The former firehouse, Engine 24 at 78 Morton, was last week's priciest contract signing ( Leslie J. Garfield)
On the week of July 6-12, 2020, $314 million worth of Manhattan apartment sales were recorded by the city. Furthermore, 12 high-end contracts were signed of $4 million and above. Not only does this tie the highest total in the pandemic period, but Olshan Realty's market report notes that this total is three more than the same time period in July 2019, around the time when the mansion tax came into effect. This year's total asking price sales volume came to $101,050,000.
Perhaps as a result of buyers craving space and privacy after weeks on lockdown, the past week saw the largest number of townhouse contracts signed since just before New York went on lockdown. The top contract of the past seven days was for a converted firehouse at 78 Morton Street, asking $21.8 million.
On the condo and co-op front, the top apartment contract was for a three-bedroom apartment at Time Warner Center asking $12.995 million. The listing is distinguished by its sweeping views and grand proportions, including a 40'6" living room. Indeed, many of the top apartments to go into contract were half- or full-floor units to allow for incredible privacy.
Perhaps as a result of buyers craving space and privacy after weeks on lockdown, the past week saw the largest number of townhouse contracts signed since just before New York went on lockdown. The top contract of the past seven days was for a converted firehouse at 78 Morton Street, asking $21.8 million.
On the condo and co-op front, the top apartment contract was for a three-bedroom apartment at Time Warner Center asking $12.995 million. The listing is distinguished by its sweeping views and grand proportions, including a 40'6" living room. Indeed, many of the top apartments to go into contract were half- or full-floor units to allow for incredible privacy.
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Townhouse | 3 beds, 5 baths | 7,281 ft2
All images of 78 Morton Street via Leslie J. Garfield
From the listing:
78 Morton Street is an exquisite 25' wide single-family mansion in the heart of the West Village. This former firehouse, now with a four-car garage, has been transformed into a 7,281 square foot architectural masterpiece. This five-story home exemplifies luxury, which is showcased throughout the home's grand living spaces as well as intricate craftsmanship. The ground floor has been precisely designed to accommodate a number of uses depending on the owner's personal interests. This home must be seen in person to be truly appreciated.
78 Morton Street is an exquisite 25' wide single-family mansion in the heart of the West Village. This former firehouse, now with a four-car garage, has been transformed into a 7,281 square foot architectural masterpiece. This five-story home exemplifies luxury, which is showcased throughout the home's grand living spaces as well as intricate craftsmanship. The ground floor has been precisely designed to accommodate a number of uses depending on the owner's personal interests. This home must be seen in person to be truly appreciated.
Condo | 3 beds, 4.5 baths | 3,050 ft2
All images of Time Warner Center via The Modlin Group
From the listing:
his lavish residence combines breathtaking Central Park and Hudson River views with grand scale entertaining spaces. A sense of tranquility in the bedrooms and exceptional views from every window - make this home a perfect oasis! Enter through a grand foyer that serves as the access point to all the rooms of the apartment.
The gallery opens onto an impressive 40.6-foot living/dining room with floor to ceiling windows providing both exceptional light and stunning panoramic views of Central Park, Fifth Avenue and the city beyond! Off the gallery, a large corridor leads to the master suite. The large master suite features a corner exposure with breathtaking Central Park views.
his lavish residence combines breathtaking Central Park and Hudson River views with grand scale entertaining spaces. A sense of tranquility in the bedrooms and exceptional views from every window - make this home a perfect oasis! Enter through a grand foyer that serves as the access point to all the rooms of the apartment.
The gallery opens onto an impressive 40.6-foot living/dining room with floor to ceiling windows providing both exceptional light and stunning panoramic views of Central Park, Fifth Avenue and the city beyond! Off the gallery, a large corridor leads to the master suite. The large master suite features a corner exposure with breathtaking Central Park views.
8 Available Listings from $4.1M
Condo | 4 beds, 5 baths | 3,881 ft2
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From the listing:
With one apartment per floor, one enters from the elevator directly into the homes beautifully designed private landing encased in custom wood paneling. Walk through the marble Rosso Levanto encased solid wood door to the residence's reception foyer leading to all entertaining spaces. The grand entertaining rooms offer views onto Park Avenue through oversized windows and are appointed with beautiful Continental Oak Versailles parquet flooring, custom molding and mill work detail. The state-of-the-art chefs eat-in kitchen, designed by Smallbone of Devizes, features top-of-the-line Miele appliances, custom oak cabinetry, Dornbracht fixtures, and marble tile floors. Privately located in the bedroom wing, the gracious master bedroom suite encompasses an oversized walk-in closet and signature five-fixture master bathroom.
