New York City's real estate market navigated through 2023 despite global catastrophes and local challenges related to housing production, budget shortfalls, and the influx of migrants seeking shelter. Nevertheless, Manhattan witnessed nearly $21 billion in apartment sales, with significant help from the super-luxury market and buyers capable of making all-cash purchases in light of elevated mortgage rates.
As we finalize the numbers for 2023, here's a glimpse of the best-selling buildings of the year, ranked by aggregate closings in terms of dollar amount. As expected, these buildings are predominantly recently constructed or converted condo/condop structures. Please note that some deals were signed into contract in the previous year and closed upon the building's delivery.
Notably, four out of the top five buildings were designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects. While buildings from a wide range of neighborhoods made it into the top 20, the vast majority of buildings bestow views of Central Park or of one of the city's many waterways. Olympia DUMBO was the sole non-Manhattan building on the list. In total, the 19 Manhattan buildings accounted for one fifth of all apartment transactions in the borough by dollar amount. Stay tuned for an in-depth report on last year's residential market in the upcoming week.
As we finalize the numbers for 2023, here's a glimpse of the best-selling buildings of the year, ranked by aggregate closings in terms of dollar amount. As expected, these buildings are predominantly recently constructed or converted condo/condop structures. Please note that some deals were signed into contract in the previous year and closed upon the building's delivery.
Notably, four out of the top five buildings were designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects. While buildings from a wide range of neighborhoods made it into the top 20, the vast majority of buildings bestow views of Central Park or of one of the city's many waterways. Olympia DUMBO was the sole non-Manhattan building on the list. In total, the 19 Manhattan buildings accounted for one fifth of all apartment transactions in the borough by dollar amount. Stay tuned for an in-depth report on last year's residential market in the upcoming week.
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#20. One57, 157 West 57th Street
Midtown West
10 availabilities from $3.325M - $26M
2023 Sales Aggregate: $113,535,547
Number of Closings: 9
Avg. Closing PPSF: $3,530
Avg. Closing Price: $12,615,061
One57 residents enjoy a range of top-tier amenities, such as a fitness center, spa, swimming pool, private theater, and round-the-clock doorman and concierge services. The building's central location ensures convenient access to acclaimed restaurants, upscale shopping, and cultural landmarks, solidifying its status as one of the most coveted destinations in the world.
One57, #54A (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
#19. The Solaire, 20 River Terrace
Battery Park City
14 availabilities from $740K - $3.5M
2023 Sales Aggregate: $113,681,016
Number of Closings: 57
Avg. Closing PPSF: $1,637
Avg. Closing Price: $1,994,404
Amidst its conversion from rental to sales units, The Solaire’s apartments and amenities were reimagined to offer airy interiors and top-of-the-line appliances. However, sustainable features like photovoltaic panels, rainwater irrigation, and state-of-the-art air filtration were left alone in recognition of their importance to the building’s sustainable brand.
The Solaire, #14M (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
#18. Tribeca Green, 210 Warren Street
Battery Park City
11 availabilities from $915K - $3.675M
2023 Sales Aggregate: $121,168,717
Number of Closings: 94
Avg. Closing PPSF: $1,336
Avg. Closing Price: $1,289,029
Tribeca Green’s name could come from either its LEED Gold certification status or Downtown address by Nelson Rockefeller Park, Teardrop Park, Hudson River Park, and the Battery Park City ball fields. Either way, residents enjoy beautiful interiors by Robert A.M. Stern Architects and two floors of amenities, including a 17th-story roof terrace with Hudson River and sunset views.
Tribeca Green, #25B (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
#17. 443 Greenwich Street
Tribeca
1 availability for $28M
2023 Sales Aggregate: $122,745,000
Number of Closings: 5
Avg. Closing PPSF: $4,499
Avg. Closing Price: $24,549,000
When the book bindery at 443 Greenwich Street was converted to a luxury condominium, the facade was restored and period interior details were preserved amidst reimagining the living space. That, along with its prime downtown address and underground parking garage, has made it a hit with celebrities of all stripes.
443 Greenwich Street, #PHE
$28,000,000 (-13.8%)
Tribeca | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 5,000 ft2
443 Greenwich Street, #PHE (Compass)
#16. One High Line, 500 West 18th Street
West Chelsea
38 availabilities from $2.22M - $26M
2023 Sales Aggregate: $125,587,294
Number of Closings: 32
Avg. Closing PPSF: 2600.969375
Avg. Closing Price: $3,924,603
Bjarke Ingels Group’s two-towered, full-block West Chelsea development has been a long time coming, but was clearly worth the wait for buyers. The West Tower is entirely residential; the condos in the East Tower start on top of New York’s first Faena Hotel, and both towers are uniquely tilted to make the most of High Line, Hudson River, and Manhattan skyline views.
