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Agent Pronto analyzes transaction data, agent specialties, and client reviews to handpick the best agents in your area. Updated for April 2026. *
* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Kips Bay real estate market, updated for April 2026. *
Kips Bay is seeing a relatively active flow of listings and contracts. February 2026 closed with about 115 homes on the market and 88 new listings, while 66 went under contract. Compared with last year, new listings are down about 27 percent, yet pending sales are up roughly 10 percent, tightening conditions for shoppers.
Pricing is responding differently than the pace of activity. The typical home value sits around $880,000, up about 6 percent year over year, but median list prices have softened month over month, dipping about 12.5 percent to roughly $1,049,999. Homes are taking longer to sell, with median days on market up nearly 12 percent to 86 days, and only about 7 percent of recent sales closing above the list price, even though the average sale-to-list ratio is very close to full asking at about 1.0.
Compared with Manhattan overall, where the typical home value is about $1,375,000, Kips Bay offers relatively lower price points in a setting still labeled a seller's market with a market gauge of 17. Inventory has fallen nearly 20 percent over the past year and is projected to edge down again to about 113 homes in March, while the projected typical value holds steady near $880,000 and the projected median list price trends toward $974,999. Buyers and sellers who want to navigate these mixed signals can turn to Agent Pronto to quickly connect with a skilled local agent who understands Kips Bay.
Market gauge is calculated based on the the number of active listings divided by home sales over the most recently available reporting period.
Kips Bay offers residents a lively, walkable blend of modern housing, quick access to Midtown amenities, scenic waterfront parks, and a tight-knit, community-focused atmosphere.
Kips Bay offers a quieter, more relaxed slice of Manhattan compared with nearby Murray Hill and Gramercy Park, yet keeps you close to Midtown offices and Union Square. Low to mid‑rise apartment buildings, larger complexes like Kips Bay Towers, and a growing mix of condos and rentals give the neighborhood a residential feel that appeals to both long‑time locals and new arrivals.
The East River Esplanade and Glick Park provide waterfront air and open space, while the nearby Asser Levy Recreation Center offers a gym, pool, and community programs. Everyday errands are easy, with Trader Joe’s Kips Bay and the Kips Bay AMC cinema as regular neighborhood anchors. Third Avenue brings casual dining and coffee spots, and students and professionals from NYU Langone Health add energy during the day.
Transit access via the 4/5/6 on Park Avenue South, the 6 at 28th Street, and multiple bus lines keeps commutes manageable, while many residents walk or bike to nearby Midtown.
For buyers, Kips Bay can offer more space and relative value compared with some surrounding neighborhoods, but desirable units move quickly. For sellers, understanding current demand across co‑ops, condos, and rentals is crucial to pricing and timing. Agent Pronto can connect both buyers and sellers with a knowledgeable local agent to navigate Kips Bay’s market with the right preparation.
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