ZIP 10128 · Manhattan
Yorkville Real Estate — Rentals, Homes for Sale & Market Guide
Yorkville is a residential neighborhood on the eastern Upper East Side, historically a German and Central European enclave, now recognized for its relatively accessible price points compared to the core Upper East Side. Bounded roughly by 79th and 96th Streets between Lexington and East End Avenues, the neighborhood is served by the 4, 5, 6, and Q trains. In ZIP 10128, the median co-op sale price is $950,000 and the median condo sale price is $1,297,500 (NYC Department of Finance closed sales, October 2025 – September 2026).
Market Snapshot
Rentals
For Sale
Closed co-op and condo sales, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Source: NYC Department of Finance via NYC Open Data. Area: ZIP 10128, a proxy for Yorkville that also includes part of Carnegie Hill.
Housing Stock
Yorkville's housing stock is a mix of pre-war apartment buildings, post-war co-operatives, and newer construction along the Second Avenue corridor. The neighborhood offers larger unit configurations than comparable price points further south, with strong river-view inventory along the East River.
The Q train's Second Avenue stops at 86th and 96th Streets have materially improved connectivity for the eastern half of the neighborhood. With rents starting at $2,800 for studios, Yorkville represents one of the more accessible entry points on the East Side.
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Trade-Offs
Strengths
- More accessible price points than core Upper East Side
- Second Avenue Subway (Q train) improving transit dramatically
- Larger unit configurations per dollar than comparable southern neighborhoods
- East River greenway and Carl Schurz Park access
Limitations
- Fewer dining and retail options than Lexington/Madison corridors
- Q train premium not yet fully priced in — pricing window may close as ridership grows
- Higher 2BR+ rents ($5,200+) reflect East Side pricing pressure
Transit
The 4, 5, and 6 trains serve the western edge of Yorkville along Lexington Avenue. The Q train stops at 86th Street and 96th Street on Second Avenue, providing a major transit improvement for the eastern part of the neighborhood. Bus service along 79th, 86th, and 96th Streets provides east–west crosstown coverage to the West Side. Midtown is approximately 15–25 minutes depending on line and departure point.
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