Last week's most expensive recorded sale came from last month's top selling building, the Herzog & de Meuron-designed 160 Leroy Street. The unit, #14BN, is a nearly 5,000-square-foot four-bedroom home that originally came on the market in 2016, and was asking $19.5 million. And while steep discounts have been the norm this year, the unit actually sold for $20 million, just $1 million less than its most recent price change.

The second most expensive sale recorded last week might be familiar - it's a penthouse atop 11 North Moore Street in Tribeca that's been trying to find a buyer since 2014, when it was listed for $40 million. It comes with all the bells and whistles - a rooftop pool, an interior elevator, a private two-car garage, a gas fireplace, 68 windows, and a whopping 7,061 square feet of space. Despite the perks, it was discounted by $20 million throughout the years and has finally found a buyer.

As for luxury contracts, Olshan's latest market report shows 19 were signed last week at $4 million and above, a 58% increase over the previous week when just 12 contracts were signed. Most of these were sponsor units. Coming in at number 1 was the 77th floor unit at One57, which was the second top-selling building last month. The four-bedroom pad, which spans 6,240 square feet and features a 58-foot living room facing Central Park, went into contract for $44 million, a reduction from the $52 million it was asking when it hit the market in February 2017. This represents a loss for the owner who bought it in 2015 for $47,782,187 from the developer Extell.

The second priciest contract was a $16.95 million sponsor unit, #40C, from CIM Group and Macklowe Properties' 432 Park Avenue. Highlights of this home include 3,575 square feet of space, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 12.5-foot ceilings, and north, south, and west views.

From the listing:
This 4557 sq ft majestic corner residence conceptualized by Ian Schrager and designed by Herzog & de Meuron, features 12ft 6in ceilings with floor to ceiling windows and sweeping iconic views of the Hudson River and the City skyline. Masterfully planned for the contemporary lifestyle, the residence's open floor plan accommodates gracious living and formal entertaining while maximizing light and offering an abundance of wall space for art. An unparalleled 1125 sq ft corner Great Room on the waterfront flows gracefully into the dining room and library on either side. The perfect family room connects to the social eat-in kitchen designed by Bulthaup with Scandinavian larch wood cabinets and hand selected sivec marble slab countertops and backsplash will please any discerning chef. All the appliances are fully integrated including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf oven, Gaggenau cooktop and Miele dishwasher. The kitchen is complemented by a professional enclosed Chef's Kitchen; a modern, rethought European-style larder for everyday use complete with a Sub-Zero freezer and wine refrigerator, Wolf steam oven, microwave oven and integrated Wolf coffee/espresso machine.

From the listing:
Monumental 7,061 SF Penthouse residence features 3,168 of exterior SF including a swimming pool on the private rooftop along with two other private terraces all boasting spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline. Additional unique residence features include an interior elevator and a PRIVATE TWO CAR GARAGE conveniently located off the lobby. This incredible 5 Bedroom, 5 Bathrooms residence opens up to an unparalleled Great Room with soaring ceilings and boasting 68 windows allowing for amazing sunlight to stream in throughout the day. The free-flowing living area includes a gas fireplace and easy access to one of the three outdoor entertaining terraces. The chef's open kitchen includes top-of-the-line appliances, open exposures both north and west and is situated conveniently off the Dining Room. Discretely located down the hall lies three spacious and elegantly proportioned bedrooms with en-suite baths and ample closet space.

From the listing:
Live your dream in this ultimate Modern lifestyle home conceptualized by Ian Schrager and designed by Herzog & de Meuron featuring 12ft 6in ceilings with views over the Hudson River and NYC City landscape. This tailor-made layout accommodates gracious living and entertaining, while maximizing light and offering an abundance of wall space for art. An incomparable double exposed Great Room equipped with a wood burning fire place on the waterfront flows gracefully into the formal dining room and library on either side. The south facing social Eat-in Kitchen by Bulthaup with Scandinavian Larch wood cabinets and hand selected Sivec marble slab countertops and backsplash will please any discerning chef. All the appliances are fully integrated including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf oven, Gaggenau cooktop and Miele dishwasher. The Kitchen is complemented by a professional enclosed Chef's Kitchen; a modern, rethought European-style larder for everyday use complete with a Sub-Zero freezer and wine refrigerator, Wolf steam oven, microwave oven and integrated Wolf coffee/espresso machine.

From the listing:
A smoked walnut entry door and white oak foyer welcome you to this luxurious residence featuring four bedrooms, four baths, a windowed study, and a powder room. Designed by SHoP Architects, this 2,862 SF home features white oak floors and floor-to-ceiling windows offering city views and three exposures. The windowed, custom kitchen designed by Clodagh for Citizen360 features smoked walnut cabinetry, Persian White Pulido Porcelanosa slab countertops and backsplash and an island with a waterfall edge. Appliances include a stainless steel Bertazzoni range, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a U-Line wine refrigerator and a Bosch dishwasher. The unique powder room features Baltimore limestone tile flooring and walls with Sense by Clodagh 27 fixtures. Baetig Azul limestone flooring and Saint Louis limestone walls with a custom stone and teak vanity offer spa-like tranquility in the five-fixture, windowed master bathroom. Recessed medicine cabinets, double sinks, Zuma soaking tub and glass-enclosed shower with Sense by Clodagh 27 fixtures complete this serene retreat.

