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As 2021 drew to a close and 2022 began, downtown condos made up the majority of top sales. A quadruplex penthouse at 601 Washington Street with 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, one balcony, and two terraces closed for $31,000,000. Further uptown, a penthouse at The Greenwich Lane sold for $22,375,000, or 5.7 percent above its last listing price, in what appeared to be an off-market deal.
At the same time, Upper East Side co-ops of yesteryear should not be counted out. The third-highest sale recorded last week was the 12th floor at the J.E.R. Carpenter-designed 1030 Fifth Avenue, which closed for $19,250,000. Features include 10' ceilings, herringbone floors, wood-burning fireplaces in every entertaining room, and open views of Central Park; however, the apartment is in need of work and sold for less than half its original listing price of $45,000,000 in September 2017.
At the same time, Upper East Side co-ops of yesteryear should not be counted out. The third-highest sale recorded last week was the 12th floor at the J.E.R. Carpenter-designed 1030 Fifth Avenue, which closed for $19,250,000. Features include 10' ceilings, herringbone floors, wood-burning fireplaces in every entertaining room, and open views of Central Park; however, the apartment is in need of work and sold for less than half its original listing price of $45,000,000 in September 2017.
In this article:
- 292 market-rate condo, condop, and co-op apartment sales were recorded in Manhattan from December 26, 2021 - January 1, 2022
- The aggregate total of sales was $621,844,792 and blended to a median price of $1.25 million
- 131 condo sales came to a median price of $1.58 million ($1,681/ft2)
- Seven condop sales came to a median price of $1.3 million
- 154 co-op sales came to a median price of $899,500
- The total sum of apartment sales in Manhattan for December was $2.389 billion, up 101% compared to 2020 and up 31% compared to 2019
- The count of recorded December 2021 transactions (1,284) is up 92% compared to 2020, and up 42% compared to 2019
109 East 79th Street was home to two of the top five luxury contracts of the past week. (All images via Noe & Associates: The Boundary)
From December 27, 2021 to January 2, 2022, a total of 22 luxury contracts priced $4 million and up were signed in Manhattan. This is 20 fewer than last week, and possibly impacted by the New Year's Day holiday, but Olshan Realty's market report found that this was the highest total for a new year since its launch in 2006. The total asking price sales volume came to $192,351,990.
The top five luxury contracts were signed throughout the Upper East Side, with #PH16 at 109 East 79th Street leading the charge at an asking price of $29,985,000. The 6,458-square-foot condo has 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, and two private terraces overlooking East 79th Street. Twenty of the 31 units in the new building have already entered contract; among them was #11WEST, which had an asking price of $16,550,000.
The second-highest contract was the ninth floor of The Bellemont, with an asking price of $21,500,000 up from the original offering plan price of $18,650,000. This full-floor unit measures 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, and 6,132 square feet. The Robert A.M. Stern-designed condo started marketing this fall, and eight of the 12 units are in contract.
The top five luxury contracts were signed throughout the Upper East Side, with #PH16 at 109 East 79th Street leading the charge at an asking price of $29,985,000. The 6,458-square-foot condo has 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, and two private terraces overlooking East 79th Street. Twenty of the 31 units in the new building have already entered contract; among them was #11WEST, which had an asking price of $16,550,000.
The second-highest contract was the ninth floor of The Bellemont, with an asking price of $21,500,000 up from the original offering plan price of $18,650,000. This full-floor unit measures 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, and 6,132 square feet. The Robert A.M. Stern-designed condo started marketing this fall, and eight of the 12 units are in contract.
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From the Listing:
Perched above Washington and Leroy Streets, Penthouse West sprawls across 7,172 interior square feet and 1,619 exterior square feet with 4 exposures. Penthouse West's exceptional features include six bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, two powder rooms, two private Edmund Hollander-designed landscaped terraces with bluestone pavers; private interior elevator; ceiling heights ranging from 11'6 to 16'5; a complete lighting package designed by David Clinard Design Studio, Lutron Homeworks lighting and shade control system; 7 inch wide-plank white oak flooring, fully ventilated Double LG washer and dryers. Floors, walls, and windows have been acoustically engineered to create a quiet haven for wellness. Entertaining Level: Designed for sophisticated entertaining, the formal entry foyer welcomes you to a dramatic two-corner great room featuring dramatic south, west, and east views. The smartly situated professional chef's kitchen features a custom Lacquer SieMatic Kitchen chosen to compliment sun-drenched space and the unique architectural aesthetic of the home. A Quartzite waterfall island, countertop and backsplash include fully integrated appliances including a Gaggeneau 36 inch Cooktop, Miele double ovens with integrated microwaves, Sub-Zero wine cooler, Sub-Zero 36 inch refrigerator, custom vented exhaust hood, two dishwashers, and two Whitehaus under mount sinks. Adjacent to the kitchen, on the North-West corner of the Hollander-designed landscaped terrace, is a fully equipped summer kitchen and bar. Plentiful seating, large dining area and corner fire-pit create a large entertaining area where you and your guests can capture unsurpassed sunsets over the Hudson River.
