Twenty-eight contracts were signed last week in Manhattan at $4 million and above, 7 more than the previous week, snapping a three-week decline in sales. The turnaround total is even sweeter when you consider it was realized in a Memorial Day-shortened week. Condos outsold co-ops, 20-4, and 4 townhouses were in the mix.

For the second time this year, the No. 1 slot went to a unit at 109 East 79th Street. This time it was 6W, asking $16.85 million. The condo has 4,140 square feet including 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms and features a 32-foot living room with ceiling heights of 17-6’. It is in a new 20-story, 31-unit condo designed by Steven Harris Architects; completion is expected by the fourth quarter of this year. Amenities include doormen, a regulation-size squash court that converts to a basketball court, a gym, golf simulator, game room, and a spa treatment center. Twenty-seven of the 31 units have sold with asking prices averaging $4,035/sq.ft.

The No. 2 contract was unit 1015 at 225 West 86th Street, asking $11.15 million. This prewar condo has 4,124 square feet including 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and a library. It also features a 31-foot living room and an eat-in kitchen with Molteni cabinets. The master bedroom overlooks the gardens. The building is called the Belnord, a rental turned condo with the renovation designed by Robert A.M.Stern. Amenities include a doorman, fitness center, children’s playroom, and lounge.