One Beacon Court and the Midtown East-Plaza District skyline
Manhattan Sales:
Manhattan January 2022 Contracts:
- From January 23-29, 2022, a total of 324 condo, co-op, and condop sales were recorded in Manhattan
- The aggregate total of sales was $698,944,253
- 176 condo sales came to a median price of $1.81 million ($1,676 per square foot)
- 144 co-op sales came to a median price of $802,500
Manhattan January 2022 Contracts:
- In January 2022, Manhattan saw 942 homes signed into contract totaling $2.29B
- The median last asking price for a January contract was $1.47M
- The condo ask median was an even $2M while the co-op median ask was $995K
- The median time a listing spent on the market in January 2022 was 91 days.
For the second week in a row, a condo at Central Park Tower had the top sale. This time, it was for #125, a full-floor unit near the top of the building that closed for $46,958,750. Several stories down, apartment #66E closed for $19,804,250, the past week's second-highest sale. This comes around the same time as the building's first resale, a three-bedroom, three and a half-bath unit listed for $19,850,000, came on the market. The Real Deal notes that the seller, developer Juan Carlos Gonzalez Jaramillo, purchased it for $14,800,000 in August 2021.
The top sale outside of Central Park Tower and highest downtown sale took place at 150 Charles Street, the West Village condo that has counted Jon Bon Jovi, Ben Stiller, and Irina Shayk among previous residents. This buyer purchased the four-bedroom, four and a half-bath, 4,031-square-foot apartment under an LLC and closed for $12,900,000.
The top sale outside of Central Park Tower and highest downtown sale took place at 150 Charles Street, the West Village condo that has counted Jon Bon Jovi, Ben Stiller, and Irina Shayk among previous residents. This buyer purchased the four-bedroom, four and a half-bath, 4,031-square-foot apartment under an LLC and closed for $12,900,000.
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One Beacon Court via Compass
From January 24-30, 2022, a total of 29 luxury contracts for listings asking $4 million and up were signed in Manhattan. This is two more than last week, and Olshan Realty's market report notes that January 2022's total of 102 signed luxury contracts makes it the strongest January since they started keeping track in 2006. The weekly asking price sales volume came to $303,071,000.
The top signed contract was for #PH51/52W at One Beacon Court, the Charles Gwathmey-designed penthouse that hedge fund titan and New York Mets owner Steve Cohen ultimately sold for $30.5 million in June 2021. The current sellers listed the five-bedroom, six and a half-bath, 9,000-square-foot penthouse in October 2021, and it entered contract with an asking price of $36,000,000.
The second-highest contract was for the duplex penthouse at The Westbury, which entered contract at an asking price of $32,000,000, a 29 percent reduction from its original listing price of $45,000,000. It was sold by the estate of Terry Allen Kramer, the Tony Award-winning producer of Kinky Boots and revivals of La Cage aux Folles and Hello, Dolly! Her obituary in The New York Times noted that she kept her awards in her four-bedroom, six-bath, 6,241-square-foot apartment on the Upper East Side.
The top downtown contract and the third-highest contract overall was for the Puck Penthouses apartment that Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner listed for $23,500,000 after buying their new home in the building. If this four-bedroom, six and a half-bath, 5,672-square-foot condo closes for the asking price, it will be among the top ten sales recorded in NoLita.
The top signed contract was for #PH51/52W at One Beacon Court, the Charles Gwathmey-designed penthouse that hedge fund titan and New York Mets owner Steve Cohen ultimately sold for $30.5 million in June 2021. The current sellers listed the five-bedroom, six and a half-bath, 9,000-square-foot penthouse in October 2021, and it entered contract with an asking price of $36,000,000.
The second-highest contract was for the duplex penthouse at The Westbury, which entered contract at an asking price of $32,000,000, a 29 percent reduction from its original listing price of $45,000,000. It was sold by the estate of Terry Allen Kramer, the Tony Award-winning producer of Kinky Boots and revivals of La Cage aux Folles and Hello, Dolly! Her obituary in The New York Times noted that she kept her awards in her four-bedroom, six-bath, 6,241-square-foot apartment on the Upper East Side.
The top downtown contract and the third-highest contract overall was for the Puck Penthouses apartment that Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner listed for $23,500,000 after buying their new home in the building. If this four-bedroom, six and a half-bath, 5,672-square-foot condo closes for the asking price, it will be among the top ten sales recorded in NoLita.
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From the Listing:
This impressive home with walls of light through oversized windows on the north and south flows effortlessly over 2 floors, a unique mix of perfectly proportioned dramatic space bathed in brilliant natural light with cozier moments that make for a truly inviting home, akin to townhouse living but with width, light, services, amenities, and only two floors.