Perched above Washington and Leroy Streets, Penthouse West sprawls across 7,172 interior square feet and 1,619 exterior square feet with 4 exposures. Penthouse West's exceptional features include six bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, two powder rooms, two private Edmund Hollander-designed landscaped terraces with bluestone pavers; private interior elevator; ceiling heights ranging from 11'6 to 16'5; a complete lighting package designed by David Clinard Design Studio, Lutron Homeworks lighting and shade control system; 7 inch wide-plank white oak flooring, fully ventilated Double LG washer and dryers. Floors, walls, and windows have been acoustically engineered to create a quiet haven for wellness. Entertaining Level: Designed for sophisticated entertaining, the formal entry foyer welcomes you to a dramatic two-corner great room featuring dramatic south, west, and east views. The smartly situated professional chef's kitchen features a custom Lacquer SieMatic Kitchen chosen to compliment sun-drenched space and the unique architectural aesthetic of the home. A Quartzite waterfall island, countertop and backsplash include fully integrated appliances including a Gaggeneau 36 inch Cooktop, Miele double ovens with integrated microwaves, Sub-Zero wine cooler, Sub-Zero 36 inch refrigerator, custom vented exhaust hood, two dishwashers, and two Whitehaus under mount sinks. Adjacent to the kitchen, on the North-West corner of the Hollander-designed landscaped terrace, is a fully equipped summer kitchen and bar. Plentiful seating, large dining area and corner fire-pit create a large entertaining area where you and your guests can capture unsurpassed sunsets over the Hudson River.
The Greenwich Lane via Compass
3 Available Listings for Sale from $6M
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From the Listing:
This grand full floor residence is located in a top Fifth Avenue prewar cooperative and enjoys dramatic views of Central Park and the Central Park West skyline. The gracious entry foyer opens to the large corner living room, the paneled library and the formal dining room. Each of the entertaining rooms has a wood burning fireplace and Central Park views. The primary suite and three additional bedrooms have open southern exposures and are flooded with sunlight. The large primary bedroom has a wood burning fireplace, a separate corner study, two full baths and abundant closet space. The service area includes a sunny and spacious chef’s kitchen, breakfast room, pantry and laundry room. A corner staff suite, which includes a sitting room, two staff bedrooms and a full bath, can be accessed off of the main hall or the service hall. Other highlights of the apartment include ten foot ceilings, herringbone floors, intricately carved moldings and marble mantle pieces.
This grand full floor residence is located in a top Fifth Avenue prewar cooperative and enjoys dramatic views of Central Park and the Central Park West skyline. The gracious entry foyer opens to the large corner living room, the paneled library and the formal dining room. Each of the entertaining rooms has a wood burning fireplace and Central Park views. The primary suite and three additional bedrooms have open southern exposures and are flooded with sunlight. The large primary bedroom has a wood burning fireplace, a separate corner study, two full baths and abundant closet space. The service area includes a sunny and spacious chef’s kitchen, breakfast room, pantry and laundry room. A corner staff suite, which includes a sitting room, two staff bedrooms and a full bath, can be accessed off of the main hall or the service hall. Other highlights of the apartment include ten foot ceilings, herringbone floors, intricately carved moldings and marble mantle pieces.
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From the Listing:
Big, beautiful 4-bedroom penthouse at Lantern House by RELATED, with panoramic city skyline views from its eight huge bay windows and amazing 41-foot by 21-foot roof terrace, ready for you to plant this spring!
