Manhattan Multifamily Report – Winter 2019
Apartment demand remains high across the borough, where more than 3,700 units came online in 2018, representing 1.1 percent of total inventory.
Manhattan rent evolution, click to enlarge
Manhattan kicked 2019 off with strong fundamentals in place, although affordability issues continue to shape most aspects of its rental market. Rents grew 2.1 percent year-over-year in the borough, mostly spurred by rates in Lifestyle properties, which reached an average of $4,558. Affordability will be a top concern in 2019, as highly skilled professionals will continue to flock to the market, pushing upscale rents further.
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New York City’s education and health services sector added 46,600 jobs, accounting for more than half of all jobs added in 2018. Median home prices exceeded $1 million in 2018, taking up roughly the same share of incomes as rents do for residents. The city’s administration has rolled out several programs targeting the Housing Authority’s portfolio, aiming to renovate properties housing 175,000 people. Tech giants Apple and Google announced plans to expand in New York City, driving further demand for a highly skilled labor force.
Manhattan sales volume and number of properties sold, click to enlarge
More than 3,700 units were added to Manhattan’s rental stock in 2018, representing 1.1 percent of total inventory. The Financial District, East Harlem and Lincoln Square led construction, with more than half of the 7,083 units underway in Manhattan being built in those submarkets. Moving forward, we expect NYC rents to rise incrementally, at 0.7 percent for the year.
