, and the 6 runs along Lexington Avenue.
Upper Fifth Avenue & East Harlem by the numbers
Median condominium sale price
$784K
75 recorded sales, Nov 2025–Oct 2026
Median co-op sale price
$783K
50 recorded sales, Nov 2025–Oct 2026
Typical asking rent (ZORI)
$3,426
Sep 2026 · +4.8% vs. a year ago
- Condominium $891K
- Co-op $1.61M
Show data table
| Month | Condominium | Co-op |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $891K | $1.61M |
| May 2026 | $959K | $838K |
| Feb 2026 | $663K | $732K |
| Nov 2025 | $745K | $2.25M |
Reviewed & adjusted Sales medians use NYC Department of Finance records for this neighborhood over the last 12 complete months, with bulk or portfolio transfers excluded. Asking rents average the Zillow Observed Rent Index for the area’s ZIP codes (10029).
Residences we have represented in Upper Fifth Avenue & East Harlem
- Sun-Flooded 3-Bedroom Corner Apartment with Panoramic Central Park views. Rental · $7,750/month
- Two-bedroom apartment for rent at 1270 5th Avenue Rental · $4,300/month
Includes current and past listings. Availability is shown on each listing.
Questions and answers
- What is the median sale price of a condominium in Upper Fifth Avenue & East Harlem?
- The median recorded sale price was $783,903 across 75 sales between Nov 2025–Oct 2026, according to NYC Department of Finance records (bulk transfers excluded). Prices vary widely by building, size and condition.
- What is the median sale price of a co-op in Upper Fifth Avenue & East Harlem?
- The median recorded sale price was $782,700 across 50 sales between Nov 2025–Oct 2026, according to NYC Department of Finance records (bulk transfers excluded). Prices vary widely by building, size and condition.
- What is the typical asking rent in Upper Fifth Avenue & East Harlem?
- About $3,426 a month as of September 2026, based on the Zillow Observed Rent Index for ZIP codes 10029, +4.8% compared with a year earlier. It reflects advertised rents across all apartment types and sizes.
- Which subway lines serve Upper Fifth Avenue & East Harlem?
- Q at 96th Street (Second Avenue Subway); 6 on Lexington Avenue; 2 and 3 at 110th Street–Central Park North.
- What types of homes are found in Upper Fifth Avenue & East Harlem?
- Prewar and postwar co-ops facing Central Park on Fifth Avenue, rowhouses and newer condominiums to the east.
- How can Rossi Living help me buy, sell or rent in Upper Fifth Avenue & East Harlem?
- We advise buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants across New York City, with building-by-building research, board package preparation and negotiation. Contact us for a private consultation.
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