Thoughtfully and elegantly reimagined, this light-infused space greets you with a double-height entry gallery and a bold stairway. Gracious and grandly proportioned living spaces lead out to the terrace, as does the adjoining eat-in kitchen with its abutting media room. The space works equally well for a 150+ person event as it does for an intimate gathering. The kitchen is equipped with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances and Walnut cabinetry by Molteni. An elegant powder room and arrival closet deliver both a visually chic home as well as a practical, functioning one.
Upstairs the primary bedroom suite boasts a private terrace, en suite bathroom with a wall of natural light, and an abundance of closet space. Two additional bedrooms with outstanding closets and en suite bathrooms complete the picture. Honed oak floors, central air-conditioning and heating, and high-tech AV systems feature throughout. Filtered fresh air is an additional feature. This is truly a turnkey, editorial-quality showplace that is as versatile as it is gracious. It is highly detailed in an effortless style.
This impressive home with walls of light through oversized windows on the north and south flows effortlessly over 2 floors, a unique mix of perfectly proportioned dramatic space bathed in brilliant natural light with cozier moments that make for a truly inviting home, akin to townhouse living but with width, light, services, amenities, and only two floors.
Thoughtfully and elegantly reimagined, this light-infused space greets you with a double-height entry gallery and a bold stairway. Gracious and grandly proportioned living spaces lead out to the terrace, as does the adjoining eat-in kitchen with its abutting media room. The space works equally well for a 150+ person event as it does for an intimate gathering. The kitchen is equipped with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances and Walnut cabinetry by Molteni. An elegant powder room and arrival closet deliver both a visually chic home as well as a practical, functioning one.
Upstairs the primary bedroom suite boasts a private terrace, en suite bathroom with a wall of natural light, and an abundance of closet space. Two additional bedrooms with outstanding closets and en suite bathrooms complete the picture. Honed oak floors, central air-conditioning and heating, and high-tech AV systems feature throughout. Filtered fresh air is an additional feature. This is truly a turnkey, editorial-quality showplace that is as versatile as it is gracious. It is highly detailed in an effortless style.
3 Available Listings for Sale from $7.25M
1080 Fifth Avenue via CityRealty
Interiors via Douglas Elliman
From the Listing:
Bring your designer! High floor, two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with a stunning 31-foot long terrace facing south and west towards The Reservoir, Central Park, and the New York City skyline. An enormous living and dining room measuring 25′ × 22′ boasts a corner exposure and easy access to the galley kitchen with windowed eat-in area. Both generously sized bedrooms offer plentiful storage with the primary bedroom featuring a walk-in closet as well as an en-suite windowed bath.
Bring your designer! High floor, two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with a stunning 31-foot long terrace facing south and west towards The Reservoir, Central Park, and the New York City skyline. An enormous living and dining room measuring 25′ × 22′ boasts a corner exposure and easy access to the galley kitchen with windowed eat-in area. Both generously sized bedrooms offer plentiful storage with the primary bedroom featuring a walk-in closet as well as an en-suite windowed bath.
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1 Available Listing for Sale for $3M
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From the Listing:
Soaring 700 feet above Manhattan lies the only duplex penthouse in the entire building: PH51/52W, the crowned jewel of One Beacon Court. Designed by renowned architect Charles Gwathmey, who was regarded as one of the most important modernist architects of the last 50 years. Gwathmey was highly regarded for assignments such as the restoration of and addition to the Guggenheim Museum, Yale Arts Complex addition, Glenstone (a private contemporary art museum in Maryland), and some of the most important private residential commissions from the mid-1960s through the late 2000s. PH51/52W was one of his last commissions and his legacy lives on through this incredible residence.
Upon entering this 9,000-square-foot, five-bedroom, six and a half-bath penthouse, you are welcomed by a magnificent living room with 24-foot high ceilings, showcasing views of Manhattan to the north and west including Central Park. Gwathmey’s elegant, contemporary finishes throughout the residence include white Venetian plaster walls, maple floors, Anigre wood and stainless steel. The dining room leads into the state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen, with counters of absolute black honed granite, a breakfast bar and a more casual dining area for additional seating. Adjacent to the kitchen is the media and entertaining room. The first floor also features a powder room, reception room, home office, pantry, storage/closets, two staff rooms with full bathrooms and a mechanical room.
