Twenty-six contracts were signed last week in Manhattan at $4 million and above, 7 more than the previous week. Condos crushed co-ops, 21-2, with 3 townhouses in the mix.

The No. 1 contract was the 6th floor at 140 Jane Street, asking $40,500,000. The condo has 7,884 square feet including 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, plus a conservatory--a room with a stone floor and sliding glass doors. A 45-foot living room and a 17-foot dining room with almost 10-foot ceilings faces the Hudson River. A gym with a sauna and a lounge open onto a 181-square-foot balcony. The primary suite has an office and 2 dressing rooms. This 11-story, 14-unit building was designed by BKSK architects and Leroy Street Studio. Amenities include a doorman, porte-cochere, automated parking garage, a lounge, fitness room, lap pool and hot tub. The unit was purchased by a local buyer.

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