Manhattan Sales:
- For the week ending October 4, 2024, $398,617,187 worth of transactions across 245 condo, condop, and cooperative deals were recorded
- 99 condo sales came to an aggregate price of $205,925,669
- 10 condop sales came to an aggregate price of $12,805,239
- 136 co-op sales came to an aggregate price of $178,321,279
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As September 2024 gave way to October, the number of Manhattan sales recorded ticked up week-over-week. However, this did not include anything like the uber-luxury condos that have closed in recent weeks, which couldn't help but drive the sales volume down.
One United Nations Park, home to the week's top condo sale (Corcoran Group)
The week's highest-priced condo sale was for Penthouse #42K at One United Nations Park, which sold for $8,540,000 in the second-highest sale of the week. While public records list the buyer as "Government of Ireland," Crain's New York Business identified the buyer as Fergal Mythen, Ireland's ambassador to the United Nations and an architect of the Good Friday agreement.
Crain's also noted that he likely closed the deal while in town for the United Nations' annual meeting in late September. The building's close proximity to the United Nations headquarters was likely a key factor in the purchase; other perks include expansive interiors, built-in smart home technology, and an extensive, high-floor amenity package.
Crain's also noted that he likely closed the deal while in town for the United Nations' annual meeting in late September. The building's close proximity to the United Nations headquarters was likely a key factor in the purchase; other perks include expansive interiors, built-in smart home technology, and an extensive, high-floor amenity package.
895 Park Avenue, #5C, top sale of the week (Corcoran Group)
One United Nations Park aside, Upper East Side listings largely dominated the week's top sales with homes in prestigious cooperatives accounting for three of the five most expensive sales. Leading the charge was Residence #5C at Art Deco cooperative 895 Park Avenue, which sold for $10,825,000. The apartment has been updated with new, state-of-the-art mechanicals and top-of-the-line finishes, though not at the expense of original architectural details like custom millwork, plaster moldings, and baseboards.
It was trailed by Residence #3/4 at 17 East 63rd Street, which closed for $7,850,000 in the third-highest sale of the week. One of only a small handful of units in the building, the apartment was designed by acclaimed interior designer Thomas Britt to make it a truly one-of-a-kind home.
The residences represent the latest chapter for the over 120-year-old limestone mansion. Shortly after construction was completed in the early 20th century H. Bramhall Gilbert and his wife, socialite Lila Brokaw, moved in, though they only stayed for a few years. Decades later, after the interiors were converted to offices, one of them was used by Brooklyn Dodger Jackie Robinson for a press conference announcing a low-cost housing cooperative (h/t Daytonian in Manhattan). It was converted to a cooperative in 1983.
The residences represent the latest chapter for the over 120-year-old limestone mansion. Shortly after construction was completed in the early 20th century H. Bramhall Gilbert and his wife, socialite Lila Brokaw, moved in, though they only stayed for a few years. Decades later, after the interiors were converted to offices, one of them was used by Brooklyn Dodger Jackie Robinson for a press conference announcing a low-cost housing cooperative (h/t Daytonian in Manhattan). It was converted to a cooperative in 1983.
A home truly fit for royalty (1136 Fifth Avenue, #6A/7A - Compass)
Further north at 1136 Fifth Avenue, Residence #6A/7A was not far behind at $7,550,000 in the week's fourth-highest sale. The listing notes that this spacious duplex was designed by building architect George Pelham as his own residence, and that more recently, it was owned by an Italian princess and a Russian prince for nearly half a century. Public records list the seller as the estate of Maria Romanoff, born Princess Maria Valguarnera di Niscemi in 1931 and married to Prince Alexander of Russia, a great-nephew of Czar Nicholas II in 1971.
Ms. Romanoff's obituary from October 2023 notes that the couple moved into the Fifth Avenue apartment in 1973 and it served as their lifelong home. The apartment was listed in April 2024, shortly before an auction of Imperial Russian works of art that included pieces from Ms. Romanoff's estate. These were likely on display throughout the home while the couple was alive.