One High Line, #WEST19A (Corcoran Group)
#15. 67 Vestry Street
Tribeca
Sold Out
2023 Sales Aggregate: $129,484,727
Number of Closings: 8
Avg. Closing PPSF: $3,856
Avg. Closing Price: $16,185,591
Perhaps the evolution of Tribeca can be traced within 67 Vestry Street alone: It started as a warehouse building, got converted to artists’ loft space that attracted the likes of Andy Warhol, and has now been transformed into one of the city’s most luxurious condominiums. All half- and full-floor units enjoy beautiful views of the Hudson River.
#14. One Manhattan Square, 252 South Street
Lower East Side
20 availabilities from $1.23M - $5.475M
2023 Sales Aggregate: $132,017,979
Number of Closings: 66
Avg. Closing PPSF: $2,020
Avg. Closing Price: $2,000,272
Between its 847-foot height and address by the Manhattan Bridge, One Manhattan Square cannot help but make a statement in the downtown skyline. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows bathe every unit in natural light, and over 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities are designed to cater to seemingly every lifestyle, interest, and hobby.
One Manhattan Square, #64J
$5,475,000
Lower East Side | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 2,347 ft2
One Manhattan Square, #64J (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
#13. One Wall Street, 1 Wall Street
Financial District
8 availabilities from $1.15M - $3.21M
2023 Sales Aggregate: $139,674,840
Number of Closings: 88
Avg. Closing PPSF: $2,163
Avg. Closing Price: $1,587,214
As of this writing, One Wall Street is the largest office-to-residential conversion in New York City. The landmarked exteriors by “architect of the century” Ralph Walker were restored using Indiana limestone from the original quarry, and the interiors were gutted to carve out airy apartments and 176,000 square feet of amenities.
One Wall Street, #830 (Compass)
#12. 200 Amsterdam Avenue
Lincoln Center
2 availabilities from $3.1M - $6.78M
2023 Sales Aggregate: $147,948,408
Number of Closings: 18
Avg. Closing PPSF: $2,794
Avg. Closing Price: $8,219,356
Between its towering height, beautifully appointed interiors, panoramic views, partnership with Lincoln Center, and three floors of curated amenity space, 200 Amsterdam Avenue has attracted attention from the time it was on the drawing board. It attracted further notice among a worldwide audience in spring 2023, when a penthouse in the building was featured on Succession.
200 Amsterdam, #26B (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
#11. 111 West 57th Street
Midtown West
8 availabilities from $8.495M - $54.6M
2023 Sales Aggregate: $154,588,231
Number of Closings: 7
Avg. Closing PPSF: $3,989
Avg. Closing Price: $22,084,033
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111 West 57th Street is made of two components: the restored and landmarked Steinway Hall with original architectural details on display, and the world’s skinniest skyscraper housing full-floor units with unobstructed skyline and Central Park views. All residents enjoy access to a luxury amenity package that includes an attended lobby, a double-height fitness center, and an 82-foot lap pool.
111 West 57th Street, #27 (Corcoran Group)
#10. 150 Charles Street
West Village
No availabilities
2023 Sales Aggregate: $155,744,037
Number of Closings: 9
Avg. Closing PPSF: $4,821
Avg. Closing Price: $17,304,893
150 Charles Street brings loft-like interiors with gorgeous Hudson River views to the West Village waterfront. Its private covered driveway and dedicated concierge service are among the amenities that have made it popular with celebrities, and another great perk is its address near Hudson River Park, fine West Village dining, and Meatpacking District nightlife.
#9. Olympia, 30 Front Street
DUMBO
11 availabilities from $1.925M - $19.5M
2023 Sales Aggregate: $173,650,443
Number of Closings: 32
Avg. Closing PPSF: $2,470
Avg. Closing Price: $5,611,409
Olympia stands out in the DUMBO skyline thanks to both its status as the neighborhood’s tallest building and its distinctive sail-like shape. Residents enjoy open and expansive views of New York Harbor and the Manhattan skyline from oversized windows, and over 38,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities are spread over three levels.