From the listing:
Towering to over a thousand feet above Midtown Manhattan, ONE57 elevates New York living with the longest south-to-north views of Central Park ever offered in private residences. Walls of glass illuminate dramatic light-flooded homes of extraordinary scale featuring exquisite custom details, the finest-quality finishes, and most dynamic panoramas of Central Park. Pritzker Prize-winning architect Christian de Portzamparc has created a landmark among landmarks that has forever redefined luxury accommodations in New York. Each residence has been meticulously planned with gracious layouts and grand dimensions, setting a glamorous stage for entertaining. Oversized 8' tall solid doors, soaring ceiling heights, rich rosewood flooring, slabs of Italian marble, custom hardware and light fixtures lend elegance at every turn. The enviable lifestyle is enhanced by the exceptional personal services of Park Hyatt's new 5-star flagship hotel. THE RESIDENCE: Residence 77 is a 6,240 SF showplace offering 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and an opulent interior by renowned Danish designer Thomas Juul-Hansen. A private elevator gallery opens into an inviting foyer, beyond which awaits a massive 1,500 SF great room directly facing Central Park for elaborate entertaining. Airy 11' 9" ceilings, Brazilian rosewood flooring in a rich herringbone pattern, floor-to-ceiling sound-proof windows, oversized moldings, trim, and other custom millwork including mother of pearl inlaid closets adorn the exceptional space.

From the listing:
This spacious 3,575 square foot, three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath residence features 12'-6" ceilings, expansive 10' x 10' windows providing Northern, Western and Southern exposures with stunning views of Central Park and the City skyline. A private elevator landing leads to a gracious entry gallery and a grand 29' x 29' corner living and dining room. A custom windowed eat-in kitchen includes a center-island, marble floors, countertops, white lacquer and natural oak cabinetry, Miele stainless steel appliances and Dornbracht polished chrome fixtures. The corner master bedroom suite boasts two windowed master bathrooms with marble floors and walls, cubic marble vanities, custom wood cabinetry, freestanding soaking tub and separate shower, radiant heated floors and Dornbracht polished chrome bath fittings.

From the listing:
Beautifully renovated and sun-flooded ten room apartment located on the top floor of one of Fifth Avenue's finest limestone prewar buildings at the South corner of 72nd Street. A semi private landing opens onto an impressive 41-foot gallery. Sun streams in throughout the day from 31 windows and 4 exposures. The residence has soaring 11'3" ceilings, grand scale proportions, and impressive original details including herringbone floors and handsome moldings. The entertainment rooms consist of a wonderful 20' x 29' corner living room with a wood-burning fireplace, an inviting custom pine paneled library with center window and wall-to-wall bookshelves. The formal dining room opens off the library and can easily seat 16. A corner study hidden by two glass and mahogany pocket doors complete the entertainment wing of the home. Opening off the dining room is the oversized windowed chef's eat-in kitchen. A center island has seating for three and ample storage. Stone floors and marble countertops outfit the space. There are top of the line appliances including a 6-burner Wolf range with a hood that vents to the outside, Miele dishwasher, Miele wall oven, Miele steamer, Subzero refrigerator & freezer, and a deep double sink. The space is illuminated by two East-facing windows bathing the space in natural light throughout the day. A pantry and desk area complete the kitchen wing.

From the listing:
The extraordinary embodiment of sleek, innovative contemporary design, The Twenty 1 condominium is a brand new boutique residence setting a premium standard of luxury at the crossroads of prime Chelsea/West Flatiron. Spectacular Penthouse B epitomizes sophisticated downtown living with 2 sprawling light-drenched stories totaling 4,961 square feet, a large 283 sq foot balcony off the great room, a private 153 sq ft master suite balcony, and your own PRIVATE PARKING SPOT in the onsite garage. One of only 9 thoughtfully architected, meticulously appointed homes in this coveted building, the distinctive penthouse boasts 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 and a half elegant baths, and a breathtaking loft-like layout for seamless entertaining. Welcoming you home is a direct keyed elevator that opens into a private vestibule on both levels with honed Supai limestone flooring. From the entry gallery you are escorted into modern perfection, with the highest attention to every meticulous detail. Glamorizing the ambiance are massive floor-to-ceiling windows, rift cut custom stained oak millwork, wide plank white oak wood flooring in a Chevron pattern, the finest finishes, fixtures, stones and marbles, and many other superior refinements. A haven for indoor-outdoor entertaining, the 28’ x 22’ great room spills into the large open dining room and generously-sized terrace. The remarkable gourmet kitchen with stretching windows, a center dining island and breakfast area flows into the lovely family room with a sunny window wall. Culinary creations are inspired in the top-of-the-line kitchen styled with custom stained eucalyptus cabinetry, soft white glass cabinets with champagne bronze frames, Madre Perola quartzite stone countertops and backsplashes, a Supai limestone tiled floor, Dornbracht Platinum matte fixtures, and a butler’s pantry with wet bar.

From the listing:
This expansive 2,519 SF, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom residences with10' ceilings and 6 inch wide-plank white oak floors throughout, features expansive south and west-facing views of the Hudson River, One World Trade Center, and the downtown Manhattan skyline. A formal entry foyer leads to a breathtaking corner great room and open kitchen ideal for both entertaining and daily living. Floor-to-ceiling glass wraps this expansive 20'10 inch x 33'4 inch space allowing for abundant natural light and spectacular south and west-facing vistas through the curved faade. The kitchen offers a rich mix of materials and textures with custom designed solid fluted white oak cabinets, center island breakfast bar, Balsatina lavastone countertops, and Zucchetti fixtures. Fully integrated, state-of-the-art Miele appliances include a 36 inch five-burner gas cooktop with built in fully vented hood, 24 inch microwave/ speed oven, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, and wine cooler. The west facing master bedroom suite reveals a large walk in closet and a spacious en-suite five-fixture master bath with an elongated custom white oak vanity and integrated double sinks, a Muse by Kos deep soaking tub, a separate oversized shower and private water closet. Three additional bedrooms are generously proportioned. This wonderful home is also complete with a high capacity whirlpool washer, vented dryer, and a multi zoned heating and air conditioning system.