With one apartment per floor, one enters from the elevator directly into the homes beautifully designed private landing encased in custom wood paneling. Walk through the marble Rosso Levanto encased solid wood door to the residence's reception foyer leading to all entertaining spaces. The grand entertaining rooms offer views onto Park Avenue through oversized windows and are appointed with beautiful Continental Oak Versailles parquet flooring, custom molding and mill work detail. The state-of-the-art chefs eat-in kitchen, designed by Smallbone of Devizes, features top-of-the-line Miele appliances, custom oak cabinetry, Dornbracht fixtures, and marble tile floors. Privately located in the bedroom wing, the gracious master bedroom suite encompasses an oversized walk-in closet and signature five-fixture master bathroom.
5 Available Listings from $11.95M
Condo | 4 beds, 5 baths | 3,700 ft2
All images of The Four Seasons Private Residences via Societe LLC
From the listing:
Occupying half of the floor, this 65th floor residence captures sweeping unobstructed views from river to river including the Empire State Building and One World Trade. The master bedroom suite boasts dual bathrooms, his and hers fully built out walk-in closets and dressing area. Other notable details within this residence include a butlers pantry, fully-equipped laundry room with custom built-ins, a separate dedicated service entrance, ceiling heights that soar from 10'6" to 11' high, an advanced pre-wiring for in-home technology, white-oak Bilotta custom-designed kitchen cabinetry featuring Gaggenau appliances and polished marble counter tops, master bathrooms with marble slab floors and countertops, Kallista fittings & accessories and radiant heat flooring; ceiling hung four-pipe fan coil heating and A/C system with dedicated zones; and solid white oak floors in natural matte finish with herringbone pattern in select formal rooms.
Occupying half of the floor, this 65th floor residence captures sweeping unobstructed views from river to river including the Empire State Building and One World Trade. The master bedroom suite boasts dual bathrooms, his and hers fully built out walk-in closets and dressing area. Other notable details within this residence include a butlers pantry, fully-equipped laundry room with custom built-ins, a separate dedicated service entrance, ceiling heights that soar from 10'6" to 11' high, an advanced pre-wiring for in-home technology, white-oak Bilotta custom-designed kitchen cabinetry featuring Gaggenau appliances and polished marble counter tops, master bathrooms with marble slab floors and countertops, Kallista fittings & accessories and radiant heat flooring; ceiling hung four-pipe fan coil heating and A/C system with dedicated zones; and solid white oak floors in natural matte finish with herringbone pattern in select formal rooms.
9 Available Listings from $5.4M
Co-op | 5 beds, 4.5 baths
All images of 130 East 67th Street via Warburg Realty
From the listing:
Splendid space and dazzling light in this skylit duplex home situated on the top two floors of one of the most desirable luxury prewar residences in the heart of the Upper East Side. Enter on the tenth floor through the foyer which opens to the huge living room with wood-burning fireplace, formal dining room, library with wood-burning fireplace and a den, creating a perfect flow for entertaining in these four rooms. There is constant natural light streaming in from the east facing windows of the library and den, and from the west facing windows of the living room and dining room, which overlook the Armory, creating an inviting and sun-filled aura. The foyer also has a powder room and the original carved wooden staircase with turned and corkscrewed balustrades leading to the large upper landing. The sunny eat in kitchen and butler's pantry with its charming back staircase complete the lower level of this house-like duplex.
Splendid space and dazzling light in this skylit duplex home situated on the top two floors of one of the most desirable luxury prewar residences in the heart of the Upper East Side. Enter on the tenth floor through the foyer which opens to the huge living room with wood-burning fireplace, formal dining room, library with wood-burning fireplace and a den, creating a perfect flow for entertaining in these four rooms. There is constant natural light streaming in from the east facing windows of the library and den, and from the west facing windows of the living room and dining room, which overlook the Armory, creating an inviting and sun-filled aura. The foyer also has a powder room and the original carved wooden staircase with turned and corkscrewed balustrades leading to the large upper landing. The sunny eat in kitchen and butler's pantry with its charming back staircase complete the lower level of this house-like duplex.
2 Available Listings from $2.18M
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