Olympia, #18C (Sothebys International Realty)
#8. 109 East 79th Street
Carnegie Hill
No availabilities
2023 Sales Aggregate: $173,684,018
Number of Closings: 10
Avg. Closing PPSF: $4,008
Avg. Closing Price: $17,368,402
The exterior of 109 East 79th Street draws inspiration from Art Deco, Mid-Century, and Bauhaus styles of architecture. However, interiors with gracious proportions, professional-grade kitchen appliances, and spa-like baths are well in line with the contemporary buyer’s needs and wants.
#7. 35 Hudson Yards, 500 West 33rd Street
Midtown West
12 availabilities from $4.2M - $16.995M
2023 Sales Aggregate: $213,707,800
Number of Closings: 29
Avg. Closing PPSF: $2,445
Avg. Closing Price: $7,369,235
35 Hudson Yards is one of New York’s tallest buildings and offers the highest residences in the Hudson Yards development. The notched, rounded pinnacle sets it apart in the skyline, and floor-to-ceiling windows look out on spectacular vistas in all directions. The condos are located on top of the Equinox Hotel in the building, and residents enjoy access to in-home services and dining as well as exclusive amenities.
35 Hudson Yards, #5801 (Corcoran Group)
#6. 450 Washington Street
Tribeca
19 availabilities from $919K - $7.995M
2023 Sales Aggregate: $236,864,511
Number of Closings: 87
Avg. Closing PPSF: $2,335
Avg. Closing Price: $2,722,581
When 450 Washington Street was converted from rental to sales units, the building received a new facade, a complete interior reconstruction, and an expansive array of indoor-outdoor amenities. What has not changed, though, was its prime address across the street from Hudson River Park that allows for beautiful views of the Hudson River.
450 Washington Street, #909 (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
#5. The Cortland, 555 West 22nd Street
West Chelsea
12 availabilities from $3.75M - $25M
2023 Sales Aggregate: $239,692,787
Number of Closings: 37
Avg. Closing PPSF: $2,807
Avg. Closing Price: $6,478,183
In a section of West Chelsea largely devoted to glassy new architecture, The Cortland’s red brick facade and rusticated limestone base pays tribute to the area's blue-collar roots. However, the apartments with high-quality appliances and finishes and array of amenities are decidedly targeted at luxury buyers.
The Cortland, #21AW (CORE Group Marketing LLC)
#4. The Bellemont, 1165 Madison Avenue
Carnegie Hill
No availabilities
2023 Sales Aggregate: $256,642,597
Number of Closings: 12
Avg. Closing PPSF: $4,169
Avg. Closing Price: $21,386,883
With only 12 spacious units, a carefully curated amenity package, and a prime uptown address, The Bellemont has come to serve as a new standard of Upper East Side luxury. A custom quadruplex penthouse set a new price record for the area, and a rare resale found a buyer after less than three weeks on the market.
#3. Central Park Tower, 217 West 57th Street
Midtown West
11 availabilities from $6.5M - $195M
2023 Sales Aggregate: $328,589,943
Number of Closings: 23
Avg. Closing PPSF: $4,442
Avg. Closing Price: $14,286,519
Central Park Tower has racked up many superlatives and distinctions: tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere, home of Nordstrom’s New York flagship in the base, and highest private residential club and ballroom among them. All units enjoy panoramic skyline and river view through floor-to-ceiling windows as well as top-of-the-line appliances and finishes.
Central Park Tower, #110 (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
#2. 220 Central Park South
Midtown West
3 availabilties from $13.65M - $33.75M
2023 Sales Aggregate: $396,577,759
Number of Closings: 6
Avg. Closing PPSF: $8,639
Avg. Closing Price: $66,096,293
On a stretch of Midtown dominated by ever-ambitious, glassy supertalls that also rank among 2023’s best-sellers, 220 Central Park South stands out for its classic limestone facade. A gracious motor court and attended lobby set the tone for the gracious apartments inside.
220 Central Park South, #23C
$13,650,000
Midtown West | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 2,455 ft2
220 Central Park South, #23C (Corcoran Group)
#1. 200 East 83rd Street
Yorkville
Sold Out
2023 Sales Aggregate: $491,806,658
Number of Closings: 63
Avg. Closing PPSF: $2,995
Avg. Closing Price: $7,806,455
The Robert A.M. Stern-designed 200 East 83rd Street is distinguished by its soaring height, striking silhouette, and grand arched windows. Residents arrive through a gracious entrance and are greeted by a sophisticated, attended lobby that sets the tone for the apartments, services, and amenities found within.
200 East 83rd Street, #26B
$23,000/month (-14.8%)
Yorkville | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 1,900 ft2
200 East 83rd Street, #26B (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
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