The gracious entry foyer leads to large corner great room with 11'6" ceilings, chevron-laid flooring, handsome fireplace with marble surround, and charming bay windows showcasing views over the Chelsea Historic District to the Empire State Building! The kitchen, designed by March & White and including custom bronze finished trim and hardware, incorporates Gaggenau appliances and an impressive array of additional features including a seventy-bottle full-height wine cooler, double wall ovens, a custom suspended light fixture of bronze-finished metal and specialty glass, convex fluted oak cabinetry, and Calacatta Venato marble slab countertops and backsplash.
Up a handsome oak- and bronze-clad staircase is the amazing roof terrace measuring nearly 900 square feet with magical city views, a custom outdoor kitchen with refrigerator and grill, and plenty of space for a grand entertaining or a relaxing weekend at home!
Big, beautiful 4-bedroom penthouse at Lantern House by RELATED, with panoramic city skyline views from its eight huge bay windows and amazing 41-foot by 21-foot roof terrace, ready for you to plant this spring!
The gracious entry foyer leads to large corner great room with 11'6" ceilings, chevron-laid flooring, handsome fireplace with marble surround, and charming bay windows showcasing views over the Chelsea Historic District to the Empire State Building! The kitchen, designed by March & White and including custom bronze finished trim and hardware, incorporates Gaggenau appliances and an impressive array of additional features including a seventy-bottle full-height wine cooler, double wall ovens, a custom suspended light fixture of bronze-finished metal and specialty glass, convex fluted oak cabinetry, and Calacatta Venato marble slab countertops and backsplash.
Up a handsome oak- and bronze-clad staircase is the amazing roof terrace measuring nearly 900 square feet with magical city views, a custom outdoor kitchen with refrigerator and grill, and plenty of space for a grand entertaining or a relaxing weekend at home!
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From the Listing:
Spanning a full floor and stretching to 6,548 square feet with 640 square feet of outdoor space and offering 100' of contiguous rooms and two terraces with south exposure, Penthouse 16 at 109 East 79 is a magnificent residence meticulously designed by Steven Harris Architects. Offering five bedrooms and a library, five en suite bathrooms, and a powder room, this gracious home features lofty 11'2" ceilings and south, east, north and west exposures. Elegant architectural details and materials throughout include expansive casement style windows in a white bronze finish, 4" wide 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 honed St. Clair marble flooring and wire brushed rift cut European white oak wall paneling with integrated closets, residents are greeted by a secure steel and tempered art glass entry door leading into a stately entry gallery. The entertaining wing including a gracious living room with a gas fireplace, a library, a grand dining room, and a corner windowed eat-in kitchen, each with terrace access, features light-filled southern exposures and views of Gilded Age architecture along East 79th Street and of Park Avenue beyond.
Spanning a full floor and stretching to 6,548 square feet with 640 square feet of outdoor space and offering 100' of contiguous rooms and two terraces with south exposure, Penthouse 16 at 109 East 79 is a magnificent residence meticulously designed by Steven Harris Architects. Offering five bedrooms and a library, five en suite bathrooms, and a powder room, this gracious home features lofty 11'2" ceilings and south, east, north and west exposures. Elegant architectural details and materials throughout include expansive casement style windows in a white bronze finish, 4" wide 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 honed St. Clair marble flooring and wire brushed rift cut European white oak wall paneling with integrated closets, residents are greeted by a secure steel and tempered art glass entry door leading into a stately entry gallery. The entertaining wing including a gracious living room with a gas fireplace, a library, a grand dining room, and a corner windowed eat-in kitchen, each with terrace access, features light-filled southern exposures and views of Gilded Age architecture along East 79th Street and of Park Avenue beyond.
6 Available Listings for Sale from $5.5M
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From the Listing:
Full floor in the new Bellemont condo designed by Robert A.M. Stern with 12 units on 14 floors by the Naftali Group. The unit has 6,132 square feet including 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and a powder room. The apartment features 13-foot high ceilings and arched windows. Amenities in the building include a concierge, fitness center, squash court, roof terrace, children's playroom and a screening room.
Full floor in the new Bellemont condo designed by Robert A.M. Stern with 12 units on 14 floors by the Naftali Group. The unit has 6,132 square feet including 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and a powder room. The apartment features 13-foot high ceilings and arched windows. Amenities in the building include a concierge, fitness center, squash court, roof terrace, children's playroom and a screening room.