Ms. Romanoff's obituary from October 2023 notes that the couple moved into the Fifth Avenue apartment in 1973 and it served as their lifelong home. The apartment was listed in April 2024, shortly before an auction of Imperial Russian works of art that included pieces from Ms. Romanoff's estate. These were likely on display throughout the home while the couple was alive.
Also on the Upper East Side, a total of $12,072,156 across two sales was recorded at 1289 Lexington Avenue, a new development condominium at the nexus of Carnegie Hill and Yorkville. These included Residence #15B, a five-bedroom home that closed for $7,500,000 in the fifth-highest sale of the week. This half-floor home spans over 3,500 interior square feet and a total of 952 square feet across two private terraces. This sale was recorded a little over two months after it entered contract with an $8.4 million asking price in July 2024.
1289 Lexington Avenue, #15B (Brown Harris Stevens)
From the Listing:
Welcome to the Meridian Collection at 1289 Lexington on the Upper East Side. These expansive four- and five-bedroom homes offer all the space you need to stretch out, move, breathe, and entertain. Southern light pours into the great room, kitchen, and primary bedroom, creating a bright, airy atmosphere that reaches almost 10' to the ceilings. Four more bedrooms, five-and-a-half bathrooms and a private laundry room complete the picture of this grand residence. With interiors designed by AD100 firm SheltonMindel, the kitchen features custom-made walnut cabinets, a full suite of Gaggenau appliances (including a vented stove hood), custom pendant lights, and elegant slab marble and Glassos counters.
Welcome to the Meridian Collection at 1289 Lexington on the Upper East Side. These expansive four- and five-bedroom homes offer all the space you need to stretch out, move, breathe, and entertain. Southern light pours into the great room, kitchen, and primary bedroom, creating a bright, airy atmosphere that reaches almost 10' to the ceilings. Four more bedrooms, five-and-a-half bathrooms and a private laundry room complete the picture of this grand residence. With interiors designed by AD100 firm SheltonMindel, the kitchen features custom-made walnut cabinets, a full suite of Gaggenau appliances (including a vented stove hood), custom pendant lights, and elegant slab marble and Glassos counters.
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From the Listing:
Welcome to a rare and elegant opportunity at Apartment 6A. Personally designed by the building’s revered architect, George F. Pelham Jr. as his own residence, this exquisite 4,092-square-foot duplex enjoys a superlative provenance with a rich history of hosting elegant gatherings and dinner parties with celebrities and dignitaries. This strikingly unique apartment features a breathtaking entry foyer with 25’ ceilings, marble floors and wrought iron railings. The sweeping white marble staircase leads to a dramatic mezzanine where you’ll find four bedrooms, three bathrooms and endless closet space. The crown moulding is mill work of the finest quality and rarely seen. One of the two primary bedrooms enjoys a corner view, with windows looking west across the park and north towards the George Washington Bridge.
Welcome to a rare and elegant opportunity at Apartment 6A. Personally designed by the building’s revered architect, George F. Pelham Jr. as his own residence, this exquisite 4,092-square-foot duplex enjoys a superlative provenance with a rich history of hosting elegant gatherings and dinner parties with celebrities and dignitaries. This strikingly unique apartment features a breathtaking entry foyer with 25’ ceilings, marble floors and wrought iron railings. The sweeping white marble staircase leads to a dramatic mezzanine where you’ll find four bedrooms, three bathrooms and endless closet space. The crown moulding is mill work of the finest quality and rarely seen. One of the two primary bedrooms enjoys a corner view, with windows looking west across the park and north towards the George Washington Bridge.
17 East 63rd Street, #3/4 (Douglas Elliman)
From the Listing:
From the moment you enter the front door, you will be blown away by the sheer proportions of this approx. 4,200-square-foot duplex. From the soaring approximately 12- foot ceilings, to the grand-scale rooms, this truly is a one-of-a-kind home that has never been available to-date. This home was designed by the renowned Thomas Britt. After being greeted by a private elevator landing, your jaw will drop as you enter the grand entry-foyer. To the left is a stunning south-facing great room complete with a grand fireplace, beautiful coffered soaring ceilings and three graceful sets of frenchwindows. The private windowed dining room also features a grand fireplace and the home is laid out for perfect flow for entertaining. The oversized chef’s kitchen is adjacent to the dining room. Storage transfers with the apartment.
From the moment you enter the front door, you will be blown away by the sheer proportions of this approx. 4,200-square-foot duplex. From the soaring approximately 12- foot ceilings, to the grand-scale rooms, this truly is a one-of-a-kind home that has never been available to-date. This home was designed by the renowned Thomas Britt. After being greeted by a private elevator landing, your jaw will drop as you enter the grand entry-foyer. To the left is a stunning south-facing great room complete with a grand fireplace, beautiful coffered soaring ceilings and three graceful sets of frenchwindows. The private windowed dining room also features a grand fireplace and the home is laid out for perfect flow for entertaining. The oversized chef’s kitchen is adjacent to the dining room. Storage transfers with the apartment.
One United Nations Park, #42K (Corcoran Group)
From the Listing:
Residence PHK at One United Nations Park is a 3,831-square-foot four-bedroom, four-bathroom plus powder room, duplex residence with a dramatic double-height great room and ceilings soaring 20 feet high. Perched on the northeast corner on the 42nd and 43rd floors, PHK features outstanding views of the East River, United Nations and historic Tudor City.
The gracious layout offers a separate den/home office, eat-in kitchen with large island, and an internal private elevator. The primary suite boasts a walk-in-closet and grand primary bathroom with double vanities and freestanding soaking tub. The floor-to-ceiling windows maximize sunlight and openness throughout.
Residence PHK at One United Nations Park is a 3,831-square-foot four-bedroom, four-bathroom plus powder room, duplex residence with a dramatic double-height great room and ceilings soaring 20 feet high. Perched on the northeast corner on the 42nd and 43rd floors, PHK features outstanding views of the East River, United Nations and historic Tudor City.
The gracious layout offers a separate den/home office, eat-in kitchen with large island, and an internal private elevator. The primary suite boasts a walk-in-closet and grand primary bathroom with double vanities and freestanding soaking tub. The floor-to-ceiling windows maximize sunlight and openness throughout.
895 Park Avenue, #5C (Corcoran Group)
From the Listing:
An architectural and design masterpiece, this palatial corner fourteen into twelve room residence was just completely renovated by a leading interior designer. There are four oversized bedroom suites, five and a half bathrooms, a corner living room with a wood burning fireplace, a formal dining room, a corner wood paneled library, an extraordinary windowed eat-in kitchen with a center island as well as a separate informal dining room, a windowed butler’s pantry, a windowed laundry room and a staff suite.
Drenched in sunlight, the luxurious home boasts 32 new Panorama windows, high ceilings, an abundance of original prewar details and the highest level of finishes throughout. All of the mechanical elements have been replaced including four-zone central air conditioning, new plumbing and wiring throughout, a Lutron lighting system, and a Sonos music system.
An architectural and design masterpiece, this palatial corner fourteen into twelve room residence was just completely renovated by a leading interior designer. There are four oversized bedroom suites, five and a half bathrooms, a corner living room with a wood burning fireplace, a formal dining room, a corner wood paneled library, an extraordinary windowed eat-in kitchen with a center island as well as a separate informal dining room, a windowed butler’s pantry, a windowed laundry room and a staff suite.
Drenched in sunlight, the luxurious home boasts 32 new Panorama windows, high ceilings, an abundance of original prewar details and the highest level of finishes throughout. All of the mechanical elements have been replaced including four-zone central air conditioning, new plumbing and wiring throughout, a Lutron lighting system, and a Sonos music system.
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