The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 10036 sells for about $995,000, or $1,325 per square foot.
Prices are down 12.3% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,358 a month.
ZIP 10036 — New York
The 10036 housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase, with median prices down 12.3% year-over-year and a low competitiveness score of 25/100. High interest rates and a surplus of inventory in the luxury condo sector are driving this trend, leading to a more buyer-friendly environment compared to previous years. Note that specific figures for months of supply and sale-to-list ratios are not published at the ZIP level and are estimated based on broader Manhattan market trends.
This ZIP is best suited for young professionals, commuters, and investors who prioritize immediate access to the Midtown Manhattan employment core and entertainment districts over traditional suburban space.
Median prices moved down 12.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.6% · poverty 14.0% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 1.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 10036, New York County, NY
The area experiences high volumes of property and petty crime typical of a dense, high-traffic urban tourist hub, though violent crime rates remain comparable to other major Manhattan commercial districts.
Public schools in this district are part of the NYC Department of Education; while some local options are highly rated, many families in this high-density commercial zone opt for private schooling.
The area is subject to standard urban flood risks and high-density fire safety regulations, with insurance premiums reflecting the high cost of replacement and urban density.
Development is driven by high-density mixed-use projects and commercial office demand in the Midtown Manhattan core, with ongoing infrastructure upgrades to transit hubs.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. City (New York, New York) — NYC Real Property Tax: Tax is calculated by multiplying the Taxable Billable Assessed Value by the class-specific tax rate set annually by the City Council. For Fiscal Year 2026, rates are: Class 1 (19.843%), Class 2 (12.439%), Class 3 (11.108%), and Class 4 (10.848%).
This ZIP is at the heart of the Manhattan transit network, offering immediate access to nearly every major subway line and proximity to Port Authority and Penn Station.
Residents have immediate access to the Theater District, Times Square, and are within walking distance of the Hudson River Greenway and Bryant Park.
The rental market is highly competitive with high turnover, driven by a mix of long-term residents and transient corporate/tourist demand; vacancy rates remain low despite high inventory.
The economy is dominated by media, entertainment, tourism, and corporate headquarters located in the Midtown Manhattan business district.
The area is served by an extensive network of subway lines, bus routes, and is adjacent to major regional transit hubs including Port Authority and Penn Station.
Development is focused on high-density commercial and residential infill projects, particularly near the Hudson Yards and Port Authority corridors.
Parcels are subject to NYC municipal taxes and various Business Improvement District (BID) assessments.
Property insurance premiums are high due to urban density, fire risk, and the high replacement cost of luxury high-rise assets.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 10036 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- American Dream4.55.2 mi
- DreamWorks Water Park4.35.1 mi
- Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park4.55.2 mi
- Area 53 - Adventure Park4.54.9 mi
- Color Factory NYC4.42.5 mi
- American Dream4.55.2 mi
- MetLife Stadium4.55.6 mi
- Madison Square Garden4.70.7 mi
- Yankee Stadium4.75.9 mi
- Barclays Center4.55.4 mi
- Times Square4.70.4 mi
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art4.82.1 mi
- Rockefeller Center4.70.8 mi
- Central Park4.82.1 mi
- Brooklyn Bridge4.83.7 mi
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art4.82.1 mi
- Rockefeller Center4.70.8 mi
- Empire State Building4.70.9 mi
- The Museum of Modern Art4.60.8 mi
- American Museum of Natural History4.61.8 mi
- Central Park4.82.1 mi
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum4.83.5 mi
- Bryant Park4.70.7 mi
- The High Line4.71 mi
- The Battery4.64.1 mi
- Pier 26 at Hudson River Park4.82.9 mi
- Pier 13 Hoboken4.51.6 mi
- Skyport Marina4.22 mi
- Pier 814.50.5 mi
- Liberty Landing Marina4.64.3 mi
- Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course4.310.3 mi
- 21 Golf Range Powered by Toptracer4.55.9 mi
- Puttery4.71.5 mi
- Forest Park Golf Course47.9 mi
- Dyker Beach Golf Course4.110 mi
- American Dream4.55.2 mi
- Chelsea Market4.61.4 mi
- Macy's4.40.7 mi
- The Mills at Jersey Gardens4.511.6 mi
- Hudson Yards4.70.6 mi
- Newark Liberty International Airport3.710.8 mi
- LaGuardia Airport4.16.3 mi
- Westchester County Airport426 mi
- Teterboro Airport4.47.7 mi
- Republic Airport4.530.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Global landmark and major tourist destination.
Extensive waterfront trail for cycling and walking.
World-renowned concentration of live performance venues.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).