From the Listing:
Graciously proportioned and strikingly designed by Steven Harris Architects, Residence 11 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' 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 11 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' 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
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From the Listing:
This grand high floor residence boasts 3,106 square feet of luxurious living complete with a 531-square-foot terrace. The sprawling great room, dining area and elegant open kitchen showcase unparalleled birds-eye views of the iconic New York skyline and Central Park. Privately located at the other end of this home is the primary bedroom suite flaunting 270-degree views of the East River and Queensboro Bridge and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows.
Enriched with contrast and a layering of organic materials, Elena Frampton's interior creation gives way to the power of the unexpected. A distinct spirit and style - monumental, seductive and graciously proportioned with unparalleled, loft-like ceiling heights. Future-forward technology is woven throughout with high performance floor-to-ceiling windows, bespoke air systems and hydronic, radiant heated floors.
Perfectly framed to inspire, the residences atop The Leyton offer the pinnacle of viewing pleasure. Glass corner living spaces, expansive windows and private outdoor terraces offer residents an unparalleled perspective above the Upper East Side. Northern and western vistas capture the verdant green canopy of Central Park while eastern views offer dramatic sunsets over the East River. By evening, lights glitter from the beaux-arts era Queensboro Bridge.
This grand high floor residence boasts 3,106 square feet of luxurious living complete with a 531-square-foot terrace. The sprawling great room, dining area and elegant open kitchen showcase unparalleled birds-eye views of the iconic New York skyline and Central Park. Privately located at the other end of this home is the primary bedroom suite flaunting 270-degree views of the East River and Queensboro Bridge and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows.
Enriched with contrast and a layering of organic materials, Elena Frampton's interior creation gives way to the power of the unexpected. A distinct spirit and style - monumental, seductive and graciously proportioned with unparalleled, loft-like ceiling heights. Future-forward technology is woven throughout with high performance floor-to-ceiling windows, bespoke air systems and hydronic, radiant heated floors.
Perfectly framed to inspire, the residences atop The Leyton offer the pinnacle of viewing pleasure. Glass corner living spaces, expansive windows and private outdoor terraces offer residents an unparalleled perspective above the Upper East Side. Northern and western vistas capture the verdant green canopy of Central Park while eastern views offer dramatic sunsets over the East River. By evening, lights glitter from the beaux-arts era Queensboro Bridge.
6 Available Listings for Sale from $2.3M
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From the Listing:
20 East End Avenue's stunning three-story townhome custom designed by the world- renowned architect Robert A.M. Stern, blends the luxury of a private home with all the benefits and amenities of a full-service, white-glove building. Spanning a generous 5,201 square feet of interior space and 663 square feet of private, sunny exterior space, this elegant residence features herringbone-patterned, walnut-stained Appalachian white oak floors, custom moldings, oversized casement windows, and a gas fireplace. Designed in the spirit of a classic New York City 25-foot townhome, this stately residence offers a gracious entry foyer with a grand circular staircase that connects the entertaining and living spaces with the private quarters above.
The home features a large chef's kitchen with Gaggenau 400 series appliances and custom cabinetry designed by Robert A.M. Stern. There is a large formal dining room and an expansive living room that opens onto a private landscaped courtyard. The master suite features a morning kitchen perfect for that first cup of coffee, as well as two large walk-in closets. Three additional bedrooms, each with en suite baths, complete the second level. A private interior elevator transports you to the vast lower level with a large flexible space ideal for a screening room, kids' playroom, or game room.
20 East End Avenue's stunning three-story townhome custom designed by the world- renowned architect Robert A.M. Stern, blends the luxury of a private home with all the benefits and amenities of a full-service, white-glove building. Spanning a generous 5,201 square feet of interior space and 663 square feet of private, sunny exterior space, this elegant residence features herringbone-patterned, walnut-stained Appalachian white oak floors, custom moldings, oversized casement windows, and a gas fireplace. Designed in the spirit of a classic New York City 25-foot townhome, this stately residence offers a gracious entry foyer with a grand circular staircase that connects the entertaining and living spaces with the private quarters above.
The home features a large chef's kitchen with Gaggenau 400 series appliances and custom cabinetry designed by Robert A.M. Stern. There is a large formal dining room and an expansive living room that opens onto a private landscaped courtyard. The master suite features a morning kitchen perfect for that first cup of coffee, as well as two large walk-in closets. Three additional bedrooms, each with en suite baths, complete the second level. A private interior elevator transports you to the vast lower level with a large flexible space ideal for a screening room, kids' playroom, or game room.
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