Midtown
Neighborhood in Manhattan, New York
New York County 10018, 10019, 10020, 10036
From skyscrapers to pieds-à-terre
The most expensive home ever sold in the US was on Midtown’s Billionaires’ Row—a $238 million penthouse sold in 2019 at 220 Central Park South, a 70-story tower with a suite of luxury amenities designed by starchitect Robert A. M. Stern. Other supertalls with white-glove service include Extell’s One57, the 84-story Steinway Tower and the 131-story Central Park Tower, the tallest residential building in the world. A sky-high family home in Midtown could easily cost $20 million or more, but the area also offers more modest prewar and postwar co-ops and less flashy condo developments, with prices for units ranging from around $1 million to $3 million. Midtown attracts “a sophisticated, global community,” Kremer says, many of whom have several homes and often opt for a pied-à-terre.Anchored by Central and Bryant parks
Central Park provides greenspace for Midtown residents, and Wollman skating rink, the Central Park Zoo and the Hallett Nature Sanctuary are all in the southern part of the park. The park has nearly 900 acres to explore, so residents have plenty of space to roam. Bryant Park anchors Midtown to the south, providing food kiosks, tables and chairs for a quick lunch and seasonal concerts and other events.Area high school caters to business-minded students
Students should be ready to travel. P.S. 111 Adolph S. Ochs is located on West 53rd Street in nearby Hell’s Kitchen and gets an A rating from Niche. City Knoll Middle School gets a B minus from Niche and is at the same location. C-plus-rated Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School on West 46th Street is a magnet school for students interested in business careers.Holiday Happenings
The holidays are a busy time in Midtown, when tourists and locals alike clamor to see the windows of the nearby department stores or the ice-skating rink and giant Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center. It’s very festive, but also very crowded, with people cramming into the area to celebrate the season.A transportation hub in Manhattan
All roads lead to Midtown when it comes to public transportation. Hubs at Columbus Circle and Times Square provide access to numerous subway lines and commuter buses. Grand Central Terminal is about a 10-minute walk and provides further options—including service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.Luxury brands and upscale eateries
Bergdorf Goodman. Tiffany & Co. Saks Fifth Avenue. These are the kind of luxury stores found on Fifth Avenue, alongside international chains such as H&M and Adidas. It’s not an exaggeration to say that people come from all over the world to shop here and enjoy the over-the-top holiday window displays every winter. Restaurants skew toward the glamorous, with options such as The Russian Tea Room or Michael's New York, serving California-inspired cuisine to an A-list crowd. But there are also familiar favorites, like the Carnegie Diner & Cafe, offering classic fare across from Carnegie Hall. Groceries can be found at either Ernest Klein & Co., on Sixth Avenue near West 56th Street, and Morton Williams, on West 57th Street.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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Thomas Hollingsworth
Compass
(855) 501-4226
37 Total Sales
1 in Midtown
$2,030,000 Price
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Dylan Hoffman
Compass
(646) 974-9914
182 Total Sales
4 in Midtown
$420K - $1.2M Price Range
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Christopher Connor
Responds QuicklyCompass
(551) 213-6697
24 Total Sales
1 in Midtown
$190,000 Price
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Keith Burkhardt
Responds QuicklyThe Burkhardt Group LLC
(844) 294-2435
34 Total Sales
1 in Midtown
$1,475,000 Price
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Mindy Feldman
Responds QuicklyBrown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
(551) 253-6934
8 Total Sales
1 in Midtown
$2,575,000 Price
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Leslie Hirsch
Responds QuicklyChristies International Real Estate Group LLC
(646) 791-2813
71 Total Sales
25 in Midtown
$975K - $5.3M Price Range
Schools
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Midtown | US |
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Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
Robbery | 7 | 4 |
Burglary | 5 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 7 | 4 |
Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Midtown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Midtown, Manhattan sell after 152 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Midtown, Manhattan over the last 12 months is $1,717,500, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 1510:30 - 11:30am
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Sunday, Jun 1512:30 - 2pm
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Sunday, Jun 1512 - 1:30pm
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