Soaring 700 feet above Manhattan lies the only duplex penthouse in the entire building: PH51/52W, the crowned jewel of One Beacon Court. Designed by renowned architect Charles Gwathmey, who was regarded as one of the most important modernist architects of the last 50 years. Gwathmey was highly regarded for assignments such as the restoration of and addition to the Guggenheim Museum, Yale Arts Complex addition, Glenstone (a private contemporary art museum in Maryland), and some of the most important private residential commissions from the mid-1960s through the late 2000s. PH51/52W was one of his last commissions and his legacy lives on through this incredible residence.
Upon entering this 9,000-square-foot, five-bedroom, six and a half-bath penthouse, you are welcomed by a magnificent living room with 24-foot high ceilings, showcasing views of Manhattan to the north and west including Central Park. Gwathmey’s elegant, contemporary finishes throughout the residence include white Venetian plaster walls, maple floors, Anigre wood and stainless steel. The dining room leads into the state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen, with counters of absolute black honed granite, a breakfast bar and a more casual dining area for additional seating. Adjacent to the kitchen is the media and entertaining room. The first floor also features a powder room, reception room, home office, pantry, storage/closets, two staff rooms with full bathrooms and a mechanical room.
The Westbury via CityRealty
Interiors via Sotheby's International Realty
From the Listing:
Without a doubt the most glamorous penthouse on the Upper East Side, this magical residence is an absolute dream for a terrace lover. Boasting over 2,000 square feet of outdoor space with huge north and south facing terraces, and featuring open city and skyline views, the absolute wow factor of the Westbury’s celebrated top floor aerie is not to be underestimated.
The duplex is accessed via a large private elevator landing. Entry is into a double-height gallery that is graced with an absolutely gorgeous marble clad staircase with a cast iron and bronze bannister, a pietra dura marble floor and glimpses of the beautifully planted wrap around terrace. The immense and fabulous wood paneled living room features three glorious and open exposures, as well as boasting a wood burning fireplace that is flanked by French doors onto a huge pastoral south terrace. There is also a wonderfully cozy library, and a pretty office with full bath, that can easily function as a fourth bedroom.
Flooded with light the superbly equipped chef’s kitchen is an absolute joy and is conveniently open to an informal dining room. Beyond there is yet another remarkable terrace and a marvelous solarium conservatory. The downstairs layout is completed by a guest and a staff powder room, a private elevator, and a large pantry with abundant storage.
Without a doubt the most glamorous penthouse on the Upper East Side, this magical residence is an absolute dream for a terrace lover. Boasting over 2,000 square feet of outdoor space with huge north and south facing terraces, and featuring open city and skyline views, the absolute wow factor of the Westbury’s celebrated top floor aerie is not to be underestimated.
The duplex is accessed via a large private elevator landing. Entry is into a double-height gallery that is graced with an absolutely gorgeous marble clad staircase with a cast iron and bronze bannister, a pietra dura marble floor and glimpses of the beautifully planted wrap around terrace. The immense and fabulous wood paneled living room features three glorious and open exposures, as well as boasting a wood burning fireplace that is flanked by French doors onto a huge pastoral south terrace. There is also a wonderfully cozy library, and a pretty office with full bath, that can easily function as a fourth bedroom.
Flooded with light the superbly equipped chef’s kitchen is an absolute joy and is conveniently open to an informal dining room. Beyond there is yet another remarkable terrace and a marvelous solarium conservatory. The downstairs layout is completed by a guest and a staff powder room, a private elevator, and a large pantry with abundant storage.
All images of The Puck Penthouses via The Modlin Group
From the Listing:
Impeccably designed and meticulously realized by interior design studio For Reference, Penthouse V at 293 Lafayette epitomizes unrivaled luxury and dramatic scale. Situated in Soho at the iconic Puck Building, this exceptional duplex sprawls over 5,672 square feet, and boasts three bedrooms, with media room and private fitness room, and six and a half bathrooms.
Welcoming you into this impressive home is an expansive entry gallery anchored by a striking Venatino Giola gray and Bardiglio white marble floor. Barrel vaulted brick ceilings accented by original cast iron beams and columns above you throughout. Laid out before you is the great room, which flows seamlessly from living space to dining space, anchored by solid rift-cut white oak floors. At nearly 1,000 square feet, the entire west side features oversized loft windows, allowing natural light to flood the room. A custom Quebec Noir marble double-sided gas fireplace punctuates this room gorgeously. Separated from the great room by bespoke noise-canceling doors is a bedroom suite that could double as a media room or home office.
Impeccably designed and meticulously realized by interior design studio For Reference, Penthouse V at 293 Lafayette epitomizes unrivaled luxury and dramatic scale. Situated in Soho at the iconic Puck Building, this exceptional duplex sprawls over 5,672 square feet, and boasts three bedrooms, with media room and private fitness room, and six and a half bathrooms.
Welcoming you into this impressive home is an expansive entry gallery anchored by a striking Venatino Giola gray and Bardiglio white marble floor. Barrel vaulted brick ceilings accented by original cast iron beams and columns above you throughout. Laid out before you is the great room, which flows seamlessly from living space to dining space, anchored by solid rift-cut white oak floors. At nearly 1,000 square feet, the entire west side features oversized loft windows, allowing natural light to flood the room. A custom Quebec Noir marble double-sided gas fireplace punctuates this room gorgeously. Separated from the great room by bespoke noise-canceling doors is a bedroom suite that could double as a media room or home office.
1 Available Listing for Sale for $36.5M
All images of 109 East 79th Street via Corcoran
From the Listing:
Graciously proportioned and strikingly designed by Steven Harris Architects, Residence 15 West is a 4,129-square-foot half-floor residence with north, south, and east exposures, and the architect’s signature attention to detail infused throughout. Featuring a step-down living room with 12’6” ceilings and Juliet balcony, this home offers five bedrooms, a formal dining room, five en suite bathrooms, a powder room, and a laundry room. Elegant architectural details and materials throughout include expansive casement-style windows in a white bronze finish, 4" wide plank rift and quarter sawn American white oak flooring set in a chevron pattern in all living areas, recessed panel stile and rail doors with burnished nickel Nanz hardware, and custom plaster cornices in all primary rooms, hallways, vestibules, primary bathrooms, and powder rooms.
Through a private and keyed entry vestibule finished with St. Clair marble flooring and wire brushed rift cut European white oak wall paneling with integrated closets, residents are greeted by a steel and tempered art glass entry door leading into a gracious entry gallery. The entry gallery leads to the south-facing 31’1" x 17’0" step-down living room with 12’ 6" ceilings and a 20-square-foot Juliet Balcony offering views along East 79th Street and Park Avenue. Adjacent to the living room is the light-filled formal dining room with an expansive casement-style bay window.
Graciously proportioned and strikingly designed by Steven Harris Architects, Residence 15 West is a 4,129-square-foot half-floor residence with north, south, and east exposures, and the architect’s signature attention to detail infused throughout. Featuring a step-down living room with 12’6” ceilings and Juliet balcony, this home offers five bedrooms, a formal dining room, five en suite bathrooms, a powder room, and a laundry room. Elegant architectural details and materials throughout include expansive casement-style windows in a white bronze finish, 4" wide plank rift and quarter sawn American white oak flooring set in a chevron pattern in all living areas, recessed panel stile and rail doors with burnished nickel Nanz hardware, and custom plaster cornices in all primary rooms, hallways, vestibules, primary bathrooms, and powder rooms.
Through a private and keyed entry vestibule finished with St. Clair marble flooring and wire brushed rift cut European white oak wall paneling with integrated closets, residents are greeted by a steel and tempered art glass entry door leading into a gracious entry gallery. The entry gallery leads to the south-facing 31’1" x 17’0" step-down living room with 12’ 6" ceilings and a 20-square-foot Juliet Balcony offering views along East 79th Street and Park Avenue. Adjacent to the living room is the light-filled formal dining room with an expansive casement-style bay window.
6 Available Listings for Sale from $5.5M
All images of 70 Vestry Street via Compass
From the Listing:
Most sought-after line with deeded parking and storage unit! This grand corner 4 bedroom apartment with unobstructed views over Hudson River Park is designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, interiors by Daniel Romualdez. Spanning 3,242 square feet with a 34-foot-long corner great room. Walk into a gracious entry foyer and gallery, perfect for displaying art. The kitchen features custom oak paneling, Bardiglio Luco marble counters with Miele appliances. It is a spectacular eat in kitchen with two dishwashers and Sub-Zero wine storage. The private wing of the residence includes a large primary bedroom featuring 6 closets and an en-suite bathroom. Three secondary bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom.
Most sought-after line with deeded parking and storage unit! This grand corner 4 bedroom apartment with unobstructed views over Hudson River Park is designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, interiors by Daniel Romualdez. Spanning 3,242 square feet with a 34-foot-long corner great room. Walk into a gracious entry foyer and gallery, perfect for displaying art. The kitchen features custom oak paneling, Bardiglio Luco marble counters with Miele appliances. It is a spectacular eat in kitchen with two dishwashers and Sub-Zero wine storage. The private wing of the residence includes a large primary bedroom featuring 6 closets and an en-suite bathroom. Three secondary